Gardening enthusiasts, whether masters or beginners, look forward to experiencing the boundless beauty of autumn and winter. The cooler temperatures offer an exhilarating environment for gardeners to extend their areas of interest. The vibrancy of autumn with the spectacle of a colourful backdrop of foliage elevates gardening to a delightful pursuit. Nonetheless, it is worth noting that gardening during this season does not solely revitalize your outdoor space; it also contributes to creating a more comforting and welcoming atmosphere, particularly when you intend to have outdoor activities during the daytime or evening.
Recently, gardening has gained immense popularity, so much so that it has been tagged as a trend. In fact, a home services website has designated this year as the “Year of the Backyard”. The site instrumentalized a survey that ascertained the rising interest in homeowners financing towards enhancement of their outdoor living spaces. Approximately 62% of the participants confirmed their plans to invest in a landscaping project. Similarly, another survey demonstrated the heightened enthusiasm towards gardening, with several gardeners willing to allot more time and money towards their gardens.
While availing of this trend, it’s crucial to choose the right plants and flowers to heighten the appeal of your garden. Gardeners can incorporate the warm ambiance of fall using deep red tones from flowers such as the Echinacea Double™ Scoop Strawberry Deluxe. Known for their resistance to drought and deer, these double blossomed flowers add a pop of colour to any landscape.
In contrast, the Centaurea Silver Swirl with its silver-white leaves offers a brilliant balance to your flower beds or borders. The ingenuity of these plants is that they glow in the moonlight providing a soothing visual charm to your patio.
With Halloween in full swing, darker, moodier colours alongside engaging textures can create an intriguing atmosphere in your garden. The Cool Wave® Pansy Violet Wing with deep purple blooms and a cheerful white-and-yellow center is an excellent choice to provide drama to your garden while the Asparagus FuzzyFern Frizz offers a frothy texture, perfect for flowerbed boundaries or hanging in baskets.
For those gourmands out there, the addition of Kitchen Minis™ Bonsai Basil to your kitchen counters and windowsills won’t just heighten the aesthetic appeal, it will also enrich your culinary adventures. Using home-grown herbs can seriously elevate your recipes, and these mini herbs boast of a strong flavour. Plus, there’s no chopping required – just add them to your dishes directly.
As the winter holidays approach, vibrant Poinsettias can add a dash of festivity to your garden. The Poinsettia Peach Glow offers uniqueness with its novelty colour and can be the pop of unexpected colour your garden needs. If you want something more whimsical, the Poinsettia Christmas Mouse with mouse ear-shaped bracts offer an adorable sight to behold. Gardening enthusiasts can also explore the Early Elegance series, which exhibits a striking vivid marble colour, including one of the pinkest colours available for Poinsettias.
By embracing these outdoor and indoor horticultural practices during the fall and winter seasons, not only can you make your spaces more lively and colourful, but you can also extend your hobby or craft, inviting a significant burst of creativity and positivity to your environment.
