Southern California affords us the opportunity to plant any time of year, regardless of the season. Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. No season is 100% better than another for planting, though there are some basic guidelines, and one season does score higher than the others. Do you know what season that is?

Fall is indeed the best season for planting--because the summer sun has warmed more than just the earth's surface. So any plants planted in the Fall take advantage of ground that is still warm, which provides their roots the optimal conditions for growth before Winter's cooling trend takes over AND gives the plant's roots the opportunity to establish themselves for peak growth in the Spring.

In fact, trees, hedges, perennials, citrus, succulents, and other plants planted now in Fall will outdo their counterparts planted in the Spring.

So, take advantage of our warm Fall weather and continue to plant your garden. Get out in the sun and enjoy planting in your herb and vegetable garden. A little digging in the dirt always feels good.

And think about where you'd like to grow a tree or shrub as a focal point (perhaps an Olive Tree or Pittosporum or Buddleia or Grevillea), or where you'd like to group trees, shrubs, and smaller perennials and hedge plants for privacy or as a border. 

Our Garden Design Experts are on hand daily to answer your questions and provide tips and guidelines. They can help you select the best soil or soil amendment for your new plants, as well as fertilizers. We carry the best organic plants, soil products, and fertilizers and can provide any instruction or guidance you need.

We offer a delivery service. And our Operations Team Members are always ready to help load your vehicle with your purchases for the immediate ride home.

In a week or so, Poinsettias will be in, followed in late November by our fresh-cut Christmas trees from Oregon will arrive so keep your eyes open and mark your calendars.

See you at the Garden Center!