The cooler weather of September and October causes renewed root growth and, in some cases, top growth. Both better enable perennials to survive the ensuing winter. Don't wait too long, however, since ...
Detroit and other U.S. cities are adding trees and green spaces as one way to blunt the impact of warmer average temperatures and heat waves that are longer and hotter due to climate change.
We are also growing several winterberry bushes which also produce some really nice red berries that the birds also enjoy. The leaves fall off the bushes and the berries line the branches all winter ...