Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Autumn 2024

Autumn Potted Colour A s the days grow shorter, bring some cheer back to the garden with a liberal dose of potted colour for a long-lasting display of cool season bloomers. Autumn is all about colour, as trees that have been green and lush all summer long reveal new and flamboyant personalities. Expect to enjoy flame-coloured leaves on maples, burgundy and red on grapevines and yellow on ash trees, while crepe myrtles have their own cascades of yellow and gold. The plants that put on these amazing leaf colours lose their foliage in autumn or early winter and enter a period of dormancy until spring returns, and they regrow their leaves. For instant colour in your garden, you simply can’t go past potted colour assorted plants. Set the mood with bright coloured flowers this season. Whether you choose annuals, perennials or shrubs, they smarten up any outdoor area and make it feel like there’s no place like home! To get started, choose an attractive planter. Look for one that complements your home’s style and colour, and make sure it’s large enough to make a statement so you and your family can admire their beauty whilst in full bloom. Then, pay attention to how much light your plants receive and choose plants that can handle your specific sun/shade conditions. Be unique and creative. Opt for flowers of a single colour for maximum impact. Or mix and match types of plants, combining upright forms with those that spill over the edges. Shrubs also work well in containers for a more formal appearance. Start with the right size pot. Plant size should determine pot size, Choose the right plants, use a quality growing mix, Water diligently, fertilize regularly, Primp, Prune and Replace. Why not pop a big, bright pot of them by your front door for an instant welcome to greet you when you get home... Make a good first impression. Head to your local garden centre for some cheerful seasonal colour and advice.

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