Is it too late to plant up a new bed?

[wocka]

I have cleared a bed approximately 6m x 3m. Is now a suitable time to plant shrubs, climbers & perennials or should I wait until the spring?

[yegodsandlittlefishes]

I'd like to know too. Probably depends how far north you are.

[wocka]

I'm in East Anglia, so fairly mild at the moment and not too wet.

[Talkinpeace]

PERFECT time to plant hardwood stuff .....

[Talkinpeace]

perfect timing - the soil is still warm but there is water ...

[Talkinpeace]

whoops - double post cos interweb glitched

[Rhubarbgarden]

Autumn is a much better time to plant than spring. They have months to establish themselves and develop their root systems before the weather gets hot and dry again.

[funnyperson]

A vv good time to plant I think.