In spring, we look forward to getting back outside and start making our gardens beautiful and sprucing them up. After a long winter, the weather finally gets nice again and you can enjoy your garden, but first, there's a lot to do in the garden.
Did you know you can also work ahead in autumn?
It's not as well-known these days, but autumn is actually the best time to start preparing your garden for spring. Not only can bulbs be planted in autumn, but also hardy garden plants, such as perennials, can be planted directly with your bulbs.
Why is autumn the best time to plant perennials?
In autumn, the soil is still warm from summer, and perennials are in their dormant phase; the flowers and leaves have died back, and all energy has returned to the rootstocks. When you plant these energy-packed plants in warm soil and can take advantage of the free rain of autumn, your garden plant will get the perfect start for spring.
So, does it not matter when I plant my perennials?
In principle, you can plant perennials in your garden all year round. When it freezes and the ground is frozen, it is not advisable to put your perennials in the ground. Additionally, in July and August, it is often too hot and dry to plant perennials. If you do this anyway, you must ensure they receive sufficient water.
Are garden plants still available in autumn?
In autumn, there are certainly plenty of garden plants available. It's no coincidence that we hold shipping weeks in autumn to provide you with beautiful garden plants for spring. Often in autumn, you can also find spent perennials in the bargain corner at garden centers. There is usually nothing wrong with these plants, and in spring, it's always a pleasant surprise when they emerge.
