Formal Gardens use carefully curated, often monochromatic plant palettes for structural elegance, whereas English Country and Cottage Gardens feature a diverse, colorful array of perennials, annuals, and shrubs to create lush, informal, and rustic appeals, respectively.
Let’s plant with intention. Let’s design for what’s next. Fall planting gives perennials, shrubs, and trees a head start underground. While top growth slows, root systems keep developing until the soil freezes. This means:
Stronger root establishment before spring growth
Better drought tolerance come summer
Less transplant shock and faster recovery
