Gardeners plant trees, bulbs, garlic as autumn soil conditions support root growth

Gardeners should plant trees, shrubs and spring-flowering bulbs in late autumn when soil is moist, allowing roots to establish before summer stress arrives. Other priorities include pruning shrubs, collecting seeds from dried flowerheads, and leaving autumn leaves as mulch for soil health. Plant garlic, onions and cool-season vegetables now to replace summer crops.

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