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Fall is a great time to plant trees. The cooler temperatures and shorter days help to reduce stress on the trees, and they have plenty of time to establish themselves before winter. If you're looking for ideas for trees to plant in your fall garden, check out Wattersgardencenter.com. They have a wide selection of trees perfect for this time of year. Here are the top 10 trees for fall planting, according to Wattersgardencenter.com Red Maple (Acer rubrum) Red #maples are known for their beautiful red fall #foliage. They are also fast-growing and relatively easy to care for. O   Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) Sugar maples are another great option for fall foliage. They are also a good source of maple syrup.   Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) Japanese maples are known for their delicate leaves and beautiful fall colors. They are also relatively slow-growing, making them a good choice for small yards.   Dogwood (Cornus florida) #Dogwoods are known for their beautiful white or pink spring flowers and their red fall foliage. They are also relatively easy to care for.   Crabapple (Malus) Crabapple trees produce beautiful spring flowers and small fruits in the fall. They are also relatively easy to care for.   Birch (Betula) #Birch trees are known for their white or silver bark and their bright green summer foliage. Some varieties also have yellow or orange fall foliage. Oak (Quercus) Oaks are slow-growing but long-lived trees. They are known for their sturdy branches and beautiful fall foliage.   Magnolia (Magnolia) Magnolia trees are known for their beautiful spring flowers and their large, dark green leaves. Some varieties also have yellow or orange fall foliage.   Hornbeam (Carpinus) #Hornbeam trees are known for their dense foliage and their ability to tolerate a variety of soil and sun conditions. Some varieties also have yellow or orange fall foliage.   Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) #Sweetgum trees are known for their star-shaped leaves and their brilliant red, orange, and yellow fall foliage. When choosing a tree to plant in your #fall garden, be sure to consider the size and shape of the tree, as well as its climate and soil requirements. You should also consider the purpose of the tree. For example, if you are looking for a tree to provide shade, you will want to choose a tree that grows to a large size. If you are looking for a tree to provide privacy, you will want to choose a tree with dense foliage. No matter what your needs are, you are sure to find the perfect tree for your fall garden at Wattersgardencenter.com.    

Anemone (Windflower) Plant Care Guide: How to Grow Anemone (Windflower) Plant Anemone, commonly referred to as windflower, is a low-maintenance perennial that adds a delicate touch of color to any garden. Explore its diverse varieties. #ezsuggest #anemone #windflower  https://lnkd.in/gcM2j6nv

Plant trees in fall for acclimation. Consider type, size, and local suitability. Choose from recommended species in a minimum five-gallon container. Keep roots damp, mulch, water, avoid heavy pruning. Select a suitable tree for lasting beauty and shade.

Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans) is named for its native area, the island of Madeira in the Canary Islands. The showy flowering shrub is a popular plant due to its purple flowers that start appearing in early spring. The growth pattern is mounding, low-branching and can grow 8-9 feet tall and 9-10 feet wide. The plant can be invasive to coastal regions; it is toxic to humans and animals. It is a bee magnet and absolutely stunning flowers. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and a wide range of insects and songbirds are drawn to its nectar-rich flowers. It is drought tolerant and does well in many soil conditions, including clay, sand, and loam, and can tolerate a wide range of pH levels. As long as it has great drainage, the plant will do well. In any soil, however, good drainage is essential. Regarding maintenance, it is recommended to cut spent flower stalks regularly. This will encourage new growth. Light pruning in summer and late is recommended to help preserve the fullness of the pride of Madeira's foliage. Its a perfect plant to add to a garden for its natural mounding beauty with a pop of different purples and the deer don't touch!

Tangerine and Mandarin Trunk are typically smooth and thin, covered in a thin layer of bark that can range in color from light brown to a reddish-brown hue. The bark might have small, raised areas called lenticels, which are pores that allow for gas exchange. As the tree ages, the bark might become slightly rougher, but it generally remains relatively smooth compared to some other tree species. #Crops #PlantsSection

When considering the bloom times of the plants in our gardens, there is often a gap between plants that flower in spring and those that flower in midsummer. One of the best choices to bridge that gap are 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯, which flower throughout the month of June. Their open, bell-shaped flowers provide easy access to pollen for many insects, and long-tongued pollinators like bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers for nectar as well. By including 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 species in your garden, you help to provide those vital resources without any “lean” times where the pollinators might have to look elsewhere. We currently have Foxglove Beardtongue (𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴) and Long-sepaled Beardtongue (𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘴) available. Foxglove Beardtongue (photo 1) grows between 1 and 3 feet tall, sometimes taller, and prefers full sun to light shade with medium to dry soil. The tubular flowers are white, rising on tall stalks above a clump of basal foliage that acts as a terrific ground cover. That basal foliage is semi-evergreen as well, often persisting into the next spring before being replaced with fresh leaves. Long-sepaled Beardtongue (photo 2) also grows between 1 and 3 feet tall, and does well in full sun but can tolerate a little more shade than its counterpart. Also, it prefers medium to moist soil. This species has pink flowers instead of white, but they both have that great basal foliage that helps suppress weed growth around them. Both species spread readily by seed if allowed. #sciotogardens #nativeplantsnaturalbenefits #penstemon #penstemons #penstemondigitalis #foxglovebeardtongue #penstemoncalycosus #smoothbeardtongue #calicobeardtongue #bridgeplant #bridgeplants #pollen #nectar #pollinatorplants #pollinatorplant #pollinators #mothsandbutterflies #butterfliesandmoths #lepidóptera #bumblebee #bumblebees #longtonguedbees #hummingbirds

Most of the plants that start with the letter J come from tropical climates or from Asia. There are a few North American native plants on this list, too. J is one of the least used letters in the alphabet, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of flowers that start with J! #FlowerIndex #Flowersthatstartwithj #TypesofFlowers

How to Repot a Bonsai Tree? Bonsai is not only a method of cultivating plants but also an art form. Since its creation over a thousand years ago, bonsai has been a way to display trees in their close-to-natural state while enabling them to grow in a space much smaller than their typical habitats. That said, even if we plant miniature bonsai with pruned roots and wires, it’s necessary to know how to repot a bonsai tree, as eventually, the plant will outgrow its container. If you found yourself in this predicament, read below. #floridayards#gardeningtips#plantcare Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3mDMWMh

🚨 Boxwood Tree Moth Alert 🚨 Look familiar? If your boxwoods look like this, they have probably been met by the boxwood moth. This moth has spread through the Niagara Region, and is claiming countless boxwood shrubs! We recommend refraining from planting any boxwoods in your gardens for the time being, to avoid losing them. But if you already have boxwoods, there are a few things that can be done to prevent or minimize damage: 1. Monitor your plants- keep an eye out for signs of boxwood moth (i.e., white cocoons, caterpillar silk, browning leaves). 2. Treat your plants, or call a professional to treat them. A common treatment is "BTK", which can be found in local garden and greenhouse center. Late May and July are good times to do so. 3. Fertilize - May and October. 4. Pruning - before August 1 or in late winter. Research proper ways to dispose infected branches. For more information, visit the link to Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association just below: https://lnkd.in/gGi__yvC If you are interested in solutions or have questions, give us a call! We are here to help. #boxwood #boxwoodmoth #landscape #gardens #niagararegion #prevention