Fall Is Coming to Maple Leaf Farms And We’re Getting Ready

Summer is still in full swing, but if you know Maple Leaf Farms, you know we’re always thinking one season ahead.

Right now, the nursery is full, the plants are lush from summer growth, flowers are showing off, new cultivars and varieties are still arriving, and this is one of the best times of the year to shop for landscape material.

At the same time, inside our Country Store and throughout the property, fall is starting to make its entrance.

New décor is arriving. Seasonal merchandise is being unpacked. Fall displays are starting to take shape. Our team is preparing for the transition into one of the most anticipated seasons of the year.

And this is only the beginning.

Just In: New Fall Décor & Seasonal Finds

If you love decorating for fall, now is the time to start browsing.

We’ve begun receiving a beautiful selection of seasonal décor and unique pieces for the home, porch, garden, and yard.

You may find:

• Fall home décor

• Artificial fall plants

• Artificial floral stems and picks

• Materials for custom wreaths

• Swag and arrangement supplies

• Unique Amish wood pieces

• Yard signs

• Seasonal artwork

• Country-style decorations

• Garden accents

• Fountains

• Statues

• Outdoor décor

• Gardening tools

• Gift items

• Fall-themed merchandise

Whether your style is traditional country, rustic, farmhouse, colorful, simple, or completely your own, there is always something different to discover.

Inventory continues to change as new shipments arrive, so every visit can bring something new.

Build Your Own Fall Wreaths, Swags & Arrangements

One of the best parts of fall decorating is creating something that looks different from everything else.

Our artificial fall floral picks, stems, foliage, and seasonal accents can be combined to create:

• Front-door wreaths

• Swags

• Table arrangements

• Porch displays

• Mantel decorations

• Centerpieces

• Custom seasonal décor

Mix textures, colors, berries, leaves, flowers, branches, and other accents to create a piece that actually fits your home rather than settling for the same mass-produced decoration everyone else has.

Real Plants Are Still One of the Best Ways to Decorate

Artificial décor has its place, but nothing replaces a real plant.

As summer continues, Maple Leaf Farms still has a wide selection of living plant material throughout the nursery.

And right now is an especially good time to shop.

By late summer, many plants have had an entire growing season to fill out. Customers can better see:

• Actual plant shape

• Foliage color

• Mature growth habit

• Summer flowers

• Branch structure

• Width and fullness

• Texture

• Seasonal performance

Instead of choosing a dormant plant or imagining what it might eventually become, you can see many trees and shrubs looking full, established, and beautiful.

Our current inventory continues to include a broad range of trees, shrubs, evergreens, ornamental grasses, flowering plants, and specialty material. Maple Leaf Farms also carries an extensive range of native and ornamental grasses, including switchgrass, big bluestem, Karl Foerster, maiden grasses, fountain grasses, sedges, and many more varieties.

New Cultivars & Varieties Are Still Arriving

The growing season is not over.

We continue to receive different cultivars, varieties, sizes, and plant forms throughout the season.

That means this is still a great time to explore the nursery and look beyond the plants you already know.

You may come in looking for one familiar tree or shrub and end up finding something completely different.

That is part of what makes shopping at Maple Leaf Farms different.

There is always another row to walk through, another cultivar to compare, and another plant that may fit your landscape better than the one you originally had in mind.

Our current carry list includes an extensive selection of ornamental and flowering trees, including multiple Crape Myrtle cultivars, Dogwoods, Redbuds, Magnolias, Japanese Maples, flowering cherries, shade trees, and many other options.

Yes, Late Summer Is Still a Great Time to Plant

A lot of people incorrectly assume planting stops once spring ends.

It doesn’t.

Trees, shrubs, evergreens, grasses, and many other landscape plants can still be installed throughout summer and into fall when site conditions are appropriate and the new planting receives proper care.

In fact, late summer can be a great time to identify what your property is missing.

Maybe you finally notice:

• A backyard that needs privacy

• An empty foundation bed

• A patio that needs shade

• A corner that needs a specimen tree

• A property line that needs screening

• An area that needs fall color

• A bed that needs evergreen structure

• A landscape that simply needs something different

Plants do not suddenly become unplantable because the calendar says August.

Avoid extreme weather, pay attention to soil moisture and drainage, and give new plantings the establishment care they need.

Start Thinking About Fall Landscape Color

As we move toward September, the landscape begins changing again.

Fall is not only about pumpkins and mums.

It is also one of the best seasons for trees, shrubs, grasses, and landscape plants.

Customers can begin looking for plants that provide:

• Fall foliage

• Berries

• Late-season flowers

• Ornamental grass plumes

• Evergreen structure

• Interesting bark

• Winter texture

• Native habitat value

New Jersey native options carried by Maple Leaf Farms include Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Flowering Dogwood, Tulip Tree, Black Cherry, Smooth Hydrangea, Mountain Laurel, Northern Bayberry, native Switchgrasses, Big Bluestem, and other locally appropriate plant material.

