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Extending the Season
Make the beautiful autumn season last! There is still plenty of time to enhance your garden and enjoy it on a cool evening.
Fall is the ideal time to work outdoors – the cooler weather makes it pleasant to work outside, and the plants can establish their roots in the warm soil. Cool nights make it enjoyable to cozy up with a blanket next to a heater or fire table.
Some of our favorite season-extenders from Proven Winners include:
Graceful Grasses are a classic annual for fall landscapes and containers. The plants will last well into fall, providing winter interest and food for birds until the heavy snow falls.
Purple Fountain Grass, Fireworks and Skyrocket
Dolce Heucheras are versatile perennials for both sun and shade that will provide year-round interest with their evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage.
Cinnamon Curls, Brazen Raisin, Crème Brulee, and Blackberry Ice
Fire Light Hardy Hydrangea paniculata shrubs are one of the easiest types of hydrangeas to grow. They bloom reliably every year and aren’t fussy about soil pH. Dwarf varieties are excellent in containers, while larger specimens are showoffs in the landscape when used as focal points and hedges.
Firelight, Limelight and Pinky Winky
Fire tables and heaters provide a great place to gather. Adding a fire table or heater to you outdoor living area will offer the opportunity to enjoy your garden in the evening!
Wood burning fire tables are easy to install and they can double as an outdoor grill. Gas burners are easy to light and control the flame. They also are clean, smokeless and can turn off instantly.
Here are some of our favorites:
Sherwood Fire Table by Hanamint and Mayfair 48 Inch Fire Table
Fire tables are perfect for roasting marshmallows and best enjoyed in the center of your seating area. Whether you choose wood or gas burning, fire tables are available in many shapes and sizes. They can be sunk into the ground or built above ground using brick materials.
Lava Lite Patio Heater in Heritage Bronze and Ember Patio Heater in Heritage Bronze
Lava Heat Italia is a world-recognized brand in patio heaters. Powered with propane, these heaters are very easy to use, add a stylish and upscale look to your outdoor space and will keep you warm during those beautiful fall nights.
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