What season is best for planting?

What season is best for planting?

Tracy DiSabato-Aust (Garden Designer and Author) gives expert video advice on: How do I choose plants for my garden?; What size plants should I choose for my garden?; What season is best for planting? and more...

I prefer to plant in the spring. Living in the midwest we have a lot of fluctuating temperatures through the winter with unreliable snow cover. So one day it might be 20 degrees, and the next day it may be 60 degrees. This causes a lot of freezing and thawing of the soil. Plants pop out of the ground and it causes a lot of damage. I gear more and more towards spring planting, particularly on herbaceous plants.