How to Plant Fall Flowers in Seattle
The average temperature in Seattle during the fall months is between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit with an average of 13 rainy days a month. This cool, mild climate makes the autumn months an excellent time of year to plant flowers in the Seattle area. Good fall flowers for Seattle include cosmos, tulips, oleander, pansies and chrysanthemums. Visit your local nursery or gardening store for a variety of fall flowers and supplies. Does this Spark an idea?
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Mix compost into soil prior to planting by adding 2 inches of compost in a used flower bed or 1/3 the length of a shovel in a new flower bed. Compost aids the proper moisture balance in soil, which can be over-moisturized in Seattle's damp climate.
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Take the flowers from their containers and prepare them by removing any wilted or yellowing leaves prior to planting. Set the plants into the soil and tamp the soil around the roots with a small shovel.
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Sprinkle slow-release fertilizer around the plants and water until damp. Add approximately 1 inch of mulch around the flowers.
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Monitor the ground around the flowers and water only when dry, usually every few days. If it has rained often in Seattle, you will need to water less frequently. Do not water the top of the flowers, as this contributes to mildew. Only water the soil around the plants.
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Trim any dead or yellow leaves or flowers throughout the fall and protect the plants from the first Seattle frost with a light covering when the weather becomes cold.
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References
- Photo Credit purple pansies image by Adam Fuller from Fotolia.com
