There are still about 8 weeks of good growing season left in Central Oregon. Don't hang up your gardening gloves quite yet.

Some of our favorite choices for fall planting include: Mums, Pansies, Asters, Echinachia, Potentilla, Monardia and Caryopteris... just to name a few. The really late Red Hot Pokers will put on a good show until the end of September. Don't forget about Penstemon, most varieties will produce a second round of blooms that take them through to the first real frost.

Planters are another great way to keep the color coming. Replant your containers or hanging baskets with some of the cold-hardy choices above. Add interest by including ornamental kales and cabbages.

Garlic is easy to grow and requires very little space in the garden. It grows from individual cloves broken off a whole bulb. Each clove multiplies in the ground, forming a new bulb that consists of 5-10 cloves. Planting Garlic is a breeze. Separate cloves and space them 4-6" apart. Rows should be at least one foot apart. Plant garlic cloves with the pointed end up, pushing each clove 1-2" into the ground, lightly pack the soil around it, and water well.

Radishes are a great option for your fall vegetable garden. A speedy veggie that only requires about 3 weeks in the ground. Radish are extremely easy to grow. They don't need full sun and can even grow between other vegetables.



No matter what veggie variety we are planting, we always use Fertilome Tomato and Vegetable Food (7-22-8) to produce the best harvest.

Are You Fall Frost Ready?

Don't get caught off guard by the cold. Have your frost covers ready to protect those young, tender plants in your garden. We have multiple materials and sizes to choose from.

Is your sprinkler system getting the cold shoulder at this time of year? Keep an eye out for more information about Landsystems winterization services. We will begin our winterization schedule in October.

Call 541-382-7646 to sign up.

Ready to Burst into Fall Color

Vine Maple

A classic, multi-stemmed tree frequently used in northwest gardens. The Vine Maple is a durable native choice that can be found naturally growing in the shade of large conifers. However, it can also grow in partial sun which will prompt its best fall foliage. An adaptable species, it is not picky about soil type and can handle occasional dry spells once established. At maturity, Vine Maples reach up to 20’ tall and wide. Best left unpruned to develop natural character.