Late summer is a fantastic time to give your landscape new life. See how to brighten up your outdoor spaces with these colorful perennials.
Late-Blooming Perennials Add Color
Add late-blooming perennial flowers to your garden now to help carry the color show forward through fall. Top picks include:
Ornamental Grasses Add Structure
Ornamental grasses are also ideal candidates for late-season planting. These airy beauties are at their best at this time of year as they send up spectacular flower spikes that you can leave in place all winter long. Some top grasses include:
Groundcovers Solve Problems
Perk up a hard-to-plant location with groundcovers. These low-growing charmers are a snap to grow, and, over time, spread and beautify barren areas of your yard. For quick-coverage results, plant ground covers 6 to 10 inches apart. Top groundcovers include:
Plan for Your Location
Read the plant label before you buy any plant. If your garden is sunny, look for plants listed for that environment. Sun lovers prefer a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sun each day. If there's less light than that, consider perennials that prefer or tolerate partial sun, instead.
