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Container Gardening for Fall
Choose colorful mums, kale and other plants for your fall container gardening to warm up your entryway. These pictures will inspire you to
Although it is still warm outside, its time for some fall container gardening. Update your planters for autumn for your front entry, deck or balcony.
These pictures will inspire you to visit your local nursery and say goodbye to summer, hello fall! Turn your summer planters into gorgeous fall displays to celebrate the autumn season. Whether you are interested in a simple pot of mums or an elaborate display with kale, these photos will offer inspiration.
Container Gardening with Mums
You can keep it simple and just purchase some beautiful fall mums. Transplant them into attractive urns and pots such as in these two photos.
In order to enjoy your mums for weeks to come, make sure you buy them with plenty of buds that have not yet bloomed. I planted my mums very early (mid-August) because I was hosting a party and wanted to freshen up my front porch. You can see the difference in blooms from August to September.
Mid August
Mid September
Costco carries these jumbo mums for only $15.99. They are always healthy, loaded with buds and ready to add bursts of fall color to your landscape.
Container Gardening with Kale
If you prefer more elaborate container gardening, here are some fall inspirations using kale. Kale comes in several colors including different shades of green, pink and purple.
The kale should last until it frosts. If your containers are on a covered porch or entryway, your plants should last a little longer since they are protected from the elements.
As you can see from these photos, its just as important to have attractive containers as it is to fill them with beautiful blooms. Invest in containers that you can use from season to season.
What’s your container gardening style? Do you prefer the simplicity of mums or more elaborate kale arrangements?
