Why Fall Is The BEST Time to Plant Perennials

Planting perennials in the fall is something not enough people are doing and the survival rates of plants planted in the fall are so much higher than ones planted in spring. This video will explain the benefits of fall planting and why I prefer planting in the fall over spring.
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[@1870s]

It's also the best time to plant trees and you can get them on clearance so bonus points for that!

[@MookieCards]

I love the fall as the prices are slashed 90%. We bought perennials for .50 cents that were $6!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Great tips here! In fall 2017 I hit the big box store garden clearance plants and got 27 shrubs, knock out roses and gallon sized choice perennials for $119. Every one but one of the plants lived. It was so cold when I planted them but we were getting our house ready to sell and I thought we needed some color in the spring. I was very impressed with the way these plants did and in spring they were gorgeous. I am going to hit the garden centers again soon for clearance plants for the new house. I just transplanted some hostas. Coneflowers and penstemons this weekend. Upper 40’s temps are so comfortable to work in. It beats killing myself in the heat of spring! I know its hard to spend time planting things that wont see till the spring but what a lovely surprise when spring comes AND the heavy work is done 😉

[@WilliamVallance]

I would have never thought about planting in the fall. It makes a lot of sense the way you describe the benefits.

[@Gkuljian]

I've just watched every one of your videos. I put off growing a garden for decades. I've just decided to start a real garden. I live in Mendocino, and am only a mile from the beach. So I doubt I'll be growing fruit. But I'm excited that I'm finally starting the life I've been waiting for. I'm going to be building the composters right away. Thanks for sharing what you know.

[@XoroksComment]

You could google for salt resistant fruit plants if that's the problem. Or something else?

[@ashleighscott9896]

Figs my man! i live on the coast as well... east coast... but my soil is basically just sand and has a fairly high salt level, figs do great for me. Ive got 6 trees all thrive here.

[@debbieurias5151]

I'm from Alaska and always felt fall is best for evergreens shrubs and bulbs. Always had success.

[@vmargarita]

This is such a great video, I've tried to garden for years and alway missed the spring planting and never knew when to grow specific things and never realized I could be fall planting!! Awesome video!!!

[@mamat8832]

Yes, love the Fall clearance plants. Hope to find a few more edible perennials to add to the garden.

[@speckledwings]

Yep!!!! Just got 4 blueberries and 2 raspberries for 75% off a week ago! The week before that I got a peach tree for 50% off :). Last year I did the same thing and was able to get two apple trees for 50% off. I was so worried bc I’ve never planted any fruit trees, nor have I ever planted so late (we were already at our predicted frost date in Oct). They were also pretty stressed. Then Spring rolled around and they both put on tons of leaves, one flowered, and on noticeable growth! I am now a firm believer in Fall planting!!!

[@jennifermohler1862]

So helpful! And knowing i can get a discount is amazing! Excited!

[@CustomGardenSolutions]

Great episode Luke. Counter-intuitive advice, excellent stuff. Thank you.

[@gloriaa3652]

Good info. Makes sense to take advantage of the long rainy season-free watering.

[@Cynpleful]

So helpful! And yes, you changed my mind. I'm going to give it a try.

[@cassiebland1271]

Great advise! Can't wait to try it next year!

[@mirianozell585]

Thank you for sharing this awesome tips I got some great deals on perennials and is fall 😀

[@justkort8025]

You definitely have me thinking that's for sure! We have an established lime tree in the ground and finally bought ourselves not only a lemon tree but an orange tree as well. Well, being in socal you blink and you'll miss our frost haha but I was going to wait until Feb. to get them in the ground..maybe I should get them in the ground tomorrow 😁 I do worry about our heat (summers get up to the 120's) and the longer the plants have in the ground to become more established really does make sense! Thanks for all the fun tips 👍

[@jackiehorsley9263]

Luke I totally understand what your saying I well definitely take that Into consideration

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Great educational video!

[@michelleann8854]

Omg I'm super excited now! One of the reasons I haven't planted any trees is because they are so expensive and I'm not a gardener so now knowing I can get some for a good deal and have a better chance of keeping them alive..... where's the garden center...!!!!

[@HoldtheWalnuts]

I will have to give it a try!

[@GinchyGirlCreatesAndGardens]

Thanks for the video !! I had no idea you could plant the berries in the fall. :) You are correct they are always pushing just the opposite ! I did know Trees are better planted in the fall, like fruit trees and the like. Thank you so much ! :) Have a beautiful evening.

[@ericpabon2458]

I learned alot in ONE video and it was easy to understand , THANK YOU.

[@RiverPlaid]

Always learning from you Luke 🙏

[@denisemaloneypiren3937]

I just ordered what I swear are my last seeds for next year, lol. Thank you for your awesome prices on hard to find seeds.

[@shojimorita1710]

I love your channel and migardener store! Can’t wait until the 8th!

