Fall into Color: Bringing Autumn to Your Garden with Green Side Up

There’s something magical about fall in Fayetteville. The summer heat finally breaks, the air turns crisp, and the trees around the Sandhills start showing off those vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. For gardeners, it’s not just a season of slowing down — it’s one of the best times to plant.

At Green Side Up Garden & Gifts, fall means fresh arrivals in the nursery, rich hues in every greenhouse, and endless inspiration for turning your yard or porch into an autumn showcase. This season, think beyond the traditional pumpkins. Mix ornamental kale, violas, and pansies with perennials and shrubs that can carry color well into winter.

The Fayetteville region’s mild climate (zones 7b–8a) gives gardeners a long planting window. Soil stays warm enough to encourage root growth even as the air cools — perfect for trees, shrubs, and hardy perennials. Want structure? Try dwarf conifers, nandinas, or ornamental grasses. Want instant pop? Fill containers with mums and asters, accented by fall décor from Green Side Up’s gift shop.

If you’re unsure where to start, visit the display gardens for real-life ideas on layering colors and textures. Bring photos of your yard — the team loves helping customers pick combinations that work for both style and sunlight.

Pro Tip: Build a simple fall container by pairing one tall element (like a small evergreen or grass), one mid-sized bloomer (mums or pansies), and one trailing accent (creeping Jenny or ivy). Top it off with a ceramic pot or garden accent from the store.

Whether you’re refreshing your beds or decorating for the season, a visit to Green Side Up will make your garden glow — just in time for sweater weather.