Planting Late in the Year

Planting late in the year? Don't worry! Fall is one of the best times to plant and transplant many perennials, shrubs, and trees.

These plants tend to have a hardy root system that can withstand cooler temperatures and aren’t focused on providing nutrients to new growth or blooming flowers at this time of year. I’ve seen a number of people waste good money on expensive plants in the spring only to find they are dead by mid-summer due to improper care. But in most cases, if you start with a healthy plant come fall and put it into the ground, it will become well-established by spring and have a good chance at survival.

A good rule of thumb is to try and get the plants in the ground about 6 weeks before the first frost, so don’t wait too long!