Your Bergen County Planting Guide

Spring heralds a period of rapid growth and rejuvenation in your garden. It’s the ideal time to introduce bulbs, annuals, and perennials that will flourish in the upcoming seasons. Choices such as violas, snapdragons, pansies, nemesia, and calendula are perfect for adding vibrant color early in the gardening season. These flowers not only endure the cooler temperatures but also flourish during this period. Warm-season annuals such as marigolds and zinnias await their time to shine in the warmer months. Additionally, summer-flowering bulbs like dahlias and gladiolas should be planted in early spring to ensure vibrant blooms later in the year.

Spring heralds a period of rapid growth and rejuvenation in your garden. It’s the ideal time to introduce bulbs, annuals, and perennials that will flourish in the upcoming seasons. Choices such as violas, snapdragons, pansies, nemesia, and calendula are perfect for adding vibrant color early in the gardening season. These flowers not only endure the cooler temperatures but also flourish during this period. Warm-season annuals such as marigolds and zinnias await their time to shine in the warmer months. Additionally, summer-flowering bulbs like dahlias and gladiolas should be planted in early spring to ensure vibrant blooms later in the year.

In Bergen County, fall is ideal for planting perennials like asters and black-eyed Susans, as well as bulbs such as autumn crocus and colchicum that bloom in fall. Trees and shrubs like maples and dogwoods also thrive when planted now, enhancing fall foliage. Additionally, plant garlic and spring-blooming bulbs like tulips and daffodils for early color next year. Don’t forget cool-season vegetables like kale and spinach, perfect for late fall harvests.

While winter may seem dormant, there are still opportunities to introduce beauty to your garden. Winter-blooming wonders like Christmas roses, which should be planted in the fall, and evergreen camellias, best planted in early fall or spring, defy the cold with their delicate blooms. Flowering quince and snowdrops also add charm to the winter landscape; these should be planted in early spring or fall and fall, respectively. Together, they remind us that even in the quietest season, nature’s beauty