This is a beautiful time of year filled with fall colors and early frosts. The crisp air makes it pleasant to be outdoors, so get ready now for the colder months. While it’s still dry, clean up the garden and landscape. Also, take a look at our maintenance tips and continue planting. We have included a few very colorful flower suggestions. There are so many to choose from.

And, begin planning for spring. Think about what to plant and any upgrades you would like to make. Our team can meet with you to discuss projects and timing. Starting early is always best.

Lastly, let us refresh your container plantings. We have so many ideas for your patio, walkways, window boxes, front door and more.

Tips for the Month:

• Since it’s been dry,  thoroughly water trees, shrubs, planting beds, the lawn, and especially evergreens
• Continue to weed and weed
• Mow lawns to 1 ½” height
• Water and fertilize chrysanthemums
• Plant and transplant deciduous trees and shrubs after leaf fall between mid-October and early December

Add Instant Color with Autumn Annuals

The colorful plants don’t stop even as the temperature drops. There are plenty of options as we transition from summer to fall. All of these blooming perennials can tolerate the cold and they’re ideal as replacements for tired plants or to fill in any blank spaces. You cannot have too much color!

Pansies
This popular plant comes in a large variety of colors. They will survive the winter if planted in a spot with partial sun before the first frost, and then bloom again in spring.

Ornamental Peppers
These tough annuals are easy to grow and their colorful fruits come in shades of red, orange, yellow, blue, purple and black. Plant in full sun and keep soil well-drained. They do not tolerate frost well, so cover and protect them when the time comes.

Snapdragons
They’re the perfect flowers for late in the season. Include them in containers with other fall-blooming plants in full sun with moist, well-draining soil to grow the best blooms.

Calendula
This flower comes in bright orange, yellow and white, which makes it perfect for this time of year. Calendula blooms best in the cooler weather and looks great in container plantings or the border of a walkway.

Start to Plan Your Property Upgrades

As the cold weather approaches, use this time to think about how to enhance your property. Whether it’s adding a patio, outdoor living room/kitchen or greenhouse. We can discuss options, cost and timing.

Contact us for any landscaping or property needs – 203.622.6070.