Fall officially begins in less than a week, welcoming in cooler temperatures across Michigan and heralding the end of the growing season.

Fall is when gardeners need to prepare for spring, though, by planting bulbs and taking care of other tasks.

" Fall is the perfect time to plant tulips, daffodils, crocus and other spring flowering bulbs," Michigan State University's Extension said. "Spring flowering bulbs are generally quite homely, but these drab, deceiving vegetative organs (bulbs) that are typically brown in color will deliver brilliance in the warmth of spring."

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