Mario Bautista
For many, gardening might not be top of mind with fall upon us. However, the owner of the Jeffersontown plant shop Above the Dirt, Paula Henson, believes that could be a mistake.”In my opinion, fall is absolutely the best time to plant any perennials, shrubs, or trees,” Henson said. “Spring is fine, but fall has distinct advantages.”Mum alternatives for the brown-thumbed According to Henson, taking advantage of the fall season may feel counterintuitive, but it keeps you ahead of the game for a beautiful garden when the seasons inevitably change.Mum season at Above the Dirt”Yes, the plants will go dormant and die back into the ground,” Henson acknowledged. “But those roots are very active and excited to be in the soil. They won’t dry out; they will go dormant and pop back up in the spring, giving you a few months head start.”Above the Dirt also offers classes for gardeners of all levels. For those just getting started, Henson has advice to help your garden thrive throughout the year. Prepping plants for winter”Everyone thinks it’s about to get cold, so it’s too late,” Henson said. “As long as you can get a shovel in the ground, you can plant a perennial, shrub, or tree.”Creating a pollinator gardenMultiple studies have linked gardening to improved mental and physical health.What’s new and next at Above the Dirt
For many, gardening might not be top of mind with fall upon us. However, the owner of the Jeffersontown plant shop Above the Dirt, Paula Henson, believes that could be a mistake.
“In my opinion, fall is absolutely the best time to plant any perennials, shrubs, or trees,” Henson said. “Spring is fine, but fall has distinct advantages.”
Mum alternatives for the brown-thumbed
According to Henson, taking advantage of the fall season may feel counterintuitive, but it keeps you ahead of the game for a beautiful garden when the seasons inevitably change.
Mum season at Above the Dirt
“Yes, the plants will go dormant and die back into the ground,” Henson acknowledged. “But those roots are very active and excited to be in the soil. They won’t dry out; they will go dormant and pop back up in the spring, giving you a few months head start.”
Above the Dirt also offers classes for gardeners of all levels. For those just getting started, Henson has advice to help your garden thrive throughout the year.
Prepping plants for winter
“Everyone thinks it’s about to get cold, so it’s too late,” Henson said. “As long as you can get a shovel in the ground, you can plant a perennial, shrub, or tree.”
Creating a pollinator garden
Multiple studies have linked gardening to improved mental and physical health.
What’s new and next at Above the Dirt
