Lowe's plants, tips and fire pits help you have fun outdoors this autumn
Planting in the cooler temperatures of fall reduces stress on young plants. The plants will need less water to adjust to their new home and the roots have time to get established, ensuring fuller plants come spring. Trees and shrubs are great to plant during the fall because their roots take hold more easily.
Some plants can be tricky to grow, so try these simple-to-plant perennials that last for years:
-- Shade-loving hostas are one of the most popular and easy-to-grow perennials. Plant these happy-looking leafy plants and watch as they slowly emerge in early spring. -- Peonies are prolific bloomers and stay pretty year after year. Plant in these beauties two inches below the soil, and their beautiful blooms will grace your garden in the spring. -- Elegant and tall like supermodels, irises are head-turners in the garden. With petals that seem to rest on one another, these striking purple flowers make any garden pop when the sun shines the spotlight on them in spring.
Fun With Fall Projects
Planting an edible garden promotes a healthier lifestyle and provides stress relief and true sense of accomplishment. And canning is a great way to save money while having some fun with your garden. Doing it yourself likely will make your homemade salsa and jam or canned pickles taste better than anything you could buy at the local grocery store. Lowe's has a number of sweet and savory recipes, from salsas to jams, at LowesCreativeIdeas.com, and visit Creative Ideas' how-to-guides and videos for simple, step-by-step canning instructions.
If you're canning for the first time, try the Enamel Water Bath
Fire Up the Pit or Heater to Extend Your Outdoor Living Season
With the weather starting to cool, don't give up on time outside enjoying your backyard or patio. Building your own fire pit or adding a patio heater are two great ways to continue using the space.
An outdoor space heater like the Garden Treasures Mocha Patio Heater (Item #48650) is the perfect option for those late-night games of darts or an outdoor dinner fresh off the grill.
A fire pit is a great way to warm up when the weather cools down. You
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