"Front Yard Gardens: Growing More Than Grass" by Liz Primeau is a good book.
It has gardens for different climates and sizes. I borrowed a copy form the
library and am planning on buying it.
You can plant Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus and Winter Aconite in the fall to
bloom in the spring. Maybe someone else has a suggestion as to what other
types of perennials you can plant this fall.
Good Luck and Have fun,
Marilyn
"markww" wrote in message
ps.com...
Hi,

I just got an apartment in the heart of new york city with a yard that
is about 20ft x 20ft in size. The backyard has been completely
neglected and is overrun by weeds. I am wondering if anyone has any
tips for plants I can start planting there beginning September 1st (my
move in date) after I mow that jungle down.

I'd like to get some types that will survive a few months before the
frost hits, and if they automatically re-bloom in the spring that would
be terrific (I don't know what the garderning term is for that,
perennials?). Thanks for any ideas,

Mark