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Start Planning Your Fall Garden Now

Posted on by crystal
05
Aug

August is the perfect time to begin planning for a beautiful fall landscape. While your garden is still full of summer color, now is when many gardeners start thinking ahead. Planning early gives you the best selection of plants and plenty of time to prepare your landscape for cooler weather and next spring’s success.

Whether you’re refreshing garden beds, planting colorful containers, or planning a landscape makeover, there are plenty of exciting options to explore.

Add Beautiful Fall Color

As summer flowers begin to fade, fall favorites step into the spotlight.

Consider adding:

  • Garden mums
  • Asters
  • Sedum
  • Ornamental kale
  • Flowering cabbage
  • Late-blooming perennials

These dependable plants provide vibrant color well into autumn.

Plant Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental grasses add movement, texture, and year-round beauty.

Popular varieties offer:

  • Graceful foliage
  • Decorative seed heads
  • Beautiful fall color
  • Winter interest

They pair perfectly with flowering perennials and shrubs for a natural Cape Cod landscape.

Think About Trees and Shrubs

Late summer is an ideal time to begin planning larger landscape projects.

Consider adding:

  • Flowering shrubs
  • Evergreens
  • Shade trees
  • Ornamental trees
  • Native plants

Shopping early gives you the best selection before the busy fall planting season begins.

Plan for Spring with Bulbs

The secret to a colorful spring garden starts in the fall.

Choose favorites such as:

  • Daffodils
  • Tulips
  • Crocus
  • Hyacinths
  • Alliums

Buying bulbs early ensures the best selection before planting season arrives.

Grow Cool-Season Vegetables

Many vegetables thrive as temperatures begin to cool.

Excellent late-season choices include:

  • Lettuce
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Broccoli
  • Swiss chard
  • Radishes

These crops often provide delicious harvests well into the fall months.

Refresh Your Garden Beds

Take advantage of August by giving your landscape a little attention.

Now is a great time to:

  • Remove tired annuals
  • Pull weeds
  • Add fresh mulch
  • Work compost into garden beds
  • Divide overcrowded perennials

A little effort now helps create a healthier, more beautiful garden for the seasons ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August too early to start planning for fall?

Not at all. August is one of the best times to prepare for fall planting while the selection of plants is at its peak.

Can I plant trees and shrubs now?

Yes! Late summer and early fall provide excellent conditions for root development when plants are watered consistently.

When should I purchase spring bulbs?

Buying bulbs early gives you the widest selection before fall planting begins.

What vegetables can I still plant?

Lettuce, spinach, kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, and radishes all grow well when planted in late summer.

Why plan ahead?

Planning now gives you more choices, allows time to prepare your landscape, and helps ensure a beautiful transition into fall and spring.

Visit Us

Whether you’re looking for colorful mums, asters, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees, spring bulbs, or cool-season vegetables, Crystal Lake Garden Shop has everything you need to create a beautiful garden for every season.

Crystal Lake Garden Shop – Plymouth

252 Summer Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone: (508) 746-4439

Crystal Lake Garden Shop – Carver

19 West Street
Carver, MA 02330
Phone: (508) 866-2873

Hours
Open 7 Days
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Visit either of our locations and let our knowledgeable team help you plan a colorful, thriving landscape that will shine through fall and beyond.

crystal