“The month of August reminds us that a fresh start is just around the corner, waiting for us to seize it.” J.K.
Rowling. “August is a time of transition, where we bid farewell to summer’s warmth and embrace the beauty of autumn.” Ralph Waldo Emerson.
“As August unfolds, it is a reminder that time is fleeting, urging us to savor every moment and make the most of our days.” Leo Tolstoy. “August is that last flicker of fun and heat before everything fades and dies.
The final moments of fun before the freeze. In the winter, everything changes.” Rasmenia Massou.
“August is the border between summer and autumn. It is the most beautiful month I know.” Tove Jansson.
“August is a time of growing up, of forgotten forevers, full of the sweetest intent.” Meka Boyle. “That August time, it was a delight to watch the red moons wane to white.
” Algernon Charles Swinburne. It’s back to school time! Create the ultimate fan zone: a planter filled with your team’s signature hues. Are you a die-hard fan looking to show your team spirit in your garden? Creating a combination planter filled with beautiful plants in your team’s colors is the perfect way to celebrate your favorite team.
Whether you’re gearing up for the fall football season, planning for a spring graduation party, or want to showcase your national pride, a team-colored garden can be a fun and creative way to express your fandom. With red being a dominant color in major sports leagues and white a classic choice for many teams, there’s a wide range of color combinations to explore. Dive into transforming your outdoor space into a vibrant, team-spirited oasis.
A classic: red and white for the win! America’s favorite annual, the petunia, comes in an array of colors to suit almost any team’s colors. Pair AAS Winner Sure Shot White petunia with the new SuperCal Premium red maple for a stunning and long-lasting mix of red and white. For the cooler “shoulder seasons”, try any white pansy such as Inspire DeLuxxe White with beautiful red Snapdragon Snaptini Scarlet.
Or Senetti White Red Heart for your cool weather planters that include the red and white colors all in one flower! Or add in some yellow/gold team colors as shown in this combo featuring snapdragon SnapShot Burgundy, pansy Cool Wave Golden Yellow with alyssum Snow Crystals, and juncus Blue Dart for height. Gold plus black equals Go Team! The drama of black against gold is sure to inspire “going for the gold” at any time. The stunning hues of heuchera Black Pearl next to the bold yellow of rudbeckia Amarillo Gold creates a dramatic contrast and projects elegance and luxury.
Score with purple and yellow. Go for the contrast by using a vivid purple flower with a long-lasting yellow bloom. Cheer your team on by planting up a combination of phlox Pop Stars Deep Blue with petunia Bee’s Knees and cheer on the pollinators who are sure to love this combo.
Get the game on with navy and orange. Create a vibrant game day atmosphere right at your doorstep with navy and orange flower containers! Imagine a sea of navy Velour Easy Wavy petunia and Flamma Orange celosia blooms cheering on your favorite team! Gray (silver) and green dream team: For a sunny location, try mixing a silvery foliage item like centaurea Silver Swirl (hardy in zones 6-9) with an annual/tender perennial such as dianthus Green Ball which is also great for cut flowers. Two plants that can work well together to represent your favorite gray and green team.
For shadier areas, the cute hosta Mouse Ears can pair well with any Japanese Painted fern. Ready to transform your garden into a fan’s paradise? Let your imagination run wild with endless possibilities! This fact sheet is provided as an educational service of the National Garden Bureau (www.ngb.
org/team-colors-team-spirit) ..
