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Fall Gardening Lessons from Our Test Garden

Autumn can be an exciting time in your garden if you apply any of these tips from the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.

Viburnum trilobum fall color leaves closeup
 

Look Beyond Trees

Most gardeners know that trees like maple, oak, and dogwood can add colorful foliage to a fall garden. But many shrubs also perform a colorful third act. One standout in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden is this 'Spring Red' American cranberry bush (Viburnum trilobum). Other shrubs with excellent fall color include burning bush (Euonymus alata), sumac, and oakleaf hydrangea.

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