Cold Creek Nurseries

09/17/2026

DO: plant your trees and shrubs this fall.
DON'T: wait until spring to start planning.

Fall is a great time to plant. As things cool off above ground, roots keep growing underground, so anything you plant now gets months of a head start before next summer's heat shows up.

This is chapter 1 of our free guide, What To Do (and What NOT To Do) in Your Aiken Garden This Fall. Download the whole thing here: https://bit.ly/4rffSA9

09/16/2026

"The growing season in Zone 8 stretches from early spring to late fall, so we have plenty of opportunity to keep our hands in the soil."

That's Michaela on why fall in the CSRA isn't a wind-down season, it's a second growing season. Her fall garden: garlic, lettuce, collards, broccoli, and carrots, with fresh harvests right as everything else is slowing down.

Her other tip most people don't know: mums are perennial in Zone 8. Skip the compost bin and plant them straight in the ground for a boost of fall color that comes back every year. Pair them with other late-fall bloomers like Goldenrod, Joe Pye W**d, New England Asters, and Mexican Bush Sage for a garden that's still putting on a show well into November.

Swipe through for a look at what fall color and a fall vegetable garden can look like on your property, and stop by the greenhouse if you want help planning yours.

09/16/2026

Bring the smell and feel of fall inside with our new Midnight Pumpkin Candle. Warm, cozy, and perfect for curling up on a cool evening. Stop by the Market and grab one for your home.

09/15/2026

The Market has everything you need for the best fall breakfast ever. Apple cider doughnut mix, pumpkin spice pancake and waffle mix, and pumpkin spice syrup (try it in your coffee!) are all in stock now. Come get cozy with us.

09/15/2026

09/14/2026

Most landscapes look great in April and forgettable the other eleven months.

The difference is layering: structural trees and evergreens (hollies, boxwood, camellias) for winter interest, hardscape like patios and fire pits to anchor the space year-round, then blooms that hand off season to season: camellias in winter, azaleas and dogwoods in spring, crape myrtles in summer, Japanese maples and asters in fall.

Fall is a great time to start a project like this. Roots get all fall and winter to establish before next summer's heat, so a landscape started now is already finished and beautiful by the time spring rolls around, instead of just getting underway when everyone else is.

Our design team will walk your property and build a plan for color and structure in every season. Schedule a consultation to get the conversation started.

Structure, hardscape, seasonal bloom, and evolving color: our design team's layered approach to a landscape that looks finished in every season.

09/11/2026

Fall decor season is here! Come check out our new faux botanicals in the Home & Garden Store.

Want something custom? Linda can design a one of a kind arrangement just for you.

More of a DIY person? Pick your favorites and create your own look. Make sure you share them with us though- we love to see what others create!

Cold Creek has you covered for fall.

09/10/2026

Sharon runs our Tree & Shrub Lot, and every fall she tells customers the same thing.

"The plants aren't fighting the heat, you're not fighting the heat, and by the time next summer rolls around, those roots have already been working for months. It's the easiest win in the garden."

Swipe through a few of her fall favorites, all in stock now: camellias, Japanese maples, southern magnolias, yaupon holly, and oakleaf hydrangeas among them.

Want all our fall tips in one place? Download our free guide, What To Do (and What NOT To Do) in Your Aiken Garden This Fall: https://bit.ly/4rffSA9

09/09/2026

Are you noticing a few spots on your leaves? You aren't alone! Sharon talks about black spot- what to look out for and how to prevent it, in this informational video.

Want to learn more about what your plants may be going through this fall? Download our guide, What To Do (and What NOT To Do) in Your Garden This Fall here: https://bit.ly/4rffSA9