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Five Reasons You Should Plant Your Trees, Shrubs, and Vines in the Fall

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Usually, we gardeners, see fall as a time of slowing down and not really thinking about planting anything else for the season. But, as many of us have learned, fall can be the ideal time to plant trees and shrubs!

Five Reasons You Should Plant Your Trees, Shrubs, and Vines in the Fall

 

Reason #5 - Fall planting is usually done in September and October. Long after the air temperatures begin to drop, the soil remains warm which stimulates root growth. The more roots a newly planted tree or shrub can put out in fall, the better equipped it is to endure the winter and be off to a great start in the spring.

Reason #4 - With cool fall weather and shorter day length, the upper growth of a tree/shrub slows as well. A newly planted tree/shrub experiences less stress as it is now free to concentrate on growing new roots instead of both upper and lower growth.

Reason #3 - Less water is needed after planting in the fall.  Natural rains occur and without the leaves pulling up water from the root system, a tree/shrub will use less water after planting.

Reason #2 - This is the perfect time to see the fall colour of your tree or shrub!

Reason #1 - Since Retailers don't want to over-winter the products, you can also take advantage of amazing fall sales! Save up to 75% off remaining stock at Floral Acres and other local nurseries!

Planting Tips

Pruning: Fall planted trees/shrubs should not be pruned at time of planting.  Pruning in fall stimulates new growth which is something you don’t want going into winter dormancy. Take this time to research the pruning requirements of your plant during subsequent seasons.

Fertilizing: We do not recommend fertilizing your newly planted tree/shrub.  You can, however, use a rooting hormone in the backfill soil or water to further encourage root growth.  

Planting Suggestions

Trees and shrubs which provide 4 season interest to consider when planting in fall:

Trees: Amur Cherry, Mountain Ashes and Ornamental Crabs

Shrubs:  Red – Leaved Rose, Saskatoons, Arctic Fire Dogwood, Red Osier Dogwood and Diablo Ninebark.


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