The weather is finally cooling off and tree leaves are beginning to yellow, which could be mistaken for signs that gardening season is slowing down, but any gardener worth their salt (or soil!) knows now is actually prime time for planning and planting next spring’s blooms. Bulbs, in particular, should go in the ground a few weeks before the first frost.

“October is the perfect time to plant some low-maintenance, spring-flowering bulbs ,” says Angelika Zaber, a garden expert and lawn care specialist for Online Turf, a supplier of turf, soil, and compost. She explains that spring-flowering bulbs need a period of cooler weather (also known as vernalization), as it initiates the biochemical reaction that forms the flower bud. “Planting them in October allows time for the roots to establish

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