As temperatures drop and evenings lengthen, many gardeners may consider postponing planting until spring. However, several options remain for adding vibrant color to gardens this autumn.
Garden centers offer a variety of plants like violas, pansies, and ivy that can quickly brighten outdoor spaces. TikTok gardening influencer Michael, recently shared tips for maintaining garden color in the fall. In a 30-second video, he encouraged viewers not to let summer pots sit empty. “Plant them now for some autumn color,” he advised. He recommended planting violas, pansies, heathers, conifers, ivy, and hardy tub plants. “These will look fantastic as gardens fade and will continue to provide visual interest into winter,” he said. Michael prefers bold single colors like white, red, and green for pots and hanging baskets.
The video garnered over 2,300 likes and many positive comments. One viewer, User J, raised a concern about a common practice in selling heather. “Are the heathers you planted natural colors? I see a lot that are spray-painted,” they noted. Michael reassured them, stating, “The ones I’m using are natural. You can usually tell the sprayed ones because the flower matches the stem color.” User JoJo2023 expressed excitement, saying, “Oh, good excuse for me to go to the garden center, thanks Michael.” Another user commented, “Thanks for this, my garden looks sad now that all my flowers have died.”
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