Lots of people love fall for the bright colored leaves of their trees and shrubs. But did you know you can also add fall color to your landscape with fruit-bearing plants? These trees and shrubs add a burst of color, feed the birds and add visual interest through the fall (and into the winter). What’s not to love? Create a focal point in your landscape with one of our fruit-bearing favorites:

 

Red Sprite Winter Berry

Early Amethyst Beauty berry

Blue Princess Holly

American Dogwood

Japanese Dogwood

Cardinal Candy Viburnum

Snowberry

Bayberry

What’s your autumn joy?

Everyone’s idea of what the autumn season brings is very different.

To some, it’s pumpkin lattes and cozy warm sweaters. For others, it’s fair time and apple picking. For me, it’s just the beginning of the decorating season.

So, bring on your autumn joy and let the decorating begin.

Let’s say goodbye to summer and decorate with the warm colors of fall and create an entrance-making your guest feel cozy even before they enter your home.

The perfect outdoor look for most is the cornstalk framed door with decorative mum planters and lots of pumpkins and gourds. We can add to that by thinking outside the box a little and using things in different ways.

For example:

Now that you’ve lead your guest inside, here are of few of the Van Wilgen employees’ favorite choices to help you decorate:

Autumn Joy = All of these things.

Let us help you create your own personal autumn joy.

Are you a proud pet parent? You may be hesitant to introduce houseplants into your home, especially if your pet is prone to eating things they shouldn’t. Keep your furry friends protected with these pet-safe plants:

Our pet safe plant list is just a quick guide to go by. Visit the ASPCA website for additional articles on toxic and non-toxic plants. This is an excellent resource for anyone with furry members of the family. Check it out to help you decide what is safe for you and your pets.