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The calendar claims the first day of fall is still a month away, but by the end of next week we’ll be in September. For many home gardeners, that’s close enough.
Before you start replacing your summer annuals with autumn-hued store-bought plants, think of ways to cleverly reuse your planters this fall.
Creating fall window boxes, pots and hanging baskets using harvested materials from your garden is an easy, cost-friendly way to bring fall-themed curb appeal to your home. Start with a few small pumpkins, add some cut branches, then embellish as desired. With a little planning and creativity, you can have a festive, unique and gorgeous window box that celebrates fall’s bounty! |
 When you don’t have enough harvested material to fully decorate your fall garden, turn to your mum! Garden chrysanthemums offer a revitalizing burst of color in tune with nature’s autumn palate. Even better, these traditional fall favorites are generally inexpensive, considering the bulk of color and flowers they provide. While these compact, blooming beauties look fantastic in containers, their bright, bold autumn hues look even better in planting beds.
Plant mums in your fall garden this year – and welcome the new season in colorful style!
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Autumn goldenrod |
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Botanical Plant Name:
Solidago sphacelata ‘Golden Fleece’
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When you need a colorful way to warm up the fall garden, cover it in
‘Golden Fleece’! One of the most favored of all dwarf goldenrods, this pretty, clump-forming perennial wildflower offers streamers of golden flowers for several weeks in fall. The lightly scented blooms draw a wide selection of pollinators, including butterflies, bees and wasps. This heat-tolerant US native grows best in full sun and well-drained soil with average fertility. It makes a lovely addition to perennial borders and looks stunning when planted in masses among tall sedums and ornamental grasses. |
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