July is the perfect time to begin planning your fall garden. While your summer landscape is still blooming, preparing now gives you time to improve garden beds, choose the right plants, and enjoy the best selection when fall planting season begins.
A little planning today can create months of beautiful color ahead.
Add Beautiful Fall Color
Popular fall favorites include:
- Garden mums
- Asters
- Pansies
- Ornamental kale
- Flowering cabbage
These cool-season plants provide weeks of vibrant color.
Include Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses offer:
- Movement
- Texture
- Decorative seed heads
- Fall color
- Winter beauty
Think About Trees and Shrubs
Fall is one of the best planting seasons in Massachusetts.
Begin planning for:
- Flowering shrubs
- Evergreen shrubs
- Shade trees
- Ornamental trees
- Native plants
Plan for Spring Bulbs
Now is a great time to decide where you’ll plant:
- Tulips
- Daffodils
- Crocus
- Hyacinths
- Alliums
Planning ahead makes fall planting simple.
Prepare for Cool-Season Vegetables
As summer crops begin slowing down, plan for:
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Carrots
- Radishes
- Beets
Preparing beds now makes planting easier later.
Refresh Garden Beds
Take time to:
- Pull weeds
- Remove tired plants
- Add compost
- Refresh mulch
- Improve soil
Healthy soil leads to healthier plants.
Design Beautiful Fall Containers
Combine:
- Mums
- Asters
- Ornamental grasses
- Colorful foliage
- Decorative pumpkins later in the season
These combinations provide months of seasonal beauty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is July too early to plan?
No. Planning now gives you the best selection later.
Why prepare beds early?
Healthy soil makes planting easier and improves plant growth.
When should I plant spring bulbs?
Most bulbs are planted during the fall.
Can I still grow vegetables?
Absolutely. Many cool-season vegetables thrive in autumn.
Why use ornamental grasses?
They provide lasting beauty with very little maintenance.
Visit Us
Whether you’re planning colorful fall containers, selecting trees and shrubs, preparing for spring bulbs, or growing cool-season vegetables, Fran’s Flowers has everything you need for another successful gardening season.
Fran’s Flowers
1 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01701
Summer Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
Sunday & Holidays: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Holiday Hours
July 3: Closing at 6:00 PM
July 4: Closing at 6:00 PM
Visit us for beautiful plants, expert advice, and gardening inspiration all season long.