Saturday, August 24, 2013

Fall Bloomers

Fall is coming soon, and with it comes an opportunity to create or re-design garden beds. There are multiple plants that are better to plant in the fall, and designing beds is a great way to make your property look better. Here are a few plants that bloom in the fall, That you can incorporate into a  fall flower bed.



Aster- The aster is a beautiful flower that blooms in the fall. The pink, blue purple and white flowers are perfect for adding color to your beds.

Russian Sage- In every garden it is important to add contrast to all the autumnal shades. The Russian sage is perfect for this because of its light blue flower and silvery foliage.

Goldenrod- The cheery yellow flower of the Goldenrod is a staple to fall in New England. This is a tough yet beautiful plant that looks good, despite summer heat and drought.

Colchicum- The Colchicum is a beautiful plant that looks like a fall-blooming crocus, but more energetic. Its big, cup-shaped blooms will give a blast of pink and white to your fall beds.

Helenium- Among the daisy family, the helenium stands our for its cheery yellow, orange or red blooms at the end of the year.

Red Spider Lily- Among the most exotic bulbs, the red spider lily send out a beautiful burst of bright red flowers. After these fade, the plants sappy leaves take their place.

Sedum- One of the quintessential autumn plants, the sedum bursts into bloom at summer's end. This tough plant is able to withstand summer heat and drought, while looking great in a bed.

These plants will add color to your fall beds. As you plan your beds consider which colors go well and what will look best in the environment you are working with.

Tyler Kaiser
T. J. Landscaping

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