Fall is a favorite time of year for me.  The prospect of cooler weather and the anticipation of the  autumn display, both in the garden and along the roadsides, is something I always  look forward to with excitement.  With all the rain we’ve had this year,  fall promises to be fruitful.   There are many individual  choice perennials, trees, shrubs and bulbs that put on a show in the autumn,  but knowing which combinations will create colorful scenes takes some planning. Sometimes a single specimen like a  Japanese maple can light up the whole garden. (more…)