By Bernheim
Looking to refresh your landscape this fall? Bernheim Forest and Arboretum has you covered with its Fall Plant Sale on Friday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bernheim Visitor Center. It’s the perfect chance to pick up some new plants and get expert advice from Bernheim’s horticulture team.
“Fall is the ideal time to enhance your landscape,” says Renee Frith, Bernheim’s Director of Horticulture and Sustainable Landscapes. “Healthy roots produce healthy shoots! Planting in fall limits the need for supplemental water and allows the plant to focus on root growth for a strong and healthy spring flush.”
The sale will feature a diverse selection of woody trees, shrubs, perennials for sun and shade, and curated pollinator plant kits. Most of the plants available are U.S. native species, well-adapted to the local environment, and crucial for supporting native wildlife, especially pollinators. For those seeking something unique, there will also be introduced species. Whether you have a sunny, shaded, wet, or dry garden spot, there will be a plant for you.
A highlight of the sale is the specially curated plant plug kits, available for sun or shade, each containing 15 young plants with strong root systems for successful growth. The shade kit, ideal for ground cover and vibrant blooms, includes species like Autumn fern ‘Brilliance,’ blue wood aster, and oakleaf foamflower. The sun kit is perfect for pollinator gardens, featuring plants such as ‘Ruby Star’ coneflower and Eastern bee balm. Learn more and pre-order now.
Need help picking the right plants? Bernheim’s horticulture team will be on hand to offer personalized advice.
Get ready to transform your garden this fall—view the full plant list below and pre-order your plant plug kits today.