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Pick up picturesque trees, shrubs, perennial flowers, vines and grasses, fountains, planters, statues, wind chimes and yard art — for less — at Harding Nursery‘s Labor Day Sale, now through September 12!

The Labor Day holiday lends itself beautifully to purchasing and planting; consider an activity each day of your three-day weekend: watching a parade, hosting a barbecue, and getting things into the ground. The fact is, there’s never been a better time to add some color to your landscape … and life!

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Celebrated annually the first Monday in September, Labor Day recognizes the American labor movement and celebrates the contributions workers have made to U.S. development and achievements. Harding Nursery has contributed to the beautification of Colorado Springs backyards and businesses since 1957 and achieved status as a long-standing provider of all things garden-related for an appreciative community.

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Among their expertise, encyclopedic knowledge about:

• Flora
• Fertilizers
• Mulches
• Fungus and pest control products
• How to plant
• Plant care
• Gardening
• Year-round color
• Landscaping

“Harding Nursery cordially invites community members to our Labor Day Sale,” said Kristen Burnside. “Among my recommendations for how best to appreciate autumn colors: Autumn Maple Blaze, Border Jewel, Burning Bush, Chokeberry, Chrysanthemums, Hot Wings Maple, Pink Muhly Grass, Shenandoah Switchgrass and Virburnum. Most are hardy and easy to care for; all are beautiful.”

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The quick-growing, drought-resistant (once established) Autumn Maple Blaze has dense red foliage and may attract birds and squirrels. If you’re looking to add fall color to your landscape, this tree provides a fiery focal point.

Ground-covering Border Jewel is a perennial that brings red color to fall that may last through early winter. You’ll want to add it to your pollinator garden (and watch the butterflies who visit)!

Brilliant red fall foliage bedecks the Burning Bush in the fall, delivering striking visual interest to its sun-filled place in the yard. Note: It is considered to have an invasive nature and can be toxic to pets (and humans).

Chokeberry is a versatile deciduous shrub. In the fall it sports shiny red or black berries.

Chrysanthemums are known as the “Flower of Fall,” as they produce flowers exclusively in this season. Colors include bronze, lavender, orange, pink, purple, red, white and yellow.

Showy Hot Wings Maple is small and rugged; built for Colorado’s extreme climates. In the fall, its leaves turn to a reddish orange (from the brilliant yellow of summer).

The ethereal, colorful blooms of adaptable Pink Muhly Grass deliver late-season hues.

Shenandoah Switchgrass is an ornamental grass with narrow, linear leaves that bring color, movement and texture to a landscape. Its tall, feathery plumes display distinctive reddish-purple foliage.

Virburnum is a low-maintenance perennial plant that features brightly burning foliage adorned with berries that will get the attention of birds.

Start a labor of love at Harding Nursery

Harding Nursery has more than 150 acres of growing fields and 22 greenhouses east of Colorado Springs; the main nursery has more than 12 acres of stock and 14 greenhouses … plus a team of experts willing to share their knowledge.

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Visit Harding Nursery at 721 N. Powers Blvd., Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday; phone 719-596-5712; or email info@hardingnursery.com. Curbside pickup is available.