Fall planting guide

From dramatic seasonal containers to gorgeous autumn grasses, here's everything you need to plant this season

Top plants for your fall garden

Our picks for the very best bulbs, greens, trees, and more to set out now for a vibrant garden come spring

Prime time for planting
Photo by Thomas J. Story

Prime time for planting

The time is right to get growing! Tempting as it may be to buy plants in spring when they’re looking full and luscious, fall is actually ideal for getting most ornamentals and cool-season edibles into the ground. Summer’s peak heat is behind, the soil is still warm, and the next few months can bring soaking winter rains. That means immediate and deep root growth for all kinds of plants that reach their prime in spring, if not before. Here are our top picks, including some surprises—plus tips for planting them. 


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