Fall Gardening Ideas & Tips
Plants, flowers, design ideas, DIY's and more to help you get the most out of your fall garden.
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FALL GARDEN DESIGN
To celebrate this time of year, we provide ideas for creating alluring autumn gardens.
Get tips for designing creative container gardens that say "autumn".
Usher in the crisp days of autumn with these creative fall front porch ideas.
See how flaming fall colors and tawny grasses exhibit the season’s remarkable changes in depth, texture and color.
Don't overlook the importance of lighting while planning out a landscape design.
Dutch garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet plants bulbs in an unusual way, creating painterly results in the garden.
FALL HOW-TO'S
Extend the gardening season and get a jumpstart on spring by putting these plants in the ground now.
By preparing now, you can save time next spring when the growing season ramps back up.
Learn how to properly buy, plant, grow and care for flower bulbs.
POPULAR FALL PLANTS
20 fall-blooming annuals and perennials that will continue to bring color, texture, and beauty to your garden.
The growing season’s not over—try these varieties for a fall harvest.
Try these reliable flower bulbs to plant in fall for spring color.
Learn the basics of growing and caring for this favorite fall color bloomer.
Learn how and where to plant these easy-to-grow fall bloomers in your garden.
Daisy-like blooms that last for weeks bring nonstop color to the late-summer & fall garden.
Learn how to plant and care for dahlias in your garden.
Pansies bring brilliant color to the cool-season garden. Get tips for growing, planting, and caring for pansy flowers.
Plant ground cover or tall types of sedum for color and interest during the transition from summer to fall.
There are many more plants featured throughout the site. Use the search bar above to find what you're looking for.
ALSO POPULAR FOR FALL
Nothing else signals the seasonal shift as beautifully as these native trees.
Take a close-up look at the intricate bark of eight trees, and read four tips on how to design with bark.
Check out these elaborate pumpkin carvings from six carvers—they're inspiring, scary, funny, and beautiful!
Food blogger Tieghan Gerard shares some mouthwatering pumpkin dishes to add to your repertoire!
Tips to get your garden ready for winter in any climate—even in warm areas!
Fall garden ideas & inspiration from our friends at Proven Winners.
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