I’ve also included lots of tips for you that will help during fall planting time, from when to plant and how deep the bulbs go, to which ones will grow for your planting zone. If you would like a garden that welcomes spring with a flush of color, then plant some bulbs this fall. ...
When choosing a tree, the type of tree should be based on several factors. Tennessee is primarily located in planting Zone 7. This is important info when ordering online. A local nursery would carry zone-ready plants. Will the tree thrive in the site’s soil and drainage capabilities? Does...
Native Joe Pye-weed (Eutrochiumspp.) sets a dramatic backdrop in the fall garden. If you're not looking for a 6 foot plant, there are more compact varieties like 'Little Joe' to choose from. This pollinator plant can be grown as far south as zone 9, preferably in moist soil in fu...
Depending on your location, you may still have a chance to sneak in some last-minute vegetables. Here in Virginia (zone 7), we’re still tucking in radishes, turnips, spinach, and mustards this week. We’ll soon be planting garlic, shallots, perennial onions, and bulb onions. Farther s...
In much of zone 5, the average first frost date is in mid-October, and in portions of zone 9, it is late November through mid-December. Everyone’s first frost date is unique to their particular region, but to give a general idea, you can use the following suggested planting times. ...
It’s important to determine the right time for planting. The best time to plant bulbs in northern gardens, in zone 4, for example, is when temps are below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees celsius). So the middle of October may be a good time to plant. Typically you’re aiming to ...
5. Carrots: Carrots do not like the heat. If you live in a warmer growing zone, you might not even find it worthwhile to plant carrots for the summer. However, they love cooler temperatures, and so you can plant them in August and September so that you get carrots event through the ...
Plant– One of the great things about gardening in Zone 9 is the ability to plant year round. Even though it is the middle of November you can still plant lots of things. This weekend I will be putting out more beets, turnips, collards and mustard greens. You can also plant sugar sn...
Have a fig tree in my Zone7 yard and it produces wonderfully! Would love to learn more about fig production from Lee Reich’s new book! Reply Pamela November 1, 2021 at 12:40 am Finishing the last of the bulb planting – the tulips! which I’d been putting off because of needing...
Depending on your zone, there might be different planting times and overwintering recommendations. Be sure to check each autumn plant's sun and water needs, but you likely want to start soon to ensure your plant has time to establish roots before the first frost. And, don't forget to ...