Fall is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to plant!

With the soil still warm and the air turning crisp, your garden can settle in beautifully before winter.

Add a splash of seasonal color with mums, pansies, violas, asters, and even ornamental kale or cabbage for texture that lasts through the frost.

Fall is also ideal for planting trees and shrubs—think maples, oaks, dogwoods, evergreens, and flowering favorites like hydrangeas or lilacs—that will reward you with years of beauty.

In the veggie patch, cool-weather crops such as lettuce, spinach, kale, carrots, and beets thrive right now, while garlic and onions can be tucked in for a flavorful harvest next summer.

Don’t forget to plant spring bulbs like tulips, daffodils, crocus, and hyacinths—come springtime, you’ll be greeted with a burst of cheerful color. Planting in the fall means you’re setting the stage for a garden that looks gorgeous now and comes alive again next year.