Planting vegetable seeds now means getting a jump on your spring garden. Check guides for your planting region when you consider seeds for fall planting. Try spinach, lettuce, kale, carrots, beets, radishes, peas, cabbage, cauliflower, and turnips. Many flowers will do well following a period of cold stratification, too. In most zones, this includes sunflowers, poppies, coneflowers, foxgloves, snapdragons, pansies, hollyhocks, and many others. When it comes to bulbs, look online and at your local nurseries. In most areas, you’ll find options such as daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, crocus, and allium. If you haven’t planted bulbs before, read the package for planting directions. Create a hole two or three times as deep as the height of the bulb. For example, a four-inch bulb will typically be planted eight to twelve inches deep. Be sure to face the pointed end up and add a bit of bone meal or bulb food to the hole before covering it up with nutrient-rich soil. Space your bulbs as per the directions. Tip : You can stack bulbs in a compact space to increase blooms. Start with the largest on the bottom, such as daffodils. Add a few inches of dirt to get to the planting depth for the next type of bulb. Tulips work well here. Then repeat the process, planting grape hyacinth, crocus, or other smaller bulbs. Many perennials, trees, and shrubs can also be planted in the fall. Plant while the soil is still warm and water them frequently so they are well- established before winter frost sets in. Many perennials, trees, and shrubs can also be planted in the fall. Plant while the soil is still warm and water them frequently so they are well-established before winter frost sets in. While you’re at it, consider mixing in pollinator- friendly options such as echinacea, rudbeckia, or lavender. This will not only bring blooms, but also the bonus of attracting bees and butterflies next season.
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