Fall Garden Tips & Guides

Planting Trees in San Antonio: Essential Things to Know

Planting Trees in San Antonio: Essential Things to Know

If trees are something you are thinking about planting in your landscape for the new year, don’t delay. While fall is the best time to plant, winter and early spring (really early spring) are runners up. Although the cold weather will shut down the growth of the tops...

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The Importance of Fallen Leaves: Golden Garden Gifts!

The Importance of Fallen Leaves: Golden Garden Gifts!

All too often, when the season changes and leaves begin to fall, it’s the sound of groans that are heard from homeowners thinking about daily raking, or carrying around a heavy leaf blower on a weekly basis. We think the sound we hear should be squeals of joy.  ...

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4 Problem Solvers in the Fall Garden

4 Problem Solvers in the Fall Garden

With every new gardening season comes a fresh a crop of problems. Today we are highlighting four problems that you are more likely to encounter during the fall garden season. Oh, and we'll offer solutions too.Problems and Solutions for Fall Gardens and Landscapes ...

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Why You Should Plant in Fall in San Antonio, Texas.

Why You Should Plant in Fall in San Antonio, Texas.

There is no doubt that spring can make us ga-ga over gardening. The first warm weather that hits has most of us running to the nursery to load up with blooms to color our world. But do you know that fall is the BEST time to plant for health and longevity of your...

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Roses Gear Up for Fall Blooms: September Care

Roses Gear Up for Fall Blooms: September Care

With the promise of cooler temperatures in fall, many of our roses are ready to offer another flush of blooms. Let’s take a look at a few things you can do to help them make a vibrant statement in your landscape. In order to really push out some blooms, your roses...

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Fruit and Pecans in September in San Antonio

Fruit and Pecans in September in San Antonio

Thank you for joining us for the latest Happy Gardener. Today we’re bringing you a couple of things to keep in mind when it comes to fruit and pecan trees the month of September. Hopefully you have been keeping these trees well-watered through the brutal summer; extra...

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Planting Calendar by Month

The planting dates on this calendar range from the earliest (in the spring, you might need to protect from late frosts) to the latest (in the fall, you might need to protect from early frosts). You will probably get the best results by planting in the middle of the range. And remember to keep an eye on the weather forecast!

Planting Calendar by Month

The planting dates on this calendar range from the earliest (in the spring, you might need to protect from late frosts) to the latest (in the fall, you might need to protect from early frosts). You will probably get the best results by planting in the middle of the range. And remember to keep an eye on the weather forecast!

Things to plant starting in Jan.:
  • Peas, shelling, sugar snap & snow: Jan. 1–Feb. 15 
  • Cauliflower transplants: Jan. 1–Mar. 15 
  • Broccoli transplants: Jan. 15–Mar. 15 
  • Cabbage transplants – Jan. 15–Mar. 15
  • Collards – Jan. 15–Mar. 25
  • Turnip – Jan. 15–May 1 
  • Radish: Jan. 20–May 1 
Things to plant starting in Feb.:
  • Beets: Feb. 1–Apr. 20 
  • Carrots – Feb. 1–Mar. 1 
  • Kale – Feb. 1–Apr. 1
  • Kohlrabi – Feb. 1–Apr. 1
  • Leeks – Feb. 1–May 1
  • Leaf lettuce – Feb. 1–Apr. 1
  • Mustard – Feb. 1–Apr. 1
  • Potato, Irish – Feb. 1–Mar. 15 
  • Swiss chard – Feb. 1–Apr. 15
  • Chinese cabbage – Feb. 1–Mar. 15 
  • Tomato transplants – Feb. 15–Apr. 1
  • Corn: Feb. 25–June 15 
Things to plant starting in Mar.:
  • Cucumber: Mar. 1–Apr. 15
  • Pepper transplants: Mar. 1–May 1
  • Squash, winter and summer: Mar. 1–May 15
  • Watermelon – Mar. 1–May 1
  • Beans, bush: Mar. 5–May 5
  • Beans, lima: Mar. 5–Apr. 20
  • Beans, pole or pinto: Mar. 15–May 1
  • Cantaloupe: Mar. 15–May 1
  • Eggplant transplants: Mar. 15–May 10
  • Southern Peas: Mar. 20–Jul. 10
  • Sweet Potato, slips: Mar. 20–May 31
Things to plant starting in Apr.:
  • Okra: Apr. 1–Jul. 1
Things to plant starting in Jul.:
  • Cantaloupe: Jul. 1–Aug. 15
  • Eggplant transplants: Jul. 1–Sept. 1
  • Okra: Jul. 1–Aug. 15
  • Watermelon: Jul. 1–Jul. 31         
  • Southern Peas: Jul. 10–Sept. 1
  • Squash, winter: Jul. 10–Aug. 15
  • Pepper transplants: Jul. 15–Sept. 1
  • Tomato transplants: Jul. 15–Sept. 1
  • Rutabaga: Jul. 15–Dec. 15
  • Beans, lima: Jul. 25–Aug. 20
 Things to plant starting in Aug.:
  • Beans, bush or pole – Aug. 1–Sept. 5
  • Cabbage transplants: Aug. 1–Dec. 1
  • Cucumber: Aug. 1–Sept. 15
  • Garlic: Aug. 1–Sept. 30
  • Squash, summer: Aug. 1–Sept. 10
  • Corn: Aug. 13–Aug. 23rd
  • Kale: Aug. 15–Dec. 15
  • Kohlrabi – Aug. 15–Dec. 15
  • Radish – Aug. 15–Dec. 15
  • Swiss chard – Aug. 15–Dec. 15
  • Turnip – Aug. 15–Dec. 15
  • Potato, Irish: Aug. 20–Sept. 10
  • Broccoli transplants: Aug. 20–Dec. 1
  • Brussels sprouts – Aug. 20–Dec. 1
  • Chinese cabbage – Aug. 20–Dec. 15
  • Carrots – Aug. 20–Dec. 1
  • Cauliflower transplants – Aug. 20–Dec. 1
  • Collards – Aug. 20–Dec. 1
  • Leaf lettuce – Aug. 20–Dec. 15
  • Mustard – Aug. 20–Dec. 15
Things to plant starting in Sept.:
  • Beets: Sept. 1–Nov. 15
  • Celery transplants: Sept. 1–Dec. 15
  • Head lettuce – Sept. 1–Dec. 15
  • Spinach: Sept. 1–Mar. 1
  • Strawberries transplants: Sept. 1–Oct. 15
Things to plant starting in Oct.:
  • Onion seed: Oct. 1–31
Things to plant Starting in Nov.:
  • Asparagus crowns: Nov. 15–Mar. 15
  • Artichoke transplants – Nov. 15–Mar. 15
  • Onion transplants: Nov. 15–Mar. 1st

Garden By Season

Garden By Season