Top 5 Must-Have Fall Plants to Beautify Your Garden – Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center

Fall in the Shenandoah Valley is a spectacular season, and your garden should reflect the beauty of this time of year. With cooler temperatures and a rich palette of colors, fall is the perfect opportunity to enhance your landscape with hardy, vibrant plants. At Waynesboro Landscape and Garden Center, we have a list of the top five must-have plants to add color, texture, and depth to your garden this fall.

1. Chrysanthemums (Mums)

No fall garden is complete without chrysanthemums. Mums are a staple for the autumn landscape, providing brilliant hues in shades of yellow, orange, red, purple, and white. These hardy perennials thrive in cooler weather and can bloom from early fall into the first frost. Mums are perfect for planting in borders, containers, or as a colorful accent in your flower beds.

At Waynesboro Landscape and Garden Center, we offer a variety of mums that are perfect for adding an autumnal pop to your garden. Mums are available now, just in time for your seasonal refresh.

2. Asters

Asters are another late-blooming perennial that brings a burst of color to your fall garden. Known for their daisy-like flowers, asters come in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white. They attract pollinators like butterflies and bees, making them a great addition if you’re looking to support local wildlife while enhancing your garden’s beauty.

Asters are low-maintenance, drought-resistant, and pair beautifully with other fall plants like ornamental grasses and mums. Visit our garden center to see the different varieties of asters available, many of which are part of our fall-flowering perennials collection.

3. Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental grasses are a great way to add texture and movement to your fall garden. As their plumes sway in the autumn breeze, they provide a dynamic element that complements the bolder colors of fall flowers. Varieties like feather reed grass, switchgrass, and fountain grass offer striking vertical interest with shades that range from golden yellows to deep reds as the season progresses.

These grasses are also incredibly versatile, requiring minimal care while bringing year-round interest to your landscape. They are an ideal way to elevate your garden’s texture this fall.

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4. Sedum (Stonecrop)

Sedum is a must-have for any fall garden. Known for its succulent-like foliage and clusters of star-shaped flowers, sedum offers rich reds, pinks, and purples that deepen as the weather cools. Sedum thrives in well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant, making it perfect for gardens that need low-maintenance beauty.

Our garden center carries both creeping and upright varieties of sedum, ensuring you can find the perfect fit for your space. And with fall specials on many of our perennials, it’s the perfect time to pick up these easy-care plants.

5. Japanese Maple

While flowers are key to a fall garden, don’t overlook the beauty of fall-foliage trees like the Japanese maple. Known for their stunning red, orange, and gold leaves, Japanese maples provide a striking focal point as they turn with the season. Their compact size makes them a great option for small gardens or for adding a splash of autumn color in larger landscapes.

Right now, we have a selection of Japanese maples at Waynesboro Landscape and Garden Center that are ideal for fall planting. Whether you’re looking for a standout tree or a smaller shrub variety, these trees are available in multiple sizes and are part of our fall planting promotion.

Visit Waynesboro Landscape and Garden Center Today

Whether you’re looking to refresh your garden with fall flowers or add new trees and shrubs for year-round interest, Waynesboro Landscape and Garden Center has everything you need. Take advantage of our seasonal discounts on fall plants and bundles, and get expert advice on creating the perfect autumn landscape.

Stop by today and explore our wide selection of mums, asters, ornamental grasses, and more—perfect for enhancing your fall garden.

Visit us at Waynesboro Landscape and Garden Center to discover the perfect fall plants for your garden, and take advantage of our seasonal offers!