Many people feel the approach of fall as the end of summer and the growing season as one. We have great news! Your growing season can be pushed a little longer if you know what to plant, when to plant it, and you are flexible.
Not only does this benefit you in an increased fall harvest, it can also help you keep a more beautiful lawn for curb appeal and aesthetic purposes. So, if you aren’t one of the people ready to break out the pumpkins and start carving already, check out the tips and tricks for a longer growing season we put together for you!
Keep An Eye On The Weather
While fall can be an excellent time to get some extra bounty out of your garden and increase your fall harvest, you do have to keep an eye on the weather. Knowing those dates of typical first freezes and other troublesome weather to plants helps you to plant well enough in advance to get a harvest before plants start dying off. You don’t want to plant too close to those freezing days and lose all your hard work!
Know What To Plant
Plants are fun in that you can usually find things that like different types of weather. Some really enjoy that spring weather and wane during the hot summer months. Some thrive under that July sun, and others like to be planted towards the end of summer and grow well with the approaching fall and winter months. Seed packets that talk about a seed-to-table growing season of about 40 days or even less than that are great choices for last minute fall produce. Some great ideas for this are spinach, beets, radishes, mustard, and some Asian greens.
Don’t Forget The Color And Curb Appeal
Your summer blossoms are probably gone, or at least on their last legs, but don’t fret. There are great options to bring back some color and beauty to your lawn, garden, or entertaining areas. Chrysanthemums can be a lovely choice for fall color as they are available in a variety of them. Also referred to as ‘mums’, these pretty flowers are known for blooming a bit late. If you are interested in it, you can also consider planting these flowers in containers to place on decks or steps. There are a host of other flowers and pretty plants that bloom late or last into the fall season. Perennials can be a great choice for those that enjoy flowers that bloom again year after year.
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