I don't have a green thumb and don't have much knowledge in gardening. However, I was asked to prepare horticulture report during our Garden Club meeting. This is the time for myself to learn about gardening and share my learning with my club members. So I would like to collect some info regarding planting in the Fall. Our first meeting will be in early September. I believe the weather in Houston will still be quite warm or maybe even hot. Here are my questions:

1. What kind of plant should we consider that would last through the Fall season?
2. Do we need to prepare the ground for planting?
3. I happened to have some mature Double Knotout roses in my garden which is about 4-5 foot tall. Can I cut it down to 2 foot?

Thanks!

Tina

Till soil 3 shovels wide or more per row or rototill.be sure to plant my favorite.
snow peas.got no strings. Rads.turnip.parsnip.yumm!
Rudabagas.broccoli. brussel sprouts.cabbage.+more.Go to nga.org menu Texas gardening and zone table 4 planting times and more info. Roses! Dont cut below graph.leave 3to5 live or new canes 6to12"long.If you have live canes below 2'you could go lower.Sever pruning pomotes rapid growth.and roses grow like crazy.an despite what you read you can prune any time of year if there frozen and not to sever if its hot.Good luck with your project !!!😎😎😎From 100%
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Opps! Bout the roses . It should be (if there NOT frozen) dont prune if there frozen ! Ok ? 😎😎😎

This guide here on NGA should be of some help with your first question.
http://garden.org/apps/calenda...