Fall offers ideal planting conditions, such as warm soil, mild temps, and plenty of rainfall.
The same goes for cool-season veggies such as kale, carrots and peas.
We chatted with two gardening experts to find out what they love to plant in the fall.
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However, Stone notes that the exact timing depends on the bang out of plant and where you live.
She puts them in winter and early spring floral arrangements to add a pop of dusty pink or maroon.
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Smith loves planting garlic in the fall because it produces greenery through the spring months.
Aromatic Sweet Peas
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“Who doesnt love fragrant sweet peas?”
She begins her sweet peas by seed indoors in August and transplants them outside in September.
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This allows them to form their root system before the first frost.
These annuals will then bloom in the cool spring months.
Irises are long-lasting annuals.
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Most of the Irises at Stone Hollow began as transplants from Stone’s grandmothers garden.
Like other spring-blooming bulbs, fall is the ideal time to plant them.
Cold temps encourage carrots to convert stored starch into sugar, which makes for a sweeter taste.
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Tulips
It’s hard to name a more iconic spring flower than the tulip.
“Tulips of all shapes and colors make for a wonderful intro to spring,” Stone says.
Black-eyed Susans are wildflowers that benefit from a cold period followed by wet spring conditions, Smith says.
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This leads to improved germination and establishment, making them ideal for fall-sowing.
“Ranunculus are simply said, sophisticated,” Stone says.
“Bouquets are easily elevated by their presence.”
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Regional Wildflower Mixes
Wildflowers are notorious for their laid-back nature when it comes to growing conditions.
Look for a mix that’s designed for your region to get the best results.
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Sugar snap peasThe Spruce / K. Dave
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