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What's October without pumpkins and gourds? Well, have we got some gorgeous gourds for you to feast your eyes on! This season you will love decorating with our new Lunch Lady gourds. These large pumpkin-sized gourds are huge ranging from 5-20 pounds! They are available in a mix of great fall colors. Each boasts an interesting bumpy and durable shell allowing them to hold up well in outdoor conditions. A combination of colors, designs and shapes will create a unique and interesting display. Mix with pumpkins, mums or pansy containers for a fall look that will last until Thanksgiving.

Fall is a great time to be in the garden and to spruce up those summer containers. And, there are lots of options this time of year from annuals, perennials and even fall flowering shrubs. Here's a few of our top picks for the season to use in the landscape and/or in seasonal containers. Get creative and incorporate these bold blooms into your fall decor.

The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of vegetable gardening. Cooler weather makes gardening more enjoyable and there are less insects to bug you. Actually, frost tends to improve the flavor of many cool weather crops. And, an added benefit is that many of these plants are visually pleasing in your yard, giving your landscape a boost in appearance.

To get started, we’ve compiled a few easy steps for fall veggie garden success.

Having trouble getting a lawn established under trees or in hard to grow areas? We've got you covered! Groundcovers are a great solution. They are perfect for covering large areas to add space for recreation as well as providing beauty. These dependable, low-growing plants spread to cover large areas. Groundcovers come in all shades of green and some produce flowers in different seasons. And, some even perform other duties like preventing erosion. Here's are a few of our top picks:

GROUNDCOVERS FOR SHADE:

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