We Asked 3 Gardening Pros If It's Better to Plant Perennials in Fall or Spring—And They All Agreed

We Asked 3 Gardening Pros If It's Better to Plant Perennials in Fall or Spring—And They All Agreed

Maryviolet / Getty ImagesKey PointsExperts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials.Growing zone and the type of perennial can influence whether spring or fall is best.However, not all perennials benefit from fall planting.Spring might seem like the obvious time to plant perennials—after all, it’s when we sow most annuals, from flowers to vegetables. Temperatures are warming, rain is plentiful, and the energy and motivation…