fall at petitti’s

Celebrate

The Changing Season

As summer yields to a new season promising crisp air, deep hues, and extraordinary texture, the joys of gardening in Northeast Ohio continue.

fall mums

Everyone’s Favorite

Endless varieties of mums are available to create a rainbow of color that lasts through October, complementing late-season perennials, trees, shrubs, and fading spring-summer annuals.

The most common question we get about mums is, “Are they hardy?” Watch how to plant and care for fall mums so that they’ll grow back next year, or read our fall mums gardening guide.

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fall annuals

vibrant color & texture

Embrace the shift in nature’s color palette! Decorate your garden with fall-blooming annuals like ruffled cabbages & kale, fuzzy celosia, fiery ornamental peppers, blue-lavender asters, classic pansies & violas, and more.

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Fall Planting

perfect timing

Gardeners are often surprised to learn that fall is an exceptional time to plant long-term perennials, grasses, trees, and shrubs.

trees & shrubs

Best Time to Plant

Warm days, cool nights, increased moisture, and workable soil come together to create the perfect conditions for root stimulation and plant establishment. Plus, it just feels good to be outside, planting in the yard, when temperatures are moderate and the air is crisp and clean.

The level of care taken when planting can make all the difference. Watch our Fall Planting Tips  and follow Angelo’s Petitti’s 6 Steps for Success for best results and performance.

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for early spring 2021 color

Plant Fall Bulbs Now

Did you know those cheerful spring flowers like daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and crocus are actually planted in the fall? It’s true! And they’re one of the best investments you can make in your garden, given 99% of what you plant will next spring – and every spring for years on end!

 

fall bulbs

spring-blooming varieties

Fall Bulbs can be planted anytime Sep-Nov, no matter how cold it is, so long as the soil is workable. Watch how to plant your fall bulbs, aka spring-blooming bulbs.

*Stop in to browse our large offering of assorted bulbs and hand-select your favorites (not available online)!

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seeding the lawn

September is #1

September is the #1 best time in Northeast Ohio to improve your lawn. Warm soil temperatures, cool nights, and sufficient watering help seed germinate and establish quickly. Whether you need to patch & repair, overseed, or completely start over, there is no better time. Follow our process recommendations for best success.

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Fall Checklist

For the organized Gardener

If you love the idea of a good checklist to help guide your gardening activities this fall, print a copy of our Fall Gardening Checklist and keep it handy throughout the season.

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We have ten locations across Northeast Ohio, spanning the Cleveland, Akron-Canton, and Youngstown communities. Search here to find the location most convenient for you.

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