Meet Marianne Binetti on Sept. 6 for a free talk “Fall is for Planting” and meet problem solving plants with fall color, starting at 10 a.m. at Windmill Gardens in Sumner. Visit www.binettigarden for more details.

Fall is for planting and the end of August is the start of the fall season as night temperatures cool and nurseries restock with a fresh supply of trees, shrubs and perennials.

The best time to add new plants to the landscape is when the autumn rains return to keep the soil moist, but this week is a good time to research hardy plant material to replace the sad-looking plants that have not done well in your landscape.

Q. What shrub can I plant in the shade for color that is not a hydrangea? I realize everyone seems to love hydrangeas, but this area is near a tree and the so

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