Look for cold-weather favorites like hardy mums, but be sure to seek out fiery ornamental peppers, ruffled flowering cabbages and kale, vibrant and fuzzy celosia, and classically reliable pansies and violas, as well.
Daffodils, Tulips, Hyacinths, and Alliums are all examples of spring flowers that need to be planted in the fall, in order, for them to bloom the following spring. From late September to early December fall bulbs can be planted.
Plants like chrysanthemums, nasturtiums and asters are wonderful choices for seasonal planting arrangements. While perennials that will survive the winter are great choices, autumn is also a great time to explore new ideas will short-season annuals too.
Violas and Pansies
These hardy little flowers not only have gorgeous blooms but can survive almost anything winter has to dish out. Violas and pansies grow best in partial shade but need a minimum of four hours of sunlight a day.
Mid- to late-August is often an excellent time to plant fall flowers, as long as the weather isn't still so hot that the plants will suffer heat stress. But don't wait too late to plant, or you'll have a very short window to enjoy your flowers. Check the growing requirements for each plant.
Although each plant's needs may vary and some will be more winter-hardy than others, in general about a month before the last fall frost is sufficient in giving the plant enough time to establish itself and take root.
Look for cold-weather favorites like hardy mums, but be sure to seek out fiery ornamental peppers, ruffled flowering cabbages and kale, vibrant and fuzzy celosia, and classically reliable pansies and violas, as well.
Anytime the ground is workable, meaning not frozen and the temperature is above freezing, you can install most perennials, shrubs and trees.
GOLDENROD
The blooms are at their best through most of October. A large field of goldenrod is beautiful, but add companion flowers, such as asters, and you have a real treat to behold.
Late summer or early fall is an excellent time to plant mums, one of the symbolic flowers of the season. Practically any time in September that strikes your fancy is a good bet, so long as it's at least six weeks before the year's first frost.
Gardening in the fall provides a longer period with more 'good' days, as compared to the often tumultuous spring season. Plus, if you plant in fall you'll end up ahead of the game and won't have to rush to get everything done after winter. In fact, a good strategy is to plant perennials when you plant your fall bulbs.
Purple Coneflower
Purple coneflowers are one of Ohio's most popular and recognizable native plants. They are an important food source for butterflies and other pollinators that feed on the plant's nectar.
It's time for planting fall color, such as mums and asters, as well as sprucing up planter boxes. You also may be surprised to learn that it's the best time of year to plant perennials and shrubs (trees, too!) while plants still have an opportunity to establish their root systems before the ground freezes.
For this Blooming Period, we're highlighting some late summer/fall favorites: callas; China asters; lisianthus; perennial sunflowers; and zinnias.
The ideal time for planting flowers in Ohio is from late May to mid-October. So, if you're ready to add a splash of color to your landscaping and a sweet aroma to the air, we're about to enter the proverbial calendar year sweet spot for planting flowers in the Buckeye State.
When to Plant Pansies & Violas – In Ohio, early spring and late fall are both ideal times to plant viola and pansy flowers.
Flowers that come back up from their roots every year in the springtime are called “perennial” flowers. Some of the best perennial flowers to grow in a garden are peonies, daylilies, coneflowers, and hollyhocks.
Fall and winter gardens produce some of our favorite fruits and vegetables: kale, cauliflower, peas, carrots, lettuce, beets, onions, and broccoli, just to name a few! To boot, these plants tend to be some of the easiest to grow, making fall and winter gardens excellent for the beginning gardener.
Grow an Edible Garden With Fall Vegetables
For a cool-weather vegetable harvest, plant lettuce, collards, carrots, Brussel sprouts, spinach, broccoli, radish, and more. The general rule of thumb is to plant fall vegetables from seed 90 days before the first frost.
For starters, spring-blooming bulbs should be planted in fall. Trust us: You'll be glad you planned ahead when you see them pop up after a long, dark winter! Get them in the ground any time before the ground freezes, which is from October to mid-December, depending on where you live.
Mid-August to mid-October is an ideal time of year to plant new trees, though, that time frame can be stretched into November and December. To be 100% sure, measure soil temperature early in the morning for a few, consecutive days. If your soil is consistently 50° F or higher, you're good to plant.
"Fall is an excellent time to plant almost any perennial, with the exception of many ornamental grasses, which are better planted in spring," says Erin Schanen, Troy-Bilt's gardening partner, a master gardener volunteer and creator of The Impatient Gardener blog and YouTube channel.