Iread that now is a good time to plant flowers for fall and winter color in the landscape. Could you suggest some specific plants, ideas and sources?

You will find a few things in the big box stores, but you need to go to a full-service nursery or garden store to find a big selection.

For short-term immediate effect, you will find fall blooming asters and chrysanthemums (mums) in bud and bloom. Asters have daisy-like flowers in pink, purple and white. Mums have the traditional fall orange, yellow and bronze shades. These are great to add quick sparkle if you are inviting friends into your home.

Pansies and violas are the workhorses for adding fall, winter and early spring color. Plants are already starting to bloom and they will continue to bloom through the winter and become their best

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