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Forever the industry has used this slogan because it is true. Whether you are putting in a new lawn or planting new plants, this is absolutely the best time to do it. The cooler weather is much easier for developing new grass. Most people in the area prefer fescue lawns. The root system of this plant has difficulty in hot dry weather. New roots require cooler nights and days to develop a deep root system so that they may withstand the heat of the summer months. When we try to plant fescue in the spring, we are more likely to lose much of it in the heat of the summer.
The same is true for trees and shrubs. The stress they go through in the fall is nothing compared to the summer. Even plants planted in the spring tend to suffer in the summer if not maintained properly. They need a lot more water. Plants planted in the fall develop a deeper root system, the same as grasses, and therefore do much better adapting to the heat of the following summer.
Groundcovers such as Vinca, Ivy, Pachysandra and others do well if planted in the early fall and have time to establish some new roots before freezing weather sets in. If these plants are planted to late, they may get “pushed” right out of the ground during freezing and thawing periods.
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