Fall, when
cool (less than 100°) weather sets in and the promise of rain
is in the air. Perennials should be planted six weeks before the
average first freeze date which is November 16-30 in the DFW area.
We all know how brutal our Texas summers are on our beloved plants,
but we are blessed to have relatively mild winters. In October the
soil is still warm and the nights are cool, promoting root growth,
ideal for giving our plants a head start. With several months to
establish a big healthy root system our plants will explode with
new growth in the spring.
I know it seems strange to plant at this time of year when everything
is about to go dormant, but give it a try and I promise your garden
will reward you for your forethought, planning, and patience with
a beautiful show in the spring.