A well-planned fall landscape does more than look good in October. It helps create structure and interest that continues through winter and into the following spring.

Fall Groundcovers, Flowering Plants & Seasonal Landscape Material

As temperatures begin to cool, expect more fall-oriented landscape material to enter the garden center.

That can include groundcovers, flowering plants, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees, and other seasonal options that help extend the landscape beyond summer.

Early September is when the transition becomes much more noticeable.

Stay tuned.

There is a lot more coming.

Fall Is One of the Best Times for Lawn Work

Fall is also one of the most important seasons for New Jersey lawns.

As summer heat begins easing, homeowners start thinking about:

• Overseeding

• Repairing bare areas

• Fall grass seed

• Lawn fertilizer

• Soil improvement

• Lawn restoration

• Preparing turf for winter

Maple Leaf Farms carries lawn and garden products for seasonal care, including fertilizers, soil products, and related gardening supplies.

If your lawn took a beating from summer heat, foot traffic, or dry conditions, fall is the time to start planning how you want it to recover.

Fertilize and Prepare the Landscape for the Next Season

Fall preparation is not only about lawns.

Trees, shrubs, garden beds, and established landscapes also benefit from appropriate seasonal care.

Our Garden Pharmacy carries fertilizers, soil amendments, plant foods, and other products for a wide range of indoor and outdoor gardening needs.

Depending on what you are growing, you may find:

• Organic fertilizers

• Traditional fertilizers

• Tree and shrub food

• Evergreen fertilizers

• Soil amendments

• Plant health products

• Root-support products

• Lawn fertilizers

• Specialty plant food

The right product depends on the plant, soil, season, and what you are trying to accomplish.

If you are unsure, ask us.

We are here to help you select something appropriate rather than simply grabbing the first bag on the shelf.

Houseplants & Indoor Greenery Continue Through the Seasons

Fall does not mean gardening has to move completely outdoors.

As temperatures eventually cool, many customers start turning more attention toward indoor plants and home décor.

Our greenhouse and Country Store continue to offer houseplants, indoor greenery, decorative items, and other products that can help bring some life inside as the outdoor season changes.

You can combine living plants with artificial fall foliage and home décor to create seasonal displays that do not feel temporary or generic.

From Summer Color to Fall Atmosphere

One of our favorite things about Maple Leaf Farms is watching the entire property change with the seasons.

Right now, summer is still putting on a show.

The nursery is green.

Trees are full.

Shrubs have put on significant growth.

Many flowering plants are still blooming.

The warm weather has given customers an opportunity to see what these plants really look like when they're actively growing.

But gradually, fall starts moving in.

Colors change.

New merchandise arrives.

Seasonal plants begin appearing.

The Country Store transforms.

And the entire atmosphere begins shifting toward autumn.

Early September Is Going to Bring Even More

We are already gearing up, but we're not done yet.

As we move closer to early September, expect more fall seasonal products and plant material to begin arriving.

We’ll have more to show, more to shop, and more reasons to stop in.

So if you love fall, stay tuned.

And if you love summer landscaping, don't wait for fall to start shopping.

This is one of the best times to see trees and shrubs looking full and mature after months of warm-season growth.

Don't Miss the Plants That Are Here Now

Every nursery season moves quickly.

Certain cultivars, sizes, colors, and unusual specimens may only be available in limited quantities.

If you see something different, interesting, or perfect for your property, don't assume it will still be there weeks later.

Maple Leaf Farms carries a broad and changing selection rather than only the same few plants customers see everywhere.

That is why browsing in person matters.

You never know what you're going to find.

Come Experience the Transition Into Fall

You don't have to wait until pumpkins arrive to start enjoying fall at Maple Leaf Farms.

Stop in now.

Browse the new décor.

Look through the artificial fall picks.

Explore the Amish wood pieces and yard signs.

Check out fountains, statues, gardening tools, and seasonal home accents.

Then walk outside and experience the nursery while summer growth is still at its peak.

See the trees.

See the shrubs.

Look at the flowers.

Compare the cultivars.

Find something different.

And come back as the season continues changing.

Visit Maple Leaf Farms in Manalapan, New Jersey

Maple Leaf Farms Garden Center & Country Store

525 US Highway 9 South

Manalapan, NJ 07726

Summer isn't over, and fall is already beginning.

Whether you're looking for plants, landscape material, home décor, gardening supplies, fall decorations, fertilizers, grass seed, or simply a different place to spend some time and explore, Maple Leaf Farms has plenty to discover.

Come enjoy the end of summer with us—and stay tuned, because fall at Maple Leaf Farms is just getting started.