Gardening: Ask The Expert
FALL HAS
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ARRIVED by PJ Kratohvil, Owner of Complete Solutions
emperatures continue to drop, rain keeps falling, and days are getting shorter. If you’re looking for some ideas going into this fall season, we’ve got a few. Be sure to get outside and enjoy, fall in Texas is one of the best times of the year!
colors: orange, yellow, gold, etc. The two most common groups of marigolds are
the French marigolds (Tagetes patula) and the African (Tagetes erecta).
With less hours of daylight this time of year,
CLASSIC FALL COLOR
Fire pits/troughs and fireplaces are
usage. Adding some string lights along a
• Chrysanthemums are a common autumn flower in North Texas
tables can also be a big hit! Their sleek
lighting is a great option to extend your
handrail to create a boarder, putting some running some Edison lights to light up
• Panies are hardy plants ideal for North Texas winters
it comes to safety and showing off the
• Texas Aster. Fall aster blossoms from September to November in North Texas
bulbs in a seasonal wreath for interest, or
the sky, all will enhance your space. When dynamics of your property, we suggest LED fixtures. These will help visitors navigate walkways & patios while highlighting features at the same time.
• Snapdragons • Marigolds are one of the best picks, because they bloom in the classic autumn
popular and have been for years. Fire design and easy usage make them a
great choice for larger groups, whereas
fireplaces are ideal for those looking for
a more intimate experience. You can’t go wrong Incorporating that fire element with-in your outdoor space. Whether
you’re outside enjoying the warmth or inside just looking out, functioning or purely aesthetic it’s a win-win.
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