CONTENTS

image THE KEY PLAYERS

Beautiful Bloomers image Fabulous Foliage for Fall image Showy Seed Heads and Bountiful Berries

image PERFECT PARTNERS FOR FALL

A Fall Floral Extravaganza image The Show Goes On image Planning Ahead image Tropical Abundance image Cooling Things Down image Primary Colors for Fall image Shocking Contrasts image Pastel Perfection image Made for the Shade image Bountiful Bulbs image Fall-glorious Grasses image Climbing the Walls image Amazing Containers image Fall Foliage at Ground Level image Leaves Alone image Classy Seed-Heads image Very Berried image Exterior Decorating image It’s for the Birds image Up Close and Personal

image PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Stunning Sunny Gardens: A Sunny Street-side Border image Shady Characters for Autumn: A Shady Deck Border image High and Dry: A Delightful Doorway Garden image Wet and Wild: A Bed for the Birds image Heating Things Up: A Spectacular Side-yard Garden image Keeping Your Cool: Pretty in Pastel image Having It All: A Taste of Fall image Taking It Easy: A Fuss-free Foundation Border image Autumn Abundance for Sunny Containers: Tropical Explosion image Containers Made for the Shade: Lovely Leaves for Fall

image FALL GARDEN CARE PRIMER

Evaluating Your Garden image Improving Your Soil image Starting New Gardens image Planting and Transplanting image Making More Plants image Staking, Pruning, and Grooming image Keeping Plants Healthy image Preparing Your Plants for Winter image Caring for Lawn Areas image Caring for Tools

USDA HARDINESS ZONE MAP

INDEX

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Simply stunning. Fall color doesn’t come from tree leaves alone! Closer to eye level, you can enjoy an abundance of beautiful blooms and bright berries, as shown in this perfect partnership of Tartarian aster (Aster tataricus) and tea viburnum (Viburnum setigerum).