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It’s hard to believe that autumn is right around the corner. It seems like not that long ago when the final thaw of winter was being impatiently awaited. But here we are, at the end of August, and it’s time to start planning for fall. For those who have a hankering for landscaping, now is the perfect time to start getting ready for an autumn flowering escapade. Autumn annuals are the perfect way to create an autumnal vibe in your very own yard, and make the transition back to winter in style.

Autumn annuals have a very particular feel. When you see them carefully placed or planted in a landscape, you know for sure that summer has passed and jack-o-lanterns are on their way. Autumn annuals embody the essence of fall through their particular colors. Purples, pinks, oranges, reds, yellows, and some blues. These are some of the prominent colors that embody the essence of fall landscaping. Below is a list of some common autumn annuals that may inspire you this coming fall.

Mums (aka Chrysanthemums)

Mums are the quintessential autumn annual. As soon as the kids are back in school, and sometimes sooner, you will start to see mums displayed outside your local grocery store or nursery. Mums come is a wide variety of colors and their blooms last for weeks, not days. They can be mass planted in the yard or garden, or they make great container plants.

Aster

Asters are the true compliment to mums. They have similar daisy-like flowers to the mum, yet they are distinct. Aster flowers can be white, purple, blue, pink, or red, and their plants can be up to two to four feet tall. They bloom in large clusters from August through October, and therefore make a perfect autumn annual.

Marigolds

Marigolds make a great autumn annual because of their fall-like colors and their persistent blooms. Marigolds come in bright oranges, yellows, multi-color, and even reds. They help to add a bright, vibrant color to the yard and they will bloom until frost, so their beauty will last right up until winter.

Pansies

Pansies are great because of their versatility. While they can be a great spring or summer flower, they love cooler weather, too, and have excellent fall blooms. They can also add an element of color to an autumnal yard that is vibrant and cheerful – making the memories of summer last just a little longer.

Petunias

Petunias, like pansies, are another great transitional flower. Because they do great in spring and summer, but also love cooler weather, petunias make great autumn annuals. They help the feel of summer last longer, while enhancing the fall landscape with brightly colored blooms. Petunias, however, are not frost tolerant, so if the temperature drops too low, they will not survive.

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