Fall Planting 101: Trees, Tasks, and Timely Tips
This month, we're spreading the word on why fall is one of the best seasons to get plants in the ground. We're talking about the ideal planting conditions to finding the perfect trees for your landscape. You'll also find 10 tasks that will get your garden ready for spring, and an inspiring story about the transformative power of flowers that will make you smile. Get ready to make the most of your garden this fall!
What to Plant in Fall - and Why!
Although spring gets all the mainstream attention, many gardeners know that fall is where it's at! The soil is still warm, which gives plants a boost, and cooler temps are less stressful (for you and your plants!). Plus, those summer pests and diseases are much less of a headache. Give your garden a leg up by learning what to plant in fall and why!
19 Small Trees for Your Landscape
Trees are valuable assets in any landscape, providing structure and shade, as well as habitats for wildlife. And, with shrinking lot sizes in many urban areas, smaller-sized trees are becoming more and more popular. If you're looking to add trees to your landscape this fall, here are 19 great options that won't outgrow their surroundings.
Alliums Put on a Buzzworthy Show
Alliums can transform your garden into a haven for pollinators! Ranging from petite to majestic, their colorful purple, pink, lilac, and white spheres burst like fireworks from late spring to summer, providing food for bees and butterflies. Plant alliums in succession for the longest bloom time. Your garden will spring to life with buzzing beauty! For inspiration, visit FlowerBulb.eu
10 Fall Gardening Tasks
Part of having an easy-to-maintain garden is knowing ahead of time what needs to be done in each season. Fall can be a busy time with kids back in school, fall sports (football!!), and the rapidly approaching holidays. Take a few minutes to plan out what needs to be done in your garden and note on the calendar when you'll do it. Check out these 10 tasks to get you started.
The Power of Flowers
Discover how a small town of 2,000 residents in Washington state bloomed into a vibrant community, all thanks to the power of flowers. Once plagued with complaints from its residents, Castle Rock is now a thriving community and has earned the designation of Proven Winners' very first "Signature City." Our friend Janey of Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat shares the story of how the simple act of planting flowers turned this small town around.
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