If you’re looking to plant something a bit different this fall, why not try the various selections of ornamental cabbages and kales? Ornamental cabbage and kale provide vivid color for your landscape from fall into early winter! The vibrant greens, purples, pinks, and whites that wash the leaves of these plants work as a standalone… Read More
Chrysanthemums are a wonderful fall option for beautiful garden color year after year! Mums have been grown for their beautiful fall flowers for centuries (recorded as early as 500 B.C.) The flowers come in many beautiful colors and bloom from early September until late fall. Mums will grow well in almost any soil although they… Read More
There are so many wonderful plant choices for annual and perennial beds along with great trees and shrubs for specimen plantings. Take a look at the list below for a handful of plants that are just coming into their prime in the fall. Aster A wonderful cut flower, asters make any garden explode with color… Read More
Fall is the time to freshen up all of your mixed containers. A fabulous mixed patio container is easier than you think! Here’s what you need: Your Container Get creative! Resin, pottery, plastic, tin, wash basins, kitchen sinks, or little red wagons—all types of containers are fair game! Choose a container with drainage holes or… Read More
In the Mid-Atlantic region, fall is a great season to do any sort of lawn maintenance, and this includes a fertilization regimen. Fescue grasses, bluegrasses, and ryegrasses all benefit from a fall fertilizing. The hot, dry summers in our area are hard on lawns, preventing much-needed water and nutrients from reaching the roots. A good… Read More
With the heat of summer behind you, it is time once again to start looking forward to the satisfaction that comes from having a lush green lawn. Whether you are starting from scratch or hoping to add new life to a tired lawn, a few basic pointers will start you on the road to success. In… Read More
Take advantage of crisp fall weather to fertilize, control weeds, and improve the health and appearance of your lawn. Follow these care tips to ensure that your lawn performs at its peak for seasons to come. Fall Mowing If you raised the height of your lawn mower in summer to reduce heat stress to your… Read More
Fall is rapidly approaching, and the foliage will be turning soon. No matter what season you’re shopping in, selecting plants that offer fall color or berries will add to the appeal of your landscape for an extended season. Here is a chart to get you started. Remember that FALL is for PLANTING! Plant Information
In our area, fall is the ideal time to plant all kinds of things from cool-season veggies, turf grasses, and perennials to both evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs. Yet, strangely, when it comes to planting, many homeowners think only of spring. Officially Fall Fall officially begins with the autumnal equinox in late September. Basically,… Read More
Fall is the season to think spring-flowering bulbs—colorful tulips, cheerful daffodils, fragrant hyacinths. To help make your spring garden as trouble-free as possible, we answered some of the most commonly asked questions here. For a list of recommended spring-blooming bulbs, visit Types of Spring-Blooming Bulbs in our information archive. When is the best time to plant bulbs… Read More