Planting and Care of Hardy Garden Mums and Fall Blooming Asters Is Simple!When planting, it is important to dig the hole large enough so the entire root ball is about 1” below ground level. After filling in around your new plant with soil, apply mulch on top such as Back to Nature Cotton Burr Compost. Keep plants well watered until early winter. Traditional fertilizer is not recommended for fall planting; however Fertilome Root Stimulator will help plants become more established before winter.
In April when new growth starts apply Fertilome Gardeners Special. After plants have grown to 8-10” tall, cut them back to 4-6”. By July 10th the plants should be no taller than 12”. Some varieties may need a second shearing at this time to shorten them to 12”. Do not trim after July 15th. A second application of Fertilome Gardeners Special should be made in mid July to maximize the flowers for fall.
Welcome the changing season with colorful fall plants ... all perfect for outdoor pots and landscape beds.
In April when new growth starts apply Fertilome Gardeners Special. After plants have grown to 8-10” tall, cut them back to 4-6”. By July 10th the plants should be no taller than 12”. Some varieties may need a second shearing at this time to shorten them to 12”. Do not trim after July 15th. A second application of Fertilome Gardeners Special should be made in mid July to maximize the flowers for fall.
Welcome the changing season with colorful fall plants ... all perfect for outdoor pots and landscape beds.
- Hardy Mums
- Perennial Asters
- Flowering Kale
- Ornamental Millet
- Flowering Cabbage
- Perennial Grasses
- Blooming Rudbeckia
- Hardy Ferns
- Evergreen English Ivy
- Red leafed Nandina
- Junipers
- Evergreen Hollies
- 'Winter Wonder' Pansies
Of course pansies are THE favorite for fall planting! Amazingly cold hardy, pansies are absolute 'winter wonders'! From greenhouse to garden ... pansies continue to bloom well into frigid winter weather. After a short time-out during the worst of winter, cheerful blooms will again cover the plant. Frost warnings may stall new plantings next spring ... but your fall planted pansies will welcome spring with exuberant growth and masses of color!
