Thus the plants receive fewer hours of searing sun compared to mid-summer. With less heat, less water is lost through the leaves, thus plants don t suffer as much as in hotter months. Cooler temperatures also make garden chores more pleasant. Moisture levels are generally higher. Precipitation is often greater in the fall and thus soil moisture is more abundant and available to the plants.
Many insects are going dormant, thus plants suffer less from insect attack.
Also, those pesty bugs will be less bothersome as you garden. Fall planting allows you to get a jump start on the spring gardening chores. Spring is often a very busy time in many people s lives. There are numerous garden chores to accomplish. Planting hardy plants in the fall will lessen your spring work.