I want to see summer out with a bang, and what better way to do this than plant up pots and baskets full of cheery, eye-popping colour?
Moreover, what better time of year to do it, as late summer segues into the vibrant russet tones of autumn, when slightly cooler days and the increased chance of rain help boost the longevity of plants, and there are some wonderfully bold colours to choose from.
Garden centre shelves will have been picked clean of early summer bedding, but you may be able to pick up a few bargains to fill your containers.
This story is from the August 21, 2021 edition of Amateur Gardening.
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