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Chinese tallow: dependable fall colors of reds, oranges and yellows mixed in with green. Small tree. However, in southern half of the state, particularly in areas with high rainfall, this tree is highly invasive in wetlands and should not be planted. Sweetgum: produces bright burgundy, reds, yellows and oranges each fall. This is a leading source of color in East Texas forests and landscapes, but it does not do Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins.

Plant marigolds 12 inches apart and allow them to grow until the fall planting of cole crops (such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, mustard, and turnips) begins in October. Then remove the tops of the marigolds and till their roots into the bushlopping.bar Small Trees – Sweet Acacia, Catclaw Acacia, Texas Persimmon, Russian Olive, Texas Madrone and more; Medium Trees – Lacey Oak, Thornless Common Honeylocust, Western Soapberry, Chinaberry and more; Large Trees – Post Oak, Montezuma Cypress, Arizona Cypress, Cedar Elm, Pond Baldcypress and more.