Pansies (the orange blooms around the rim of this front pot) are the typical go-to plant for fall, and with good reason. The pansies labeled “hardy” can withstand a frost or two and, if you're lucky, may even come back the following spring. Plus, pansies come in more colors than you can shake a dead petunia at. Pansies are low growing, with a mounded shape, and work well as a filler in the front of your container. Their broad blooms shine when combined with ornamental grasses or finely textured asparagus fern.Botanical name: Viola x wittrockianaUSDA zones: 6 to 10Water requirement: Medium moisture, well-drained soilsLight requirement: Full sun to light shadeMature size: 1/2 to 3/4 foot tall and 3/4 to 1 foot wide

Planting notes. Plant pansies in a sunny location — they will tolerate some light shade but will become leggy and unattractive if they're grown in deeper shade. Make sure your soil is loose and well drained, and fertilize monthly with a nitrate-based plant food for bigger and more profuse blooms. Keep your pansies consistently moist for optimal health and best results.More:Bright Plants for Flower Beds That Wow

Plant annual flowers and ornamental plants. Spruce up your container plantings and perennial beds with some bright-colored annuals. Good cold-tolerant choices include ornamental cabbages and kale, pansies, violas, alyssums, snapdragons, cyclamens and stocks. If your area is expecting a hard freeze, water these plants well beforehand to protect them. A plant that is hydrated has a much better chance against the elements than one that is struggling.

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