12 Shrubs, Trees, and Grasses for Fall and Winter InterestThankfully, the gardening season here in Charleston is not limited to the warmer months of the year. Planting can continue throughout the fall and winter months, allowing new plantings to get settled in before the first flush of spring growth appears. Not only can we continue to plant, but there are many trees, shrubs, and grasses that offer seasonal color and blooms during our fall and winter months. As the warm-season landscape goes to sleep, the show goes on! Fall and Winter Landscape Shopping Tip: Visit the Garden Center during the fall and winter seasons to get a good idea of how landscape plants you've been considering look during cooler weather. You'll discover that the form of some trees and shrubs can be just as interesting in the landscape without leaves as they are leafed out in spring and summer. For those shrubs that bloom in the fall and winter, you'll also be able to see flower colors and forms in person. And, last but not least, you'll have the opportunity to choose some new favorite evergreens! Camellia - Queens of the Fall and Winter garden! Both of our most popular Camellia shrub species have lustrous green foliage all year long, but there are key differences such as:
Holiday Decorating Tip: Evergreen trees such as Green Giant Arborvitae and Carolina Sapphire Cypress can also be used as living Christmas trees. Choose a size that makes sense for your indoor or outdoor living space, add your favorite decorations and lights, and enjoy the tree during the Christmas season. Your tree can then be planted in its forever home after the holidays. The fragrant foliage of these trees can also be used in wreaths, swags, and other winter arrangements!
FOR PLANTING SUCCESS:We highly recommend amending the soil in your planting area with Brownswood Premium Planting Mix as well as a starter fertilizer such as Espoma Organic Bio-tone® Starter Plus to give your new plants their best start. You can find our Planting Guide at the link below. It provides planting instructions and helpful information about watering and getting new plants established. We look forward to seeing you at the Garden Center!
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