AUTUMN GARDENING CALENDAR

Planting-It is not too late to plant! Fall is an excellent time to install trees, shrubs and perennial plants.

-Browse Chelsea Garden Center’s broad selection of evergreen trees and shrubs, which can be planted in the fall for year-round interest. We have an impressive display at both our garden centers.

-Purchase and plant spring-blooming bulbs before the ground freezes.  Chelsea Garden Center has a full selection of both unique and classic varieties. Don’t forget a bag of Bulb Tone or Bone Meal to give the bulbs a strong start.

-For instant fall color, plant fall-flowering annuals such as mums, ornamental cabbage and kale, cyclamen, ornamental peppers, and African daisies.

Maintenance/Pruning

-Continue to water your plants! Don’t stop watering until the ground is too frozen to accept water.

-Make an appointment for Chelsea Garden Center to winterize your garden by calling 212-727-7100.

-Remove spent flowering annuals along with all weeds and debris.  Make sure to clean up your planting beds (or containers) so that they do not harbor any over-wintering insect eggs or fungus spores.

-After the first frost, dig up tender bulbs such as Elephant Ears, dahlias, and cannas. Store them in a dry, dark place over the winter months.

-Apply slow-release granular fertilizer to trees and shrubs. Espoma’s Plant Tone,  Holly Tone, and Tree Tone are excellent options.

Indoors

- Before frost, take in any houseplants that have been “vacationing” outside.
-Both of our garden centers stock a full selection of shade grown tropical plants that are acclimated for city dwellers. We receive shipments at least three times monthly. If you have a favorite plant or a particular size plant that we don’t stock, ask our plant buyer if she can source if for you (212-727-7100). We can supply you with plants that are only inches tall or up to 25’ tall.

-Both locations also offer top quality orchids. They make excellent gifts and are competitively priced. Don’t hesitate to ask about specific colors, sizes, and varieties if we don’t have what you’re looking for.