How to Keep Your Maryland Garden Colorful in Fall

Fall doesn’t mean the end of vibrant gardens. Maryland’s climate provides the perfect backdrop for an array of plants that thrive in cooler weather, offering stunning hues of red, yellow, orange, and even purple. With the right plants and care, you can keep your garden colorful and inviting all season long.

1. Plant Fall-Blooming Flowers

Add plants that peak during fall to keep your garden blooming as the temperatures drop. Some top choices include:

• Chrysanthemums (Mums): Available in a wide range of colors, mums are the quintessential fall flower.

• Asters: These daisy-like flowers add pops of purple, blue, or pink to your garden.

• Goldenrod: A hardy plant with bright yellow flowers that attract pollinators.

2. Incorporate Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental grasses provide texture and movement to your fall garden. Look for varieties like:

• Switchgrass: Known for its feathery plumes in shades of red or bronze.

• Purple Fountain Grass: Adds deep purple tones to your landscape.

• Little Bluestem: Offers stunning shades of copper, orange, and red in fall.

3. Add Shrubs with Vibrant Foliage

Some shrubs offer spectacular fall color and structure to your garden:

• Burning Bush: Bright red leaves make this shrub a standout.

• Viburnum: Produces stunning foliage in hues of red, orange, or purple.

• Oakleaf Hydrangea: Provides rich burgundy leaves in the fall and textured bark for winter interest.

4. Plant Trees with Stunning Fall Colors

Maryland’s native trees provide breathtaking foliage in autumn. Consider:

• Maple Trees: Varieties like sugar and red maples produce fiery red and orange leaves.

• Dogwoods: Not only do they have beautiful fall foliage, but they also produce red berries for wildlife.

• Serviceberry: Offers golden leaves and edible berries.

5. Use Decorative Containers

Extend your garden’s appeal by planting fall flowers in containers that can be moved and rearranged as needed. Choose seasonal accents like pumpkins, gourds, or hay bales to complement your displays.

6. Don’t Forget Evergreens

Balance your garden’s fall colors with evergreens, which provide a backdrop of lush greenery. Options include:

• Boxwood

• Holly

• Arborvitae

7. Keep Your Garden Healthy

A colorful garden is a healthy garden. To maintain vibrancy:

• Deadhead flowers to encourage new blooms.

• Water consistently to support new fall plantings.

• Mulch garden beds to regulate soil temperature and retain moisture.

8. Add Nighttime Lighting

Highlight the beauty of your fall garden with outdoor lighting. Use spotlights to accent trees or pathways lined with solar lights to create a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Let Scapers Landscaping Keep Your Garden Vibrant This Fall

Maintaining a colorful garden through fall requires the right plants and a little extra care. At Scapers Landscaping, we specialize in fall planting, design, and maintenance services tailored to Maryland’s seasonal beauty.

Contact us today to schedule your fall garden consultation and keep your landscape looking its best.