Posts Tagged ‘fall color’
Sky Staff Favorites for Fall: What Can I Plant Now?
As things quiet down and we settle in for the wet season ahead, we’re taking a little time to share a short list of the perfect fall plants to fill in an empty spot in the garden for fall and winter interest. We asked our staff straight up: What plants do we have this season…
Read MoreJapanese Maples: Our Favorites for Fall 2022
Japanese maples are a diverse family of deciduous trees, adored for their beautiful foliage and graceful structure. There is huge variation in height, growth form, leaf shape, foliage coloring, and bark appearance, making Japanese maples a versatile option for any garden. Maples thrive in rich well-draining soil and in sun to part shade conditions, both…
Read MorePlants for a Haunted Halloween Garden
Some gardens are spooky year round! Bloodgood Japanese Maple Two very special seasons collide in our October gardens. Of course, we’re talking about fall planting season, and spooky season! Now is the perfect time for our gardens to get into the spirit of things with wonderfully wicked plants of all kinds. Whether you garden in…
Read MoreThe Fall Garden Fashion Show
While spring and summer boast plenty of blooms, one could argue that the real fashion show belongs to autumn. In our Pacific Northwest fall gardens, flowers give way to colorful berries and intriguing seed pods; leaves transition through a vibrant cavalcade of colors, then drop to dramatically reveal textured bark and twisting branches; and all of…
Read MoreContainer Japanese Maples: Tips & Tricks from a Pro
See our favorite maples for Fall 2022! Planting Japanese maples in containers is a great opportunity to add beauty, height & interest to your view, whether it’s on a back porch patio or part of a larger landscape. And, it’s easy to keep them happy and healthy when you meet their basic needs. Check out…
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