Just because the warmer months are coming to an end, it doesn’t mean that you need to put away your gardening tools. It’s time to get your fall flower gardens ready. Changing out your flower beds seasonally is a great way to enjoy gardening year-round. Here at Riverview Tree and Landscaping, we take care of our customers with beautiful fall flower gardens that continue color and joy in their outdoor space deep into the fall. Whether an experienced gardener or a “newbie”, fall flower gardens are the perfect way to showcase the vibrant hues and textures of this season.
Seasonal Flower Bed Change Over
Changing over your garden from summer to fall does not have to be a daunting task, it should be looked upon as one of the better times to rejuvenate your landscape with newer colors and plants. Begin by removing all the spent summer annuals and cutting back perennials that have passed their blooming prime. This will make room for your fall flower selections. Fall flower gardens do well when you prepare the soil with compost or well-rotted manure to feed your new plants. Remove any weeds that may have invaded your flower beds over the course of the summer.
Advantages of Fall Flower Gardens
There are many great advantages to creating a fall flower garden. For one, it extends the beauty of your outdoors long after summer has faded. Fall flower gardens bring color into an otherwise somewhat drab landscape. They also offer a vital food source for pollinators in preparation for winter. The bees, butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects, will thank you for the late season’s nectar. Besides, the fall flower gardens enhance the appeal of your house outdoors in the autumn months, ensuring it is one of the most beautiful homes in the neighborhood.
10 of the Best Flowers for Your Fall Garden
To help you get started with your fall flower garden, below is a list of some of the best flowers to plant.
- Chrysanthemums (Mums)
- Asters
- Pansies
- Sedum
- Black-eyed Susans
- Goldenrod
- Japanese Anemone
- Helenium
- Dahlias
- Celosia
These beautiful flowers of fall come in a wide array of colors and sizes, providing endless possibilities for creating a unique and stunning fall flower garden. Mix and match to create stunning combinations that will keep your garden vibrant throughout the autumn season.
Tips for Planning Your Fall Flower Garden
A successful fall flower garden, of course, requires planning. First, consider your space and the sunlight the area receives. Most fall flowers do prefer full sun, even though partial shade is somewhat tolerated. Also consider the height of your flowers: taller plants should go to the back of beds, with the shorter ones in front.
Another important element in designing your autumn flower garden is color. You’ll want to create a color scheme that will enhance the exterior of your house, as well as any changing leaves that may be present around you. Traditional fall colors include deep reds, oranges, and yellows, but don’t be afraid to add purples or whites or even blues for contrast.
When selecting plants for your fall flower garden, consider their bloom times. Select a collection of plants that will bloom early in the season, mid-season, and late, for color throughout the season. This way, autumn flowers can remain fresh and colored for months.
Don’t forget about texture when planting your fall flower garden. Combine plantings that offer a variety of leaf shapes and flower forms to give the garden some depth. For example, spiky blooms of celosia paired with rounded flowers of mums provide a nice textural contrast.
How to Care for Your Fall Flower Garden
Maintaining the fall flower garden is one of the most critical factors to make your garden looking at its best. Of course, fall flowers have a need for usual watering, especially those flowers which are planted recently. However, overwatering should be avoided because the temperatures in fall are cooler and the evaporation is slower. Mulching fall flower gardens is considered an effective way of retaining moisture and sheltering roots from early frosts.
Another important job with fall flower gardens is deadheading, which basically means removing spent blooms. This will help to encourage the flowers to keep on blooming and also keep your garden tidy. It is a good idea to stake taller plants so they would not top over in autumn winds.
Monitor weather later in the season. If an early freeze is forecast be prepared to cover your fall flower garden with sheets or frost cloth. This may give your blooms extra protection and extend the time you can enjoy your fall flower garden.
Enjoy the Beauty of Fall Flower Gardens
The flower garden is a great way to herald the change in seasons and continue to make the outdoors lovely and inviting. With the proper planning, plant selection, and care, the display can be absolutely stunning and the envy of the neighborhood. Riverview Tree and Landscaping has a passion for providing design and maintenance services that allow our customers to enjoy absolutely gorgeous fall flower gardens. It doesn’t matter if you plan to add some color to your front yard or want to create a cozy retreat in your backyard, fall flower gardens bring endless possibilities to add beauty and enjoyment.
At Riverview Tree and Landscaping, we’re here to guide you through all your gardening needs, be it advice, supplies, or larger landscaping projects; our staff of experts stands ready to help you out.
Happy gardening!
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