As the cool weather moves in, and your summer blooms begin to wilt, fall can provide a whole new world of color to your landscape. From classic fall shades of red, orange, and yellow to vibrant purple and pink blooms you might associate with warmer temperatures, there’s an endless supply of options for colorful plants to spruce things up this Fall.
We’re sharing with you a few of our favorite plants to add to a landscape to compliment the typical mums, pumpkins, hay bales, and other outdoor fall decorations. Whether it’s adding new trees to your garden or planting evergreens in the yard, these fall landscaping ideas will yield big results for years to come. Plus, now that the cooler weather makes it a joy to be outdoors again, you can tidy up your yard to make it even more welcoming and livable.
If you’ve been putting off planting, fall is the ideal time to put in new perennials, shrubs, and trees because it’s less stressful on the plants. With cooler temperatures and more plentiful rainfall, your new plantings will have time to settle in and establish their roots before the winter weather sets in. Make sure to buy plants that can withstand cold temperatures by checking the hardiness zone in your area and be sure to plant at least six weeks before the ground freezes. As long as you keep everything well-watered (especially if it’s a particularly dry autumn), your yard will thrive throughout the fall season.
Keep reading to see 5 of our favorite plants for your fall landscape:
- Evergreens
Because fall is the ideal time for plants to get established, consider adding evergreens to your landscape. Evergreens offers year-round color to your landscape and provide shelter to wildlife for the winter. - Plant a Tree
Autumn is a great time to plant any tree because it’s less stressful for the plant as it tries to get established. While you’re at it, opt for a tree that has gorgeous autumn colors, such as sugar maple, red maple, dogwood, or redbud. - Smoke Bush
Expect beautiful hues from this deciduous shrub come fall. The smoke bush, or Cotinus coggygria, turns orange, yellow, or a purple-red shade when the temperature drops, depending on the variety. - Verbena
Known for their clusters of tiny, five-petaled tubular blooms, this ground cover or filler plant is anything but boring. Verbena is a heat-loving plant that continues to bloom through fall. Butterflies love this bright bloom, so prepare for frequent, friendly visitors. - Celosia
Celosia’s flame-like blooms are a real showstopper. This easy-to-grow annual, also known as Cockscomb, shows off with either upright plumes or bright twists that bloom in summer and fall.
If you’re ready to jumpstart a new landscaping project, call our team for help! We can walk you through the beginning, middle, and end stages while offering guidance and support.
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