Fall Color For the Long Haul
October is here, and it's the perfect time to get your garden ready for both the holiday season and the upcoming spring! At Belmont Nursery, we’re all about helping you bring vibrant color to your garden, and there's no better way to do that than by planting pansies and snapdragons now.
Pansies & Snapdragons: Holiday Color with a Spring Surprise:
Planting pansies and snapdragons in October is a surefire way to enjoy bursts of color through the holidays and well into spring. These beauties thrive in cooler weather, and getting them into the ground now means they’ll settle in before the frost, giving you continuous blooms through the fall and winter.
Pansies, with their cheerful little faces, will brighten up even the foggiest of January days. Their blooms thrive in the chill, making them the perfect companion for those dreary winter months. To keep your pansies looking fresh, don’t forget to pinch off the old blooms—this little trick encourages even more flowering!
Snapdragons are another excellent choice for fall planting. With their long-lasting blooms, they’ll add striking color to your garden throughout the cooler months. And the best part? By planting them now, you guarantee a brilliant blast of color come springtime when they really put on a show!
A Fun Activity for Kids: Teach Them to Plant Snapdragons:
Gardening is a great way to bond with your kids, and snapdragons are perfect for teaching them how to plant and care for flowers. Snapdragons are easy to handle, and kids will love the colorful blooms that "snap" open when you squeeze the sides of the flower. Get them involved in planting this fall, and come spring, they’ll be delighted by the flowers they helped grow! It's a fun and educational way to introduce them to the joys of gardening.
Boost Your Blooms with Fertilizer:
For those looking to get the most out of their fall planting, fertilizing with a bloom booster can make a huge difference. Applying a bloom booster now will encourage more vibrant fall color, better blooms in the spring, and an overall stronger root system. It’s a small investment that pays off big when your garden comes alive with rich, healthy plants!
Time to Plant Bulbs: Spring Blooms Start Now:
If you’re dreaming of a garden full of spring flowers, now’s the time to plant bulbs. October is ideal for planting tulips, crocus, freesias, ranunculus, and more. These bulbs need the cooler weather to get their root systems established before winter, ensuring a dazzling display of color once spring rolls around.
But bulbs aren't just for beauty! Now is also a great time to plant onions and garlic. These bulbs will grow quietly through the cooler months, ready to be harvested when the weather warms up.
Visit Belmont Nursery for Fall Favorites:
Whether you’re looking for pansies, snapdragons, bulbs, or advice on how to get your garden holiday-ready, Belmont Nursery has everything you need. Our team is here to help you plant now for both instant holiday cheer and a glorious spring bloom.
Get your garden beds ready, and let’s plant the seeds of beauty together this October! And don't forget to make it a family activity—let's get those little hands dirty planting snapdragons for a future full of color!
