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Planting in Georgia: Fall Edition

7/28/2020

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It’s August, and though the temperature outside might not seem like it, Fall is right around the corner! If you need proof, just check out your nearest department store; the Fall displays are up and selling quick. Some stores have even started putting out Christmas supplies!
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As we reach the end of summer, one of the biggest complaints we hear from our customers is how they meant to do some planting, but time just got away from them. It’s definitely too late to start anything new by now…right?


Wrong!

Lots of plants, trees, and vegetables actually prefer being planted in late summer or fall. So whether you’re looking to start a home garden or just want to spruce up your backyard, here’s a list of all the things you can plant in the coming months:

HERBS

Add some fresh-from-the-garden flavor to your favorite dishes
  • Garlic
  • Chives
  • Lemon Grass
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Cilantro
  • Tarragon

FRUIT

Fresh fruit is expensive and hard to find ripe—grow your own instead!
  • Watermelon
  • Tomatoes

VEGETABLES

Grow your own grocery store of greens and never have wilted spinach leaking in your fridge ever again.
  • Cucumbers
  • Zucchini Squash
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Peas
  • Carrots
  • ​Potatoes
  • ​Brussel Sprouts
  • ​Celery
  • Onions
  • Corn
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Eggplant
  • Green Beans
  • Spinach
  • Lettuce
  • ​Pumpkins
Other veggies you can plant in the fall include parsnips, kale, swiss chard, leeks, fennel, edamame, beets, radishes, turnips, rutabagas, shallots, snap peas, scallions, cabbage, and gourds

FLOWERS

Plant a gorgeous array of colors in your backyard to create your own personal oasis.
  • Cosmos
  • Hydrangea
  • Pansies
  • Black-Eyed Susans
  • Sunflowers
  • Lavender
  • Carnations
  • Dhalias
  • Hibiscus
  • Morning Glories
  • Poppies
  • Tulips
  • ​Geraniums
  • Hyacinth
  • Irises
  • Lilies
  • Roses
  • Shasta Daisies
  • Baby's Breath
  • Marigolds
  • Daffodils
  • Zinnias
Other flowers you can plant in the fall include gladiolus, nasturtium, marjoram, cannas, yarrow, asters, coneflowers, viola, astilbe, borage, closia, coreopsis, daylilies, petunias, impatiens, echinacea, salvia, tuberose, anemone, jasmine, calendula, sweet pea, phlox, sedum, delphiniums, crocuses, strawflowers, and anise hyssop.

TREES

Great for shade, swings, and bird nests, no backyard is complete without trees!
  • Honey Locust
  • Maple
  • Eastern White Pine
So there you have it! If you’re interested in growing any of the plants we mentioned, check out the links below for growing guides and extra tips!

Worried about your new flowers attracting too many bugs? Never fear! Check to see if what you want to plant is on our list of plants that attract pollinators, or maybe our list of plants that discourage pests!

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Sources:
Planting Calendar for Athens Georgia
​Planting Calendar for Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, and Fruit

Image Sources
How to Grow Garlic
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Chives
Growing and Planting Lemongrass
Growing Oregano
Basil Growing Guide
How to Grow Cilantro
Growing Tarragon in the Herb Garden
Growing Watermelons
Growing Tomatoes
How to Plant & Grow Cucumbers: Complete Guide
Growing Squash (Zucchini)
Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Broccoli
Growing Broccoli - A Complete Guide
Growing Cauliflower – How To Plant Cauliflower In The Garden
Growing Peas
How to Grow Carrots
Growing Potatoes
How to Grow Brussel Sprouts
Celery
How to Grow and Care for Onions
How to Grow Corn in Your Own Backyard
A Start to Finish Guide to Growing Sweet Potatoes
Growing Eggplant
Green Bean Plant Profile
Leafy Greens for Salads and Sautés: How to Grow Spinach
Growing Lush, Green, Crisp Lettuce
How to Grow Huge Pumpkins
Growing Cosmos
Growing and Caring for Beautiful Hydrangea Flowers
All About Pansies
Growing Glorious Black-Eyed Susans
How to Grow Sunflowers
Lavender Plant Profile
How to Grow Carnations
Growing Dhalias
How to Grow Vibrant Hibiscus
How to Grow: Morning Glories
How to Grow Poppies
Growing Tulips
Geranium Care
Growing Hyacinth and Muscari
How to Grow Bearded Iris for a Garden Full of Color
8 Tips for Growing Better Lilies
Starting A Rose Garden
Planting Shasta Daisies – The Growing And Care Of Shasta Daisy
How to Grow Baby's Breath
Growing Marigolds
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Daffodils
How to Grow Zinnias
Sunburst Honeylocust
How to Grow Maple Trees
Eastern White Pine Plant Profile
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