Perennials in the garden may play a second fiddle to the foliage of the turning trees, but they make a beautiful harmony. Remember to add them to the garden pictures, perhaps even giving a featured area to pull out all the stops.
Tulips are sold in the fall , and are likely to be classed as hardy and perennial. They require a dormant period of chilling temperatures to bloom.
Two things are necessary with any plant that grows from a bulb:
It isn’t New England, but there are beautiful autumn leaf displays, a rich apple harvest, and lots of fun to be found during the Autumn season. It may be arguable, but I would submit that this is the very best season to have a visit to this area, especially if you want the best of weather.
Cushion mums are beloved in the autumn garden not only for their colors and forms, but because they bloom with enough time to make a show and are frost resistant in a cold climate that turns most other flowers to brown
