Planting Perennials in the Fall

Q: Please recommend some good perennials that can be planted in the fall to bloom in the spring for a garden in

--Cleveland, Ohio

A: Many or even most perennials can be planted in the fall if you allow enough time for the roots to become established before freezing weather hits. In many parts of the country, that means September. For dozens of articles about planting and caring for perennials, plus free landscape plans, see Perennial Power. After September, you might want to stick with crocus and daffodils.