There are many things such as temperature, moisture, rain, wind and the availability of sunlight that impact the quality of fall color – but having the right trees, shrubs, vines and perennials will add to colors in the home landscape each fall. See the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach news release from October 9, 2013 to learn about trees and plants that have colorful fall foliage.
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