Planting in Georgia: Fall Edition

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