How to Switch Out Your Planters to Fall Flowers
It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over, and fall is well underway! With the change in season and weather, it’s time to switch out the plants and flowers in your garden and planters. And the good news is: it’s not that hard! You can do plenty of small things to transform your yard from a summer sun oasis to a beautiful and vibrant fall festival. Starting with your planters is a great way to begin!
Let’s review some of our favorite ways to get our yards ready for the fall so that you know exactly how to switch out your planters to fall flowers:
Cut Out Flowers. First things first, you’re going to want to remove and cut out your “spent” flowers, or in other words, the flowers that have seen better days. A pair of garden scissors will be enough to remove any flowers that are ready to go or that you no longer want to keep, like the flowers and plants that mainly thrive in the summer heat. This will allow you to make room for your fall flowers and see what space you have to add fall plants.
Trim and Prune. While your garden scissors are out, take some time to trim and prune the plants that you do want to keep in your planters. Can any stray or lanky stems be groomed back to make your planters look more maintained? Or are some flowers from the same plant thriving while others are dying? Trim off or remove anything you don’t think needs to be kept in the planter.
Fill in Gaps! Once you’ve removed your seasonal flowers and have trimmed off any unnecessary foliage, it’s time to start filling in the gaps with some cool-season flowers! Pansies in fall hues like orange, red, or yellow are a great addition to your planters. Angelonia, celosia, lantana, mums and ornamental peppers are also nice choices to add color to your fall planters.
Fall Foliage. Flowers aren’t the only fall plants you can add– you can also put in grass and other greenery that will still contribute to an autumn vibe. Flowering cabbage and kale plants, purple fountain grass, and coleus plants are great for adding some autumn drama to your planters without going too over the top. These are especially great if you need some more filler to round out your planters!
Ornamental Texture. Don’t be afraid to add some texture to your planters! Berries, twiggy branches, and even broad foliage plants are small details that add that perfect autumn touch that so many people love.
Visit Winding Creek Nursery for all your flower and garden needs all year round! Our certified staff and Illinois Certified Nurseryman can answer all your landscaping and gardening questions. Stop by Winding Creek Nursery and Garden Center for a variety of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, and vegetable plants, as well as home and garden decor. Visit our website or call us at (630) 553-7211.
Sources:
https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/how-to-transition-flower-pots-from-summer-to-fall/
https://busylifestylegal.com/2020/09/02/transform-fall-pots-20/
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