plants for fall

  • ornamental grass in fall
    Design

    Fabulous Fall Grasses for the Mid-Atlantic

    It is that time of year again when the days become shorter and the temperatures drop. Autumn brings some of the most brilliant garden displays of the year, and there…

  • Silvervein creeper
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    Explosive Late Fall Color in the Northwest

    Fall is a wonderful time of year in the Pacific Northwest. I really enjoy the slower pace in my garden and my clients’ gardens. My walks around the neighborhood and…

  • Shishi Gashira camellia
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    Fall-Blooming Sasanqua Camellias Shine in the South

    What can you plant in either the shade or the sun that is both evergreen and flowering? Sasanqua camellias (Camellia sasanqua, Zones 7–9) are underappreciated shrubs that are extremely versatile.…

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    Plants That Freshen Up the Fall Garden

    When we moved to British Columbia’s Fraser Valley 10 years ago, my partner and I set out to design a relaxed country garden that celebrates our love of plants. Though…

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    Perennials for Fall Color and Interest

    I love autumn. It’s my favorite time of year. It's time for wool socks, sweaters, the low, warm light of the autumnal equinox, the smell of spices in the kitchen,…

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    A Border Worth Waiting For

    If the only thing “fall color” means to you is that it’s time to get out your rake, you are missing what can be the best season in the garden.…

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    Great Garden Combinations for Fall

    These six combination strategies help end the season with a bang