TAHLEQUAH – The change in season has local farmers planting fall crops, and their winter soil preparation methods are based on personal experience — plus how much work they want to do. Farmers at the ...

Key Points Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials.Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best.Always research the plant and ...

There’s something magical about fall gardening—the crisp air, the earthy smell of freshly turned soil, and the anticipation of harvesting veggies just as the leaves start to turn. But here’s the ...

Ensure crops have enough time to grow by checking the "days to harvest" information on seed packets. Plant cold weather leaves in September, alliums in October, and winter hardy veggies in November.

The transition to fall happens now, though the heat will linger for a while. Days grow noticeably shorter and nights a bit cooler. I’m always sad to say goodbye to summer and dinners eaten on the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sveta / Getty Images Because the South has such a long growing season, many garden vegetables are planted twice a year.

Fall is premium planting time—but how late is too late? In most U.S. regions, the aim is to plant at least four, better six weeks before your ground freezes, which may be as late as the second half of ...

Tammy Sons is the CEO of TN Nursery and an expert plant advisor who studied horticulture. She enjoys her family, the outdoors and nature. As seasons shift, so do consumer behaviors, and for the tree ...