The sun may be fading as the colder months approach, but that doesn't mean avid gardeners have to put down their shovels.
Newsweek conducted a survey to find out which plants are best for the spooky season.
Peter Brian Morris, a horticulture and management expert, works for a New York-based garden design service called Plant Specialists.
In an interview with Newsweek, Peter recommended the following indoor and outdoor plants:
He said. “Very few people grow anything, so I suggest some easy-care seasonal plants. You can start from seed or buy them from your local nursery and grow them in your garden, they are perennial.
Physalis alkekengi
This outdoor plant is related to the tomato grown in Mexico. These cute orange lanterns are great this season because they resemble a pumpkin. But they should not be eaten because they are poisonous, so they should be kept away from children and pets.
geicher
Geuchera offers a wide variety of vibrant leaf colors: light green, lead gray, dark purple, pink, bronze, apricot or lime, sometimes variegated or veined, often with wavy or serrated edges. They form dense mounds that mostly retain their foliage throughout the year. Peter describes this North American plant as "tough as nails."
October is a great month to grow vegetables and edible plants like cabbage.
cabbage and cabbage
Spring cabbage will overwinter, so it should be planted between July and August and transplanted between September and October to allow enough root system to develop to survive the colder months.
Peter said: "They both put a lot of emphasis on the garden, which is different from everything around it."
Peter offers houseplants for those who can't stand the cold or can't afford a backyard.
Tacca Chantieri
It is also known as the bat flower, which makes it an ideal plant for the month of October. It is an exotic plant with flowers that mimic the flight of a bat, dark purple with feathery wings and long hanging filaments. This plant does not like to stick to the roots. Plant in 25-31 cm (10-12 inch) pots; then cut the roots and put them back in the same size pot if necessary. It is toxic and should be kept away from children and pets.
cyclamen
This popular houseplant is grown for its large, showy winter flowers in shades of white, pink and red. Blooms can be clustered or fragrant and accented with heart-shaped variegated leaves. During the fall and winter months, they are widely available at garden centers and flower shops and are often given as gifts.
October is a great month to prepare for spring.
As the days get colder and the nights longer, there's still plenty to do in the park.
Better Homes & Gardens, an online resource for home ideas, food and recipes, explains: “All spring-blooming bulbs, such as tulips and hyacinths, require a cold period to bloom, so plant them in the fall even if you want to. to...” You won't be able to enjoy it until next spring. Many flower bulbs come in a wide variety, so you can choose the color, height, and bloom time that's best for your garden.
