Are you looking to give your garden color and interest all year but don't know where to start—especially for fall and winter? People often turn to blooms, but there are many elements that give us color and interest including flowers, foliage, colorful stems, and fruit such as berries. Read on for ideas!
Fall is the perfect time to plant most trees and shrubs. Discover 9 eye-catching shrubs and trees to brighten your fall and winter landscape, as well as provide a welcome snack for birds and wildlife when other food sources are scarce.
When designers at Oehme, van Sweden & Associates were challenged with the task of renovating a nearly 2-acre lot, they followed the tenets of less lawn, four seasons of interest, and environmental sensitivity. See what they did to make the homeowner say, “Before, I never went into the garden; now I am part of it.” Photo by Jason Dewey.
Deer are majestic creatures that are beautiful to watch until they start snacking on your garden. While tulips are “deer candy,” there is a long list of stunning spring-flowering bulbs that pesky backyard grazers will avoid—many of which will naturalize and spread over time. Visit FlowerBulbs.com for inspiration and more information. Pictured: Chequered lily (Fritillaria meleagris).
See more deer-resistant plants below—and don't forget to check out our Instagram to enter to win $100 to spend on bulbs!
There's more to shrubs than pretty spring and summer flowers or glossy green leaves. Many shrubs shine in fall and winter, providing dried flowers for arrangements, colorful stems once their leaves have fallen, or beautiful berries that entice wildlife to visit your garden—see 9 of our favorites! Pictured: Arctic Fire® Red red-osier dogwood, Little Henry® sweetspire, and Bobo® hydrangea. Photos by: Proven Winners.
Deer-Resistant Plants & Design Solutions
Many gardeners are assessing their gardens this fall and making plans for next year. If your plans include better protection against deer, we've got more than 20 deer-resistant plants that aren't usually on their menu, along with other strategies, online learning opportunities, deer-proof garden plans, and more great resources.
WEBINAR: A Journey Through Your October Garden
with David Culp
Thursday, October 27 @ 6PM EST*
Registration is now open for the next webinar with David Culp. Join us Thursday, October 27th, for A Journey Through Your October Garden. In this session, David and Jim will be talking about:
Foliage Color: Taking a closer look at trees, shrubs, and other elements of color in your autumn garden
Planning for Your Winter Garden: Keep your winter garden beautiful with hardscape, trees, and late-winter/early-spring blooming plants
More Bulbs: Discover unusual bulb varieties to freshen your spring garden look
*Can't join us at that time? All those registered will receive access to the recording for 30 days following the live event.
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TRAVEL: Private Gardens & Country Estates
of the Costwolds, England
June 10-19, 2023
Journey through the Cotswold region of England with landscape craftsman Jerry Fritz and his wife, Amy, to some of the world's best gardens, including several exclusive private estates. Meet the owners and head gardeners who will give insights into the gardens that you won't be able to get anywhere else. This bespoke tour also includes four-star accommodations along with unique shopping opportunities and is only open to a very limited number of guests. Get more information, see the tour outline, and reserve your spot today!
Don't miss this unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
We certainly hope our gardening friends in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and anywhere else affected by Hurricane Ian are safe. There were also public gardens that were affected, with some being completely devastated. If you'd like more information or to see how you can help, the American Public Gardens Association has updates on their website.
Happy gardening!
- Linda
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