Planting Pansies For Fall Color
Did you know that planting pansies in fall can add color to your garden into winter?
These colorful delicate looking plants with their happy looking petals are actually quite tolerant of the cold. In fact they grow best when planted in spring and fall and sheltered from harsh sun and warm weather in the summer.
If you live in an area that has a harsh winter, planting pansies in fall can give you a little bit of a lift before the snow starts flying. Of course, they won't survive until spring, but they can still provide some color and happiness even after an early frost or snow storm.
In milder climates, pansies planted in mid fall can thrive in the colder winter weather.
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If you are thinking about planting pansies for your fall garden, take care to not plant them in the heat of summer. Pansies don’t like the hot weather and won't grow well. Hold off until the days get a bit cooler and you will be rewarded with healthier more colorful plants.
When choosing pansies for planting, pick plants that are full with dark green leaves. You want ones that have lots of buds but not too many blooms and make sure the leaves are in good shape. Buy from a reputable nursery that has good looking flowers!
When planting pansies, pick a location that is sunny and has good drainage. Dig a hole for each plant so that the top of the soil around the plant will sit only slightly below the soil in your yard. Mix some compost in with the soil at the bottom of the hole. Make sure the hole is wide enough so you can spread the roots out. Remove the plant from the container by tapping the container and turning upside down. Sometimes, you have to loosen the soil by squishing the container sides in but be careful not to damage the roots. Loosen up the soil around the roots and place in the hole – spread the roots out as much as possible. Fill the hole back in and water thoroughly. Add mulch on top to keep in the moisture and prevent weeds from growing.
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