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What to Plant in October for a Beautiful and Thriving Garden Next Year
October is the gardener’s last generous window. Plant spring bulbs, cool-season vegetables, hardy perennials, deciduous trees, shrubs, and bare-root roses while the soil is still warm enough to make roots. Roots continue to grow well after top growth has slowed, meaning plants can settle in without having to produce an entire opera of leaves and flowers at the same time.
From spring bulbs to shrubs, flowers and vegetables, here are some of the best plants to add to your garden in October.
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