[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ake a deep breath. Ah, yes, for gardeners, autumn is one of the best times of the year to

Erlicheer, a daffodil that does well here. (photo by Christine Reid)

work in the yard. The weather is cooler, there’s a promise of rain and many of the critters that plagued us in the summer are now merely dry husks under our shoes – or so we hope! And, to feed our soul, the rich bronze, golden and burgundy leaves of many trees and plants are providing a burst of color here in...