Saturday, October 1, 2016

Fall Is Calling: What to Do in Your October Garden (10 photos)

Northwest. "Refresh your container gardens with a selection of winter-hardy evergreen shrubs, perennials and seasonal color spots," says landscape designer Karen Chapman.

For a festive fall arrangement, she says that "small conifers, bright spurge (Euphorbia spp) and evergreen sedums are easy candidates for containers — especially when dressed up with a few cheerful pansies."

It's also time to plant spring-blooming bulbs — even in containers. "Dwarf daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses are just a few of the possibilities," Chapman says.

Shown: 'Princess Irene' tulips are stunning with 'Peach Flambe' coral bells (Heuchera).

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