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[P439]Plant In The Fall

by Jeff Dahlberg, Jef

People tend to think of spring as the season for planting flower seeds, but fall actually makes for a good season to plant flower seeds too. As the fall brings along cold weather, planting becomes a much easier task compared to working in the hot sun of the late spring and summer. It is also a good season for various types of flower seeds to grow their roots just in time for the spring growing season. Certain types of perennial flower seeds do really well when planted in the fall as they get the advantage of adjusting to the weather beforehand. Most of these perennial varieties do not grow soon after they are planted in the fall, but roots are established during this time until the weather is suitable for above ground growth.

Contrary to the common understanding, some annual flower seeds can also be planted in the fall. These hardy annuals, capable of enduring cold weathers, are usually planted as seeds in the fall and start to grow when spring comes. As planting the seeds in the fall gives an early start for the flower seeds to grow, the plants will grow faster compared to those planted in spring, as they already have root systems intact. Gardeners are usually keen on having their flowering plants to flower as soon as possible, and are willing to pay more to get this result. They can also still achieve this result by using cheap seeds to plant with during the fall, as an alternative to buying seedlings to transplant.

Planting flower seed in the fall is really not as strange as it sounds. The natural cycle of flower seeds actually begins in the fall- not the spring. The flowers that begin to fade in the fall drop their seeds in autumn, allowing the seeds time to find receptive ground before the spring rains come. Gardeners can take advantage of this natural cycle by planting when the ground is the most receptive to new seeds. This may be before or after the first frost, depending on local climate. In very cold area, the best time to plant may be after at least one frost. In areas that do not freeze, hardy wildflower seeds can be planted during any month of the fall or winter.

Planting annual, perennial or wildflower seeds in the winter will call for extra care as the ground is more dry and cold during the fall, making it necessary for the ground to be watered in order for it to be receptive to the fresh flower seeds. To make the ground more fertile, potting soil or other organic matter can be used. Until the ground has frozen, the seeds will require a lot of water and organic matters, and watering will need to be done regularly until the earth freezes. Seeds planted in the areas that freezes will require some protection in order to stop the new roots from being frozen and thawed repetitively during the winter. To keep the temperature at a constant level for the new flower seeds, mulch can be applied to the soil.

Knowing when to plant them and where is very helpful. It also depends upon what results you would expect from tulip planting. Usually those who plant tulips like to arrange them in groups by bloom time and/or flower height.

There are literally hundreds of combinations of tulip colors and varieties that you can grow on your property, whether in a field, a garden, as a border or in a container.

Creating a cheerful yellow tulip garden involves knowing that there are quite a few options of yellow flowers to choose from. This will help you create the brightest looking yellow flower garden that glows as if it were the sun.

You have quite a few options to choose from when creating a yellow tulip garden. You can use this opportunity to your advantage. One of the brightest yellow tulips is the single-flower blooming flower called the Golden Parade tulip. This jumbo sized perennial flower blossom has a hint of goldenrod in it and has a tall sturdy stem. This flower's blooming peak is in the middle of the spring and grows up to 26 inches tall.

You could plant a variety of other yellow tulips such as the double blossoming Sunrise tulip and the single blossoming Big Smile tulip. These both bloom in late spring and the Big Smile tulip is one of the brightest yellow tulips that could be perfect for introducing the beginning of the summer season. The Big Smile tulip stands up to 26 inches tall. The True and Fair tulip is shorter, at only up to 16 inches tall. However, since the color and texture of these flowers would go well together.

Depending upon what kind of result you expect when planting, you may want to make sure that all the tulips that you plant together bloom at the same time. It is also recommended that you pick tulips to plant together of the same height.

Consider how a garden may look when different tulip shades and varieties are planted next to each other. Depending on the timing, one variety may blossom in early Spring (mid-March) while another may bloom in late Spring (mid-May.) The density of flowers in your garden depends on the number of tulip bulbs you plant. This relies on the size of the bulb and the blooming season. A tall tulip that grows 28" to 36" high may need to have bulbs planted six to nine inches apart, while a tulip plant that grows 18" to 24" high may need to have bulbs planted only three to six inches apart.

If you know what you want your garden to look like in the Spring, start by designing it in the Fall. Know what bulbs to buy, how far apart to plant them and how to get them started so that the plants will be vibrant and hardy in the spring.

It is not recommended that you try to just plant any two tulips together. For example, you would not want to plant a bright pink tulip with a light yellow tulip. These colors have a tendency to clash and you would not want a yellow tulip garden that clashes. Yellow and red tulips or yellow and orange tulips make an excellent combination.

Of course, you can arrange and design a tulip garden by single or multiple colors. Yellow tulips are available in fringed tulips, parrot tulips, single tulips, and double tulips.

The options are endless in designing your own tulip flower garden for your home. The time to make your plans is now, to fill your home garden with a bright, cheerful yellow tulip garden.

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