We ❤ Fall! Plus, FLASH FROZEN SALE!

Hello Friends & Fellow Gardeners!

It is finally feeling and looking like fall, thanks to the recent cooler temperatures in our area. We love this cooler weather, the fall color, and all things cozy like homemade soups, stews! We actually had a frost here at the nursery last night! With that said, we want to remind you that it is time to bring your tropicals and non-hardy plants like cacti and succulents inside to prevent any damage.

"Is it too late to plant?"

Absolutely not! We just ended our recent drought with a nice, soaking rain this week. It's the perfect time to get some new plants in the ground. Moist soil-helps trees, shrubs, and plants establish their root systems. Also, while air temperatures are cooler than the soil, new root growth is encouraged without new top growth. The result is a stronger, better developed root system for next spring when the plant begins to develop new growth. Basically, you are giving your fall planting a GREAT HEAD START.

While planting in the spring is also good, the tree or plant has two jobs taking its energy versus one.
Here is what we mean and to keep in mind if you are struggling with the fall vs. spring planting debate:

In the spring, a new plant needs to establish a root system and generate new growth on the plant or tree itself--putting out leaves and flowers during the growing system. In the fall, the plants don't need to push out new growth--they have enjoyed the time here in the nursery, becoming well established, and now can be planted at a more mature stage. Plus the biggest bonus is that they only need to work on establishing a root system. The moist fall soil and temperatures make it the perfect conditions for the plant to take root and get well established before spring.

When the ground begins to freeze on a consistent basis, we suggest waiting until spring.