Looking to have a bountiful spring harvest in just a few short months? Fall may have arrived in Atlanta, but that doesn’t mean that the growing season is over. Reap your harvest and replant your garden with winter-hardy options, allowing you to enjoy the growth and bloom process all year round!
Curious about what you should include in your fall replanting schedule? We’ve got you covered. Read on for our list of fall garden recommendations in sunny Atlanta, Georgia!
What Gardening Zone is Atlanta In?
Before we can dig into what type of produce and florals do well in Atlanta’s fall months, we have to understand what zone the city of Atlanta is in. Zones were developed by the USDA and are also known as the USDA hardiness scale–dictating what plants and botanicals do well in whichever season or area of the country you’re currently in.
Atlanta, Georgia, is determined to be in both Zone 7 and 8 due to its unique and warmer climate, allowing you to have a wider range of plants to try in the fall replanting season.
What Should I Plant in Atlanta in the Fall?
As a reminder, we recommend speaking to your architectural approval committee before executing any of your dream gardening plans. They may have association-specific recommendations and preferences to stick to, in order to remain in alignment with your CC&Rs.
Have approval in hand? Great! Below is our full list of fall replanting recommendations for homeowners in Buford, Sugar Hill, and Atlanta areas.
Fall Replanting Recommendations: Vegetables
- Lettuces
- Kohlrabi
- Swiss Chard
- Kale
- Collard Greens
- Cabbages (all types)
- Peas
Fall Replanting Recommendations: Fruits
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Potatoes
- Cold-hardy Apples (i.e. Honeycrisp, Cortland)
- Peach Trees
- Persimmons
Fall Replanting Recommendations: Florals
- Daffodils
- Hyacinths
- Crocus
- Tulips
- Annuals
- Balloon Flower
- Blue Mist Shrub
- Goldenrod
- Azalea
Looking for the perfect place to source your plants? Visit the Garden*Hood for baby, pre-sprouted plant options or Tradition Market & Garden for organic planting options.
We also want to note that window-grown herb gardens tend to fare especially well in warmer and more temperate indoor temperatures since it’s much less volatile than outside conditions. The constant state of sunniness in the area also helps them to grow quickly, so that’s also an option if your association has stricter design preferences or inclusions for your garden.
How To Prepare a Garden for Fall Replanting
Fall replanting isn’t as simple as putting your bulbs in the soil. Some simple foundational steps need to be taken to ensure that the plants will have enough nutrition and hydration in their garden beds.
Below, we’ve outlined a few steps you can follow as you prepare to refresh your summer garden. Consider consulting your association to determine if there are any regulations around green waste disposal preferences or specific days you should leave the bags out to minimize clutter outside.
Prune Your Plants
If you have any plants currently growing, your soil is at risk for compromisation. Too many plants can crowd the soil and limit the amount of nutrients to each, resulting in massive plant death across your beds. Pruning helps to limit unnecessary nutrient consumption and make room for your new additions. Now would also be a good time to harvest anything from the spring months.
Refresh Your Soil
Adding hydration boosters such as coconut coir and soil add-ins is a great way to give your plants as good of a start as possible for the chillier months. Cummins Landscape Supply is known for their nutrient-dense soil options and is a community favorite spot. Explore online at their e-shop for more information.
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