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3. Get planting before the weather turns too cold
You can plant many hardy perennials and flowering bushes in the fall, when their growth is less active, and they are less likely to be stressed by extremely hot or cold weather. Fall is also the time to plant spring bulbs like crocuses, narcissuses, hyacinths, tulips and daffodils. Check with your garden center to ensure your timing, exposure and species are ideal for maximum enjoyment. Position your bulbs to enhance your window sightlines, and water all new plans regularly, right up until the cold sets in - you're going to love them in just a few short months!
4. Get more sunshine
Tour your yard and determine the sun's spring path. Then make planting decisions that will maximize direct sunlight exposure for your bulbs. Trim away dead or unnecessary branches that may cast shadows over your flowerbeds a few months from now (don't forget, the days will start growing longer again in late December). Generally speaking, you should have evergreens on the north, to protect your home and garden from cold winter wind as well as early and late summer sun, and deciduous trees on the south, to protect you from the high sun's peak summer heat, and to allow winter and spring sunshine through. Remember, if you make sure you get every ray of sun that comes your way, you'll be the first to enjoy the arrival of spring.
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