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Plants For Fall Color in Your Garden

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The leaves on the trees are finally starting to change, and the air finally has that crispness to it. Fall is here! It seemed like it was never going to show up-temps around here have been downright summer like! Despite that, you’re probably finding your garden is slowly fading away. Even though it may be warm, the plants are reacting to the shorter days and cooler nights, which tell the plant that it’s work is done for the season. It’s time to pull up what plants are 418410_fall_mums.jpgleft, till the soil, and mulch. If you’d like some fall color, plant your beds with ornamental kale. This plant is hardy, easy to care for, and offers a burst of purple color for your garden. If mums are more your thing, look for Garden Mums, not Pot Mums. Garden Mums are perennials and can be planted outdoors, while Pot Mums are florist plants that offer color for a few weeks and then are best discarded. They won’t survive outdoors and it’s nearly impossible to get them to bloom again indoors. Gerbera Daisies are another good choice, although they need to be indoors. Put them in a sunny southern window and don’t let them dry out. You’ll be rewarded with lots of big beautiful blooms! Finally, Pansies are another good choice for fall color, in fact these little beauties prefer cool weather and will bloom right up till the snow flies. If you head out to purchase any of these wonderful plants, try and patronize your local nurseries and garden centers. Many offer activities and fall treats along with the plants(my local one has a pumpkin patch for the kids, a cornfield maze, and caramel apples freshly made!) The prices may be a little higher but you’ll get a lot for your buck!

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