Fall is a great time to plant flowers that will survive the winter and to prepare ornamental beds for spring. As the summer heat is now gone, along with the destructive insects, ornamental beds can be brightened with annuals, according to the Oklahoma State University Extension Service.
Good choices to plant now are pansies, snapdragons, dianthus, dusty miller as well as ornamental cabbage or kale.
You may also begin planting spring-blooming bulbs such as crocus, daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips.
Companion plants for bulbs are alyssum, ajuga, moneywort, leadwort, oxalis, phlox, vinca, and English Ivy.
Keep in mind that some of these vines like vinca or English Ivy can become invasive, so make decisions with care.
Peonies, irises, daylilies, and hostas should be divided if too thick, cleaned up, or planted now.
Dig and store in a cool, dry location your perennials like cannas, dahlias, and caladiums.
Check and treat house plants for insect pests before bringing them in. Repot rootbound plants.
