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Five Tips for a Show-stopping Fall Landscape

November 1, 2011 4:54 pm

Kids are back at school, football games have kicked off and in some parts of the country leaves are falling. Even with brisk temperatures on their way, anyone can create a beautiful fall landscape by giving show-stopping plants center stage in the garden. Landscape designers from around the country offer these tips to create a show-stopping fall garden you will enjoy for years to come.

1. Consider Your Space
There is never a dull moment in the fall landscape. Consider what shapes and colors currently exist in your garden. "Although we may lose some of the plant material framework in the garden during the autumn months, we gain fall foliage color, sculptural shapes of the deciduous trees and shrubs, and the architectural details become the focal point. If a garden is pleasing to look at or walk through in autumn or winter it is usually because of the use of space--patterns created by paths or walls, shapes of plant material and the silhouettes of tree trunks and branches," says landscape designer Suzanne Arca.

2. Do Your Homework
Visit your local garden center and make a list of your favorite plants and color combinations. The colors and combinations of plants can give you inspiration and highlight what is available.

3. Plant Trees and Shrubs Now
Plant now to give plants plenty of time to establish roots before summer. Planting in the fall lets your plants have months to settle in before the heat of summer.

4. Try Something New
Laura Kuhn, a professional landscape designer in Arlington, Massachusetts reflects on fall landscapes with a unique perspective. “Interest can be created by what you don’t do rather than what you do, so think about implementing a low-maintenance plan for garden care: leave seed heads and stems on the plants to create instant ornamental appeal,” says Kuhn.

5. Avoid Common Mistakes
Avoid common mistakes that can work against your hard work in the garden. Mulch pushed up against a tree trunk ensures that a moist environment will ensue, thus providing the perfect environment for diseases and pests. Instead, create a saucer with the mulch to trap water and give the tree some breathing room.

For more information and for help finding a professional landscaper, visit www.apld.org.


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