WHAT TO GROW
What to plant in autumn
Cool-season leaves, herbs, and a head start on next year.
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THE AUTUMN GARDEN
Autumn planting & plant care
Choose plants and flowers for autumn, adjust their care after summer, and prepare for the first frost.
Seasonal advice follows local conditions, not a fixed month. Check your frost date and the guidance for each plant.
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FLOWERS
Flowers to plant in autumn
Choose seasonal color or plant now for a later bloom.
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SEASONAL CARE
Autumn plant care vs summer
Adjust water, feeding, and pruning as growth slows.
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MOVING INDOORS
Bring houseplants indoors in autumn
Check for pests and help plants settle into indoor light.
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SPRING BULBS
Plant spring bulbs in autumn
Find the right planting window for your spring bulbs.
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FROST CHECKLIST
Prepare for autumn frost
A short checklist for harvests, tender plants, and pots.
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START WITH ONE
10 autumn planting ideas
Five ideas in each group. Match the timing to your climate and local frost dates. English guides.
Plants
- Cool-season leaves
Spinach
Tender leaves once summer heat eases.
Sow before severe cold limits growth. - Repeated harvests
Kale
Pick a few leaves through cool weather.
Choose transplants if the season is short. 
Next-season bulbsGarlic
Plant cloves now for next season’s harvest.
Use locally suited cloves and planting dates.
Fresh herb leavesCilantro
A useful leaf crop for cooler days.
Direct-sow while your local season allows.
Keep picking herbsParsley
A modest harvest from an established plant.
Choose young plants for short autumns.
Flowers
- Cool-season color
Pansy
Flowers for cool days and mild winter spells.
Allow roots to settle before severe cold. 
Mild-autumn flowersSnapdragon
Upright flowers in suitable cool conditions.
Check local autumn planting advice.
Color now or laterCalendula
Plants for color now; seed for later.
Protect seedlings from hard frosts.- Plant for spring
Tulip
Dormant bulbs, ready for a spring display.
Check local planting and chilling guidance. 
Future border flowersHerbaceous peony
A lasting planting for future blooms.
Plant dormant divisions in your local autumn window.