Autumn is a great time to start or modify a garden and a prime time to invest in fall plants.
Root systems that get established in the Fall bring about gorgeous healthy plants come Spring. The Fall season strengthens the plant, and the cooler temps are easier on the plants overall.
A big bonus of purchasing and planting in early fall (i.e. right now), is that many nurseries have their plants on sale. For example, Tagawa Gardens has 50% off trees and shrubs now, and 40% off perennials. Pine Lane Nursery currently has all trees, shrubs, perennials, hanging baskets, and ornamental grasses 30% off.
This article from RealSimple lists 20 plants to consider adding to your garden for Fall color now and in the coming years. Most are Zone 4 - 9 but double check to make sure they'll survive our sometimes Zone 3 Colorado high-altitude weather.
Some particularly stunning plants on the list:
A big bonus of purchasing and planting in early fall (i.e. right now), is that many nurseries have their plants on sale. For example, Tagawa Gardens has 50% off trees and shrubs now, and 40% off perennials. Pine Lane Nursery currently has all trees, shrubs, perennials, hanging baskets, and ornamental grasses 30% off.
This article from RealSimple lists 20 plants to consider adding to your garden for Fall color now and in the coming years. Most are Zone 4 - 9 but double check to make sure they'll survive our sometimes Zone 3 Colorado high-altitude weather.
Some particularly stunning plants on the list:
- Grace-n-Grit Roses (would need to be netted if not protected behind a fence to keep away deer). Just saw these for sale at Home Depot on Wednesday.
- FloralBerry Sangria Hypericum - beautiful dark green foliage with yellow flowers and red berries
- Little Joker Ninebark - dark foliage with delicate pink flowers
- Snapdragons - favorite of many and deer don't touch them
- Asters - withstand near-freezing temps and sport a pretty pop of fall color in an otherwise tired summer garden