Planting a fall garden can be difficult at first if you are not sure where to begin. However, after you have a few fall garden ideas under your belt, you will find the entire process much easier. Here, you will learn some essentials for planting and maintaining a beautiful fall garden. With a little planning, you will have a beautiful garden in no time.

Planning

You should begin getting your fall garden started in mid-summer. Start your seeds, start filling in all the empty spaces in your backyard, or pull the existing spring plants out of your garden and replace them with new ones. You can find some good fall vegetable seeds online or at a local nursery. When you buy seeds, choose those that are resistant to frost, diseases, and bugs. You can also find some pests and disease-resistant seeds at most nurseries.

There are hundreds of different vegetables, herbs, and flowers that can make beautiful fall displays. Beginners can choose to plant vegetables, herbs, and fruits that can grow throughout the year.

Planting

Fall is a wonderful time to plant a herb garden. You and your family can enjoy fresh herbs while preparing meals. You will be able to enjoy the many benefits of a fall garden including the following: you will be able to save money on fresh herbs because they are less expensive during the year; you will not have to purchase garden pesticides; you will not have to worry about weeds; you will be able to enjoy the fresh air; and, it can be fun sowing and harvesting the crops.

Do not forget about planting bulbs. The fall planting of bulbs is especially beneficial because you can get twice the production of what you can get from the spring planting. Bulbs come in all shapes, sizes, and colours. If you prefer a certain colour then try planting a fall mixture of peonies, grapes, and bluebells in a border of orange, pink, and purple. Summer heat and rain do not affect the colour of these bulbs.

Choosing the Plants

Next, think about planting some vegetables and fruits that will survive the frost. If you live in a place where there is a regular freeze then you might want to avoid planting some of your hardiest annuals and perennials like tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, and peppers. Some of these plants may even become edible when they are in the fall season. If you live in a place where there are very mild winters then there are some vegetables and fruits that you can consider. One of the best plants to have in the fall or winter is the squash, but if you want to be adventurous then you can grow anything.

Many people choose to plant vegetables and fruits that have been sown in the fall garden rather than planting seeds. If you have chosen to do this then you will want to make sure that you purchase the seeds that are for the variety of plants that you are planning to grow. If you are buying the seeds be sure that they are certified seeds. Be sure that the variety that you have purchased has some foliage on it; if it does not have any foliage then it is not a good variety to start with because it will take many falls to sprout new foliage on it.

It is also very important to follow the directions on the seed packets for what kind of soil and temperature to plant your seeds in. You should make sure that you purchase the seeds from a reputable source so that you can be assured that it is a quality product. It is always better to be safe than sorry and if you are growing a vegetable or fruit that needs to have a warmer environment then go ahead and purchase seeds for those specific temperatures. Fall is a wonderful time of year to be outside and enjoy the cool crisp air.