We still have some pretty significant blank spots in our planting areas near the screen porch. I want to get a few more larger bushes or small trees to fill in the area a bit more, but I needed some perennials as well. I decided to use some of the perennials that I already have including some beautiful irises which seem to thrive in my yard. I spread them out so they will be on both sides of the path leading from the front yard gate and arbor into the backyard.
I also transplanted some peonies which were not doing well in the far corner of the yard and spread them out in this area. They don't look so great now either but hopefully that will change by spring. And we really need to do something to cover up those beautiful air conditioning units!
Fall is also the time to plant your spring bulbs. I often forget until December but that still is not too late in Virginia fortunately. You should also dig up and divide tulips and daffodils every few years because eventually they sort of choke themselves out with lots of small bulbs growing off the original. I usually do that in the spring after the leaves start to turn brown but I may do a little of that this fall with some daffodils that grow at the base of our huge oak tree. If you want to expand your plant collection see if a friend or neighbor wants to swap some of their spreading perennials for yours.
This is also a great time of year to plant grass seed or sod your lawn. We have some serious bare spots in the backyard which need some topsoil and seed. We try to plan those types of plantings when rain is in the forecast, but usually we end up throwing the seed down when we have a few minutes.
What fall planting projects are you working on?
