The past few frosty mornings in the Atlanta area have confirmed that it is indeed, fall again. My summer totes are making their way to the basement...goodbye Espadrilles! It is time to assess the condition of my foliage to see what needs pruning, pulling, or even moving to make a graceful transition to the inevitable cooler days and season that is upon us.
Well we all know good things have to come to an end, but there are many ideas afoot to make that enjoyment last just a wee bit longer.
There are many plants available that can stand up to a degree of cold or even a little frost. Your more fibrous and woody plants will be the kinds of plants to look for . There are also many varieties of tall grasses that have become available with in the last few years that make a great addition to your fall garden. There is such a collection of colors, heights, and plumage, you will find it hard to choose! The best thing about the grasses is that they are maintenance free.
In late summer and early fall there are many varieties of mums that can be planted. You will find them to be most hardy when dealing with the cold weather of October. Another great plant that can add a lot of color to your landscape is Kale.
There are many colorful trees for fall that you can plant in your yard. You can go from bright yellows to fiery red. Some of the premium choices are sugar maples, birch, ash ginkgo, redbud, beech, hickory, butternut, honey locust and the tulip tree to name a few out there. Do some research on the internet and you will find there are many new hybrids coming out every year.
With the phethora of gourds, pumpkins, cornstalks, hay bales and potted plants to be found at this time of the year there is no limit to the fun and great ideas you can come up with decorating your yard for fall. You could build a straw or hay bale stack on both sides at the end of your driveway and create an arrangement of fall colors. Cattails would make a nice addition to your fall collection as well. 
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