Plant benefits
Gives trees and shrubs a head start: Fall is a prime time to plant trees and shrubs, giving their roots time to establish before winter, resulting in healthier plants next summer.
Builds stronger roots: Cooler air temperatures combined with still-warm soil allow plants to focus energy on root development instead of leaf growth.
Frost sweetens veggies: A light frost can improve the flavor of many fall crops, like kale and Brussels sprouts, by converting starches into sugars.
Less watering needed: Fall’s cooler weather and more consistent rainfall mean plants are less stressed and need less watering from you.