Why Fall and Winter Planting Makes Sense

You've probably heard that fall is the best time to plant. But why, exactly? Sure, the weather's more comfortable and you're not battling summer heat. But there's a deeper reason—one that has to do with how plants make decisions about where to send their energy. Understanding this helps explain why plants installed from fall through late winter establish more easily than spring plantings, and why winter planting actually works despite the cold weather.