Fall Color with Native Trees & More!
Does seeing the leaves change in fall ever get old? We hope not, because this month we're sharing some of our favorite fall trees, along with ideas for colorful fall containers, deer-resistant bulbs and perennials, design ideas for an often overlooked and underused space, and some useful information on pruning your shrubs & perennials.
If the promise of fall color has you wanting to add a tree to your yard (and it's a great time to plant one!), you're going to love these recommendations for a few of our favorite colorful native trees. Pictured: Sugar maple (Acer saccharum). Photo by Paul Rezendes.
Check out this interactive map to see when & where fall colors are at their peak: Fall Foliage Prediction Map.
Festive Fall Containers
If you're looking for ideas and inspiration for your fall containers, we've got you covered! You'll also get tips on how to make the most of your fall planters and see a few of our favorites. We hope you'll be inspired to create your own festive fall containers. Photo by Rob Cardillo.
And, if you missed it earlier, click here for more tips on what to consider when planting your fall containers.
These Bulbs Are Not on the Menu!
Are you tired of battling pesky deer munching on your blooms? Here’s a trick: plant spring-flowering bulbs like daffodils, muscari, hyacinths, and alliums, as they contain a bitter substance to deter deer and rodents! Incorporating these bulbs into your garden can extend your spring blooming period for weeks. Visit FlowerBulbs.com for more inspiration and information.
Plus, see below for 30 deer-resistant perennials to add with your deer-resistant bulbs!
Deer-Resistant Perennials
Deer will munch on almost anything when they're hungry, but they tend to avoid plants with strong fragrances, bitter tastes, thorny stems, unappealing textures, or toxic compounds. Late winter and early spring are prime times for garden plants to become deer snacks when food is scarce, so plan ahead & plant these deer-resistant perennials for a no-graze garden in spring.
How & When to Prune Your Shrubs & Perennials (Including Hydrangeas!)
Some of the most common gardening questions in fall are about pruning. Our friends over at Proven Winners have gathered all their best pruning articles and put them in one place. Check it out and get all your questions answered regarding how and when to prune your shrubs and perennials. (Hint: Very little, if any, pruning is done in fall, so put your pruners down until you read this.) Photo by Proven Winners.
Don't Overlook Your Side Yard
Don't let your side yard turn into a dumping ground this fall and winter. Take this time to make the most of this often under-utilized space. See how to get started, learn what elements to include, find out what to consider when adding plants, and best of all, take a look at what other homeowners have done and get inspired. Photo: Janet Loughrey. Designer: Jenn Ferrante.
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