JoAnne Skelly: It’s planting time!

People look at me funny when I say, “Plant now,” in October. This is the best time of year to plant trees, shrubs and even perennials. While this goes against common sense with winter’s low temperatures coming, trust me, plant anyway. Why? Because fall soils are warm, and perfect for root development. Our soils rarely freeze solid or deep. Often just the top 6-8 inches or so may freeze unless the temperatures drop uncommonly low. Although the top of a tree or shrub does go dorm