Seasonal

Fall Traditions

Pumpkins are a timeless and versatile element in fall decorating,

bringing warmth, color, and seasonal charm to both indoor and

  outdoor spaces. Nestled among potted mums, ornamental kale,

 or grasses, pumpkins add a rich contrast of texture and hue—

especially when mixing traditional orange varieties with white,

 green, or heirloom types in muted tones. Whether arranged on

 porches, tucked into garden beds, or displayed in rustic buckets

 with autumn leaves and dried flowers, pumpkins blend beautifully

 with fall blooms to create natural, inviting scenes. Their organic

  shapes and earthy tones echo the harvest season, making them

 perfect for both elegant and casual displays that celebrate

the beauty of autumn. Our unique collection of locally

 sourced fall pumpkins and gourds will be arriving

 at the end of this month.

Seasonal Transitions

As the days get shorter and temperatures cool down, your

houseplants may need a little extra attention to settle into

 their winter routine. If your plants spent the summer outdoors,

 bring them inside before nighttime temperatures drop into

the mid-50s, and check for pests before they join your indoor

 collection. Move plants closer to bright windows as daylight

 fades, while keeping them away from cold drafts and chilly

 glass. You’ll also want to water less often—check the soil first

 rather than sticking to a schedule, since plants grow more slowly

 and use less water in winter. Cut back on fertilizer until spring,

 and keep an eye on humidity, especially for tropical plants, since

 indoor heating can dry the air. Don’t be surprised if your plants

 grow more slowly or lose an occasional older leaf; that’s often just

 part of their seasonal adjustment. A little extra attention

 now will help keep your plants happy

 and healthy until spring arrives.

Fall Brilliance



As the weather cools, the rains return, and the landscape begins

its transition toward winter, now is an ideal time to plant trees. Fall

planting gives trees an opportunity to establish their roots while

cooler temperatures and natural rainfall help ease them into their new

home. It’s also the perfect season to look beyond spring and summer

 color. Trees can bring some of the most spectacular color to your

landscape in fall, filling your yard with brilliant shades of gold, orange,

 red, and bronze just as summer blooms begin to fade. At the nursery,

 we have a beautiful selection of trees ready to bring exceptional fall

 interest to your landscape. Consider the warm reddish-orange

 foliage of Pacific Sunset Maples, the distinctive form and color of

 Armstrong Maples, the stunning seasonal displays of Japanese

 Maples, or the rich autumn hues of Ironwood and so much more.

 Spring and summer may get much of the attention, but fall is

 when many trees truly take center stage. Plant now,

 and give your landscape another season



 of color, character, and beauty.

The Ancient Ginkgo

There are trees, and then there are ginkgo trees. With their

distinctive fan-shaped leaves and brilliant golden color in fall,

ginkgos are beautiful enough to stand out in any landscape.

 But their story goes far beyond their good looks. Often called

 a “living fossil,” Ginkgo biloba has a history stretching back

 millions of years, to a time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

 Ginkgos once grew across much of the Northern Hemisphere,

 but over time, their relatives gradually disappeared, leaving

 Ginkgo biloba as the only surviving species of its group.

 The tree survived in cultivation in China, where it was

valued and planted around temples before eventually spreading

 around the world. One remarkable example near an ancient

 temple in Xi’an, China, is believed to be more than 1,400 years

 old. Each fall, its golden leaves cover the courtyard in a beautiful

 sea of yellow. Today, ginkgos can be found along city streets

 and in landscapes around the world, still looking remarkably

 similar to their ancient ancestors. In stock now.

Colorful Conifers

Though they may not show off a beautiful display of blooms during

 the year, conifers have a great deal to offer a diverse landscape.

 Aside from most of them being evergreen, making them permanent

 foundations throughout every season, they add texture,

 colorful foliage, and whimsy that can sometimes be difficult to

 achieve with deciduous shrubs or perennials. As majestic

 specimens, they truly take a planting bed to the next level

of beauty and appreciation. Conifers are an important staple in

 the landscape and are a wonderful place to start when

 designing a new garden bed or reinventing an existing

 one. While walking our grounds, you’ll see many examples

 of how conifers can be used in both petite and large-scale

spaces to create year-round interest and structure. Due to their

 striking presence in the landscape, we grow and carry an extensive

 selection of conifer trees and shrubs. From dramatic upright forms

 to compact dwarf varieties perfect for smaller gardens, there is a

conifer suited for nearly every space and style. Come down and

speak with our helpful and friendly staff and add one of

 these colorful and texturally unique conifers

 to your landscape today.

September To-Do List

Plant your fall crops. Lettuce, kale, Swiss

 chard, and root crops, such as beets 

and carrots, can all be grown

 in our mild fall weather.

Aphids and other damaging insects are

still doing damage this time of year.

 Control them with Neem Oil Spray,

which is safe and

effective.

Harvest summer crops like tomatoes,

squash, and onions. Collect ripening

tree fruit. Apples and pears can be

 eaten fresh or preserved. Enjoy

your bounty!

Fall is here, and it is a great time to plant

 trees and shrubs. The cool, moist

 weather is ideal for getting

 them off to a great start.

Divide perennials. This is a great time

 to divide spring and early

summer perennials, such

 as iris, peony, daylilies,

 and bleeding hearts,

 to relocate or share.

Fall is a great time to reseed or patch your

 lawn. The cooler days and nights

 make it easier to get

 the lawn in shape.

When introducing trimmings and

clippings to the compost bin,

be sure to turn the pile so

that, come spring, your

 compost will be ready.