It is that time of year again. The days are becoming a little shorter, the evenings are becoming a little cooler, and there are splashes of red and orange tipping the leaves. Fall is just around the corner. This is when minds typically drift away from our yards to the inevitable end of summer and the chaos of back to school. However, don’t neglect this important change of season and the effect it can have on your garden or seasons to come.
Flourishing in the Fall The hues of the upcoming season are what make fall in Ontario spectacular. Our landscape is transformed with the crimson, gold and auburn of the leaves. The trees need not be the only ways to add color as your summer garden matures. There are many options that will add color to your garden into the cooler months that you can either plant ahead to grow through the whole season, or add in the fall. Perennial Sedum is a nice way to add color and richness to your garden. Sedum grows in a nice full bush with star shaped clusters of flowers. Some varieties of Sedums can grow up to 3’ tall so they make a nice backdrop or border to your garden. Black eyed Susans are resilient perennials that bloom in the summer but also into the fall. Fall plants like mums and asters can also be planted in your garden bed. You need not worry if you are just deciding that you want these fall blooms; they can be planted through August and September. Another addition to your fall garden space may be some low lying hen and chicks or sprawling hostas interspersed with the colors of the aster and mums. As you cull your garden of matured annuals, mulch can be spread between the remaining plants to give your garden a new look as well as protecting the soil and bulbs that will be the foundation of next spring’s garden.
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