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FALL DESIGN FOR YEAR ROUND BEAUTY

As summer fades and the crisp air of autumn takes over, September is a pivotal month in the landscape calendar. At WLDflora Landscape, we see this as an opportunity to shape outdoor spaces that not only embrace the beauty of fall but also transition seamlessly into winter and beyond. September is the perfect time to consider landscape designs that offer all-season appeal, combining bold structure, vibrant fall color and elements that make outdoor living enjoyable year-round.

FALL DESIGN FOR YEAR ROUND BEAUTY
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AUGUST : A PRELUDE TO FALL IN THE GARDEN

August is a month of transition, a time when the garden whispers its final notes of summer before the symphony of fall begins. The air, heavy with the lingering warmth of the season, starts to cool in the evenings, and the landscape offers a last burst of color and fragrance as if bidding farewell to the long days of sunlight.

AUGUST : A PRELUDE TO FALL IN THE GARDEN

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5 Tips to Planting that Perfect Container this year

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Do you ever want to just shake up the dull suburban neighborhood vibe with your containers - maybe some shocking oranges and some creepy colored succulents? Here are some tips from our WLDflora Landscape Hort Care Department to help you make some unique container compositions this year.

1. PLANT SIZE To make a visually pleasing design you need to incorporate the rule of 1/3s.- A plants mature size should be 2/3s taller than the size of the pot or vice versa. Plants with similar hues are unifying.

2. POTS The larger the pot the more dramatic the displays. Allow for plant growth and root spread. Use either foam or an upside down container to fill space and keep the planter from getting too heavy.

3. SOIL Use an all purpose soil except when planting succulents - which need a more coarse soil. We suggest either gravel or pumice for better drainage with succulents. Use a slow release fertilizer in the top 6-12”s of the soil for healthier plants.

4. PLANTING When planting the first thing you should do is cover the drain holes with a chicken wire or some kind of screening material. Clay pellets or a small pea gravel can be used to fill space above the screening for proper drainage. Next place the soil in the container leaving a couple inches of space from the top of the container. Pack it down gently and water to eliminate any excess air spaces. Now place your plants. When placing plants always start with the largest and then work your way down - large to medium to small and then fillers. Try not to cover the entire soil space with plants. It will fill in soon.

5. AFTER CARE Water is critical to your containers health and well being. Water profusely at first - at least until water begins to seep from the bottom of the containers drain holes. A good rule of thumb when watering containers is the finger test. Before watering poke a finger into the soil of the container and then pull it out - if soil is sticking to your finger watering may not e necessary.. On the other hand, if no soil is stuck to your finger it means the container is dry and water needs to be applied accordingly.

If watering is too time consuming we suggest a drip line irrigation system be installed - a 1.4” drip line or a spray emitter.