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Planting Perennials in the Fall for Spectacular Spring Blooms

Fall is the perfect time to plant perennials that will burst into life with vibrant blooms come spring. This guide will walk you through the types of perennials typically planted in the fall, tips for planting, winter care, spring maintenance, and some of the best perennials for early-season blooms. With a little effort now, you’ll be rewarded with a garden full of color next year.

Best Perennials to Plant in Fall for Next Year

Fall-planted perennials spend the cool months growing roots, not flowers. Woodie's picks for Coneflowers, Salvia, Sedum, Asters, Hellebores and grasses.

Planting Drought-Tolerant Shrubs & Perennials in Fall

Fall is the best time to plant drought-tolerant shrubs and perennials. Woodie's picks, planting steps, and watering tips for a water-wise landscape.

Heliopsis: The False Sunflower Worth Planting Again

The False Sunflower (Heliopsis) is the tough, cheerful perennial we forgot. See Woodie's favorite modern varieties and why it belongs in your summer garden.

Fasciation in Lobelia: Why Some Plants Grow Differently

Noticed a flattened or unusually wide stem on your Lobelia? It's called fasciation — a rare growth quirk that's more fascinating than harmful. Here's what to know.

Plants That Add Instant Value to Your Home

Discover the best trees, shrubs, and perennials to boost your home's curb appeal and landscape value for decades to come.

Woodie’s Guide to Mulching: The Right Way to Mulch Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials

Best Perennials for Front Yard Color

When people talk about curb appeal, they often focus on shrubs, mulch, or flowering trees. While all of those play an important role, some of the most beautiful front-yard landscapes rely on something much simpler: flowering perennials.

Planting Native Perennials for Pollinators, Children, and the Future

Plant a Mother's Day pollinator garden with native perennials kids and bees both love — agastache, echinacea, asters, and bergamot picked by Woodie himself.