Azusa, California – Hot summer weather can wreak havoc on the garden. Thankfully, the cooler days and rain potential in the fall make it a wonderful time to plant. Fall is the perfect time to add shrubs and perennials, especially when it comes to statement plants. “Favorable weather conditions are just one reason,” says Katie Tamony, chief marketing officer at Monrovia. “More time after vacation season and our design focus on home are additional factors. In the fall, there is less urgency to get the entire garden ready for spring—you’ve had time to really enjoy your space and now you can focus on what’s missing.” Statement plants elevate the garden from ordinary…