by KYW's Phran Novelli
Procrastination doesn’t always pay off, but if you never got around to planting trees and shrubs this summer, be glad you waited, because autumn is the best time for it. By doing it now, your plants can spend the fall putting down roots, giving them nine months or more to get established before the heat of summer hits. Since most plants are headed into winter dormancy, they also have fewer needs and are less likely to suffer transplant shock.
Need another reason? You’ll find great prices right now. So snap up the bargains. Shop at nurseries you trust and double-check the tags to make sure you’re getting the cultivars you want, since you likely won’t see flowers or even leaves to help you identify your plants. Then get them in the ground right away so they can soak up the rains of autumn and put down deep roots that will help them flourish next year and for years to come.
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