with black shiny fruits that call out to winter migrating feeders such as cedar wax wings. Virginia fringe trees exhibit delicate gold foliage. The oaks, not only regulate their acorn production according to need, but hold on to their leaves of rich saddle brown, some species well into the winter. The brown color of oaks is caused by waste left in the leaves. Swamp oak or black jack is adorned in large mitten- shaped, rich brown leaves until the spring push of new foliage. Maples exhibit vary- ing colors according to their specific types. Sugar maples are fall-adorned in brilliant red which is a result of leftover glucose in the leaves. Other varieties display gold and brown coloration. High bush and low bush blueberry turn a deep burgundy and bring a dramatic glow to the shade and partial shade where they like to grow. Beauty berry is laden with lavender berries along its branches and golden foliage. Complimenting the fall coloration are


Autumn walk, a simple pathway never looks so good.


the ornamental and native grasses in full bloom. Seed heads of summer bloomers, left in the garden for foraging birds, add to the texture of our views. Don’t be too quick to clean up the leaves. Children and yes, some adults I


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