[@npgjnrcc4707]

Shoji Morita seriously!I need seeeds!!!!lol

[@MIgardener]

Wooo! We can't wait either!!!

[@MeandYouHello]

nice video Luke, thank you for sharing

[@KristineLeach]

I have never had currants and gooseberries. But I love planting in the fall. It's just enjoyable to be outside during that time. I also live in a more desert climate however so … lol

[@jager3418]

Just threw a few currents and gooseberries in this fall. Them and raspberries are about the only thing that grows in zone 4. The only negative about fall planting is that a bunch of the local stores are out of a lot of supplies like mulch, which means a trip to the saw mill may be necessary for wood chips. I also did a trial with 3 plants with mykos and 3 without, just to see if it works. It is a pretty fun hobby to do in between the hunting and fishing that fall brings.

[@bloodflower4141]

Totally agree! I made the novice mistake of planting a Holly bush in the spring, & the poor thing got fried over our hot summer. Meanwhile I planted some arbor vitae & a mop head cypress mid September wondering if I was too late for them to get established, & they look fabulous! 😛

[@hollynelson543]

.thank you Luke.

[@birdsberriesbrews6191]

I have red, white, black currants! :) grows great in Michigan. Deer don't eat them either.

[@marshamahaney6997]

Thank you! Great Ideas 😊

[@millermdiehl]

I accidentally left some perennials in their pots all summer. I kept them alive and just got them planted. They look so good right now.

[@dollycaldwell4938]

this will be my first time doing planting in the fall.....i am keeping my fingers crossed

[@lemon1679]

Wow great info, thank you!!!

[@lindaalbano6868]

Thank you

[@usaresident8181]

I just planted tulip and crocus bulbs last week. A bit late, but the package says they can be planted Sep - Dec. Looking forward to beautiful new blooms in the spring.

[@daniellebradley2728]

I agree with you completely Luke! My fall planting success rate with trees is close to 100% whereas in spring its only fifty fifty. Th only catch is that mail order and online nurseries don’t seem to ship fruit trees other than spring time. Anyone have good experience with an online nursery that has a lot of fruit tree varieties and that sells trees in the fall?

[@PinkChucky15]

I love Fall :-)

[@TheJmcobb84]

My Lowes in Oklahoma has 90 percent off every Thursday on clearance plants before they throw them away on Friday. Not sure if that’s every Lowes but it’s good to check!

[@nancyfahey7518]

In Florida fall is the best time.

[@MIgardener]

I bet it is!

[@polkadottedpolak]

Yes, but we need to be more vigilant about water. Our rainy season in FL is late summer.

[@MookieCards]

So I just moved mid October zone 5b and potted up all my 1 year old apple and peach trees, gooseberry, blueberries blackberry, black and red raspberries and currents. Just finished planting them in our new yard so hopefully they wull do well

[@MIgardener]

I am sure they will do fine!

[@lisabuss8260]

No need to change this girl's mind but lovely to have the reinforcement.

[@vdesign111]

In Australia, our rule of thumb is to always plant our natives in the Fall/Autumn. I’ve had great success doing this

[@gillianmuspic2337]

What I love to put bulbs under the perennial plants when I plant in the fall. You get early colour from the bulbs and then the perennials grow and hide the foliage f the bulbs. So it's a 2 for 1 situation.

[@midsouthhomestead9180]

Thanks you Like for this helpful video. Rhonda

[@gillianmuspic2337]

Could you do an episode on keeping plants in the pot for a year or 2 and having it survive the winter outside in a pot

[@crystalwelch2471]

Love your channel and what are some good types of fruit and berries to plant in fall.

[@scionofliberty1159]

I miss the old into music. Thanks for the tips

[@acebuggers2744]

I am needing to replace an apple tree that died this summer; I have been trying to figure out if it is okay to get a new one planted now...looks like I have my answer. Thank you.

[@kimpham1912]

Hey Luke, what is the song that you use for your intro? I'm in love with it. :D

[@heavenboundhomestead126]

I want to plant everything I can plant right now. I am planting three different Gardens because of the solar minimum I don't know what next year is going to bring. So I'm planting for zone 5, 6, and a garden for pain. I have very very little money. So right now what things are on sale I want to try to get what I can. So I have a question for you.! Just what can be put into the ground now. I did get some bulbs because I want some flowers. But what exactly can be planted now.??

[@annestudley8235]

You talked about the danger of a late frost killing a transplant in spring, but what about the frost that is surely to come soon and continue after planting in fall? How can they get used to their surroundings if the ground is frozen?

[@SuperStrangefruit]

i need to know when to pull plants out. i planted a German Queen Tomatoe back in Early Aug, southern California, plant that never grew but isnt dead..

