Fall is just about here, and this means cooler temperatures, leaves falling from your trees, and the smell of pumpkin spice. For people who love to garden, something else to think about during the fall season is getting flowers planted, but why is fall the right time to do this? Keep reading to find out why you should plant your flowers during fall.

They Appreciate the Moderate Temperatures

If you try to plant flowers during summer, the heat stress can take quite a toll on them. This can wear certain plants down if they aren’t properly established in your soil just yet. By planting them during fall, the temperatures will be cooler, so they won’t be as stressed while you’re getting them settled into the ground.

The Weeding Process is Easier

Warmer seasons, like spring and summer, mean you’ll probably experience more weeds. In fall, however, weeds don’t grow as quickly. This means you’ll have an easier time maintaining your garden beds and making sure that the nutrients from your soil are received by your flowers.

You Won’t Have to Deal With as Many Bugs

Flowers don’t like to deal with bugs, but these bugs can be prevalent through the spring and summer seasons. Once fall begins, however, you won’t see as many of these bugs. This way, you won’t need to use bug spray whenever you’re fertilizing or trimming your plants. There also won’t be as many bugs to bother you while you’re getting flowers planted in your soil.

Digging Becomes Easier

Another benefit of fall is that the soil has been warming up throughout the summer season. This makes it easier to dig up your soil and establish new flowers in your garden. Don’t wait too long, however, because you don’t want the colder months of winter to make your soil hard and compact.

You Can Support Local Wildlife

While there are certain creatures you won’t want in your garden, like squirrels and chipmunks, there are other creatures that are more preferable, like bees, butterflies, and birds. By planting perennials and shrubs during the fall season, you can provide these creatures with necessary food that will support their species.

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