This fall season, make the most of your garden with help from Landscape Direct! Make fall fun with the best seasonal plant picks, planting tips to keep your roots strong, and unique ideas to spice up your garden space.
Fall Planting Tips:
It’s important to choose your plants wisely when planting in the fall, as not all varieties are made to withstand the cold temperatures while the roots are settling in and establishing in new ground. Along with picking the right plants, it’s also essential to be mindful of the timing when planting. It is recommended to plant about 6-8 weeks ahead of the first hard frost to give plants time to root. When watering, ensure that the soil stays moist but not waterlogged as new plants need consistent watering to establish roots well. Even though the fall has cooler weather, watering is just as important as in the summer and plants should be watered deeply but less frequently.
Some of our best recommendations for fall picks include:
- All Gold Forest Grass
- Korean Feather Reed Grass
- Dwarf Zebra Grass
- Porcupine Grass
- Baltic Ivy
- Morning Light Japanese Silver Grass
- Maiden Grass
- Limelight Hydrangea
- Limelight PRIME Hydrangea
- Sprinter Boxwood
These plants thrive and bloom best from late summer to fall and make beautiful additions to any outdoor space, adding deep and bold colours to garden palettes. Ornamental grasses are also a great pick for the fall as it adds more texture and visual appeal to gardens throughout the season.
Fun Fall Ideas:
Even though everyone loves spring and summer gardening and colours, there are many ways to spice up your fall garden to add more beauty, personality, and interest throughout the season. Follow these top 3 suggestions to bring a touch of magic to your garden in the next couple of months:
- Create a fall-themed palette:
Fall colours are just as beautiful and intriguing as spring and summer, so bring them to life in your garden this year! Plant flowers and foliage in the late summer to early fall with hues of orange, reds, purples, and golds to match the changing leaves and add more appeal to your outdoor space. In addition, mix in plants with striking and unique foliage such as coral bells or purple fountain grass to add texture. Furthermore, you can use pumpkin planters to enhance the fall theme or scatter pumpkins and gourds around your garden for decor. Not only does this make your landscape more fun for the fall, but also a great display for thanksgiving visitors. You can also make use of outdoor lighting like string lights, fairy lights, or lanterns to illuminate pathways and highlight plants in the evening.
- Plant a late-season herb garden:
Many herbs grow better without intense heat or sun, so growing herbs like sage, thyme, rosemary, and oregano are a great addition to your garden for the fall. These edible favourites thrive in cooler temperatures and are perfect fresh staples in the kitchen for many fall meals.
- Set up a bird feeder:
As fall is a key migration season for birds, it’s a great time to set up a bird feeder and see what different and unique species stop to visit! Add life to your garden by installing bird feeders or bird baths to help feed and care for birds passing in their migration or your favourite locals to have an outdoor oasis of their own.
Use these tips, tricks, and fun ideas to make your garden extra special this season and keep the passion and excitement for gardening alive, even in the cooler months! If you try any of these suggestions, we would love to see! Share your gardens with us on social media and tag #LDGardens for a chance to be featured on our social media pages.