[@aaatoycollection]

When is a good time for green buttonwood cuttings? Thanks

[@dennisshields7246]

getting ready to get peach trees in zone 9a Florida

[@rudy52350]

I still have some perennials in pots . I live about 3 miles from Michigan so it's cold and we have snow on the grown . Should I plant them now or wait ? My pots are about 2 ft by 2 ft .

[@grapefruitpineapple7667]

Any specific advice for fall planting raspberries and strawberries in zone 3

[@NS-pf2zc]

Do you think it's too late to do blueberry cuttings to plant? (I'm in zone 7. Virginia)

[@carriehernandez9946]

Would a rose bush due well for fall planting??

[@TheMoonkelly]

I am in zone 7B. Is this the same case for butterfly bushes? I planted one in mid August and it did not make it. I have a one time replacement warranty on it. In SC, early fall is funky. We could have one week of mild fall/mild early spring weather for a few days and then summer conditions for one to three days. Yo yo weather. When do you advise replacing my butterfly bush?

[@JudicialMermaid]

Hey MIGardener! Is it better to plant smaller plants (perennial/shrub) in the fall? Or should we look for the larger gallon+ sized plants? I just wonder if size plays a role on their success of getting rooted before winter. Thanks! ❤🌱

[@lukebaker7389]

My brother has some larger raspberry plants that he wants to get rid of. Would Fall be a good time to transplant them from his yard to mine? I live in Minneapolis, MN.

[@MIgardener]

Absolutely!

[@lukebaker7389]

@@MIgardener - UGH it just snowed last night. I don't know about transplanting any more.

[@probong2053]

If i cut a branch off of my pear tree can i put it in a cup of water and expect it to root?

[@debrazawacki923]

Should I cut the black berries down to the ground this fall in Michigan?

[@gemarkus7295]

How about splitting hostas? Better in the Fall?

[@shayla5829]

Hi, I'm going to be buying garlic from you on the 8th I was wondering for me in Pennsylvania, zone 7 I think, would I still be able to plant the garlic I receive this year? Also can't want to get a grab bag!!

[@shayla5829]

Really I'll take an answer from anyone at this point🙁🙁🙁

[@sharmieR]

what about roses and other flowering perennials? I see these on clearance but I'm not sure if they will survive through the winter in the ground.

[@MookieCards]

Yes they do

[@gardenlady58]

i have always had better luck planting them in the fall. I put a light mulch sometimes but they do fine in my zone 7B without it.

[@gillianmuspic2337]

Yeah, they spend the winter making roots so in spring they have a firm foothold and excellent ability to feed from deeper in the soil

[@birdsberriesbrews6191]

Even with below freezing temps coming here in SE Michigan this weekend?

[@MIgardener]

yep! Get them in as long as you can dig a hole.

[@samueldsouza8797]

Can you please do a growing guide on blueberrys

[@MIgardener]

We have one :)

[@ginoy007]

How about planting raspberries?

[@AprilLee021967]

I planted some echinacea late one summer and it didn't come up til the spring, lol. I thought they were dead.

[@Screamingpinesfarm]

Have you consider the so call solarminimum Talked about on Deep South Homestead and how that will affect your planting and growing methods. Or do you not think solarminimum is real?

[@628DirtRooster]

Wish we had a frost layer. Might kill some hive beetles.

[@MIgardener]

It does knock down a ton. We only have 1-2. The only problem is it gets too cold and we lose hives too.

[@debrazawacki923]

Do I cut and replant the blackraspberry plants in the fall?

[@MIgardener]

yes! 2-3 feet above the ground.

[@nancydrew6010]

what about asparagus? can that be planted in the fall?

[@MIgardener]

yes, once it is dormant.

[@VT-ix5oh]

Bro how do you keep your shoes and pants so clean working in the garden

[@alecberrodin1279]

I got my apple tree for $5 at meijer!

[@georgecarlin2656]

Why I like planting in the Spring: - If the plant is wounded it can start growing leaves, photosynthesize and heal itself soon enough, while in the Fall it only has energy for surviving the winter and won't heal until next year. - I will know that a plant takes off and survives in 1-2 months since transplanting, whereas if I plant in the Fall I'll know in 4-5 months. - Spring planting gives hard winds less time to tilt your tree because the roots start growing right after you planted it, unlike a Fall transplant that has to wait till Spring. And please learn what rhizosphere means, it's not what migardener says.

[@marjoriewood6359]

Yes, I totally agree. It took me a long time to find a nursery who had a pomegranat tree that I was able to plant in the fall. But it worked, it has been here now for nearly 15 years. Half the plant was taken out with a storm this year but am still hopeful that it will recover with the new shoots. Fall is the best with any fruit trees. Took me a lot of years to figure out the store's sales pitches but have Now got it. Thanks for informing everyone!

[@lovesdiy5660]

Had bad results.

[@vagardener1229]

Bought grapes but to plant them!!