How to Refresh Your Porch and Containers for Fall
There’s something about September that makes us ready for pumpkins, mums and everything fall—even when Fayetteville temperatures haven’t gotten the memo yet.
The good news is that you don’t have to completely redo your porch to make it feel fresh for the new season. Updating a few containers and adding seasonal touches can completely change the look of your home’s entrance.
Start With What You Already Have
Before emptying your summer containers, take a closer look at what’s growing in them. Some plants may still be healthy and beautiful, and there’s no reason to remove something that’s thriving simply because the season is changing.
Instead, remove plants that have become tired, damaged or leggy. Keeping the best performers and replacing only what’s struggling can give you a completely new look without starting over.
Bring in Classic Fall Color
It’s hard to talk about a fall porch without mentioning mums. They’re a classic for a reason and can instantly bring seasonal color to an entryway.
As temperatures continue to cool, pansies, violas, ornamental cabbage and ornamental kale can also become beautiful additions to containers. Combining flowers with interesting foliage creates more texture and gives your planters a fuller, more layered appearance.
Add More Than Plants
Your containers don’t have to do all the work. Pumpkins, gourds, baskets and other natural seasonal elements pair beautifully with fall plants.
Try grouping containers of different heights near your front door and filling in around them with pumpkins. Even a simple mum placed inside a favorite decorative planter can make your porch feel completely different.
Keep an Eye on the Weather
One mistake that’s easy to make in September is assuming that cooler nights mean plants need less attention. Fayetteville can still have some very warm afternoons this month, and containers can dry out quickly.
Continue checking the soil regularly and watering as needed. Newly planted seasonal containers may need a little extra attention while they’re becoming established.
Welcome Fall With Green Side Up
You don’t need a huge project to make your outdoor space feel ready for fall. Sometimes a couple of beautiful containers, fresh plants and a few pumpkins are all it takes.
Stop by Green Side Up Garden & Gifts in Fayetteville and see what’s arriving for the season. We’d love to help you put together a combination that carries your porch beautifully into fall.