Get inspired by a wonderful group of fall flower planters you can create at home and display for months until the cold weather hits.
Fall is like spring. At least in my neck of the woods. After a long winter, I can't wait to get out into the garden after being cooped up so long. And, come fall after months of hot weather and humidity, the cool air is so invigorating, it makes me eager to get outside and play.
One thing I love to do for the front door is create beautiful fall flower planters. Typically I use some of the plants from the summer and fill in with more fall-like color.
This Heliopsis 'Burning Hearts' is new to me and perfect for fall. It's also a perennial so I can plant it in the garden just before winter sets in.
The bright green sweet potato vine was already in this planter. It looks so pretty and grew so well I thought it deserved to stay.
The last addition is a pretty Heuchera called, Black Pearl. This is also a perennial and can be relocated to the garden before winter.
For even more inspiration check out some of my past fall flower planter ideas along with a few other garden lovers' ideas for fall container gardens.
Fall Planter Tips & Ideas
Here are more ideas for fall planters, using fall flowers, different kinds of plants, pumpkins and more.
Fall Planter Ideas That Will Take You Well Into Winter
Here's another pretty fall planter with a mix of annuals and perennial plants.
Making A Fall Foliage Planter (No Mums In This One)
You don't need to stick to flowers. Try pretty foliage plants like ornamental kale for a beautiful container garden.
Front Porch Ideas: Fall Planters with Mums & More
Mums are always a classic. However, this post is filled with many other ideas for your fall porch and container gardens.
Ideas for Updating Your Fall Planter
Fall planters don't have to have traditional warm hues. A bit of purple works well too in this planter.
Easy fall planters
Here's a great way to create fall on a budget using pumpkins and gourds.
Fall Planter Ideas
In the south, you can keep planters going through the winter. Check out yet another group of planter ideas.
Easy Beautiful DIY Fall Planters
A step by step fall planter creation starting with an empty pot and a group of beautiful plants.
Carole West
Your fall planters are always so beautiful and I really like this one, very elegant with the height and draping. So my question because I'm horrible with planters, how often do you fertilize to keep them fresh and looking beautiful?
Thanks,
Carole
Patti Estep
Thanks Carole. I often throw in a small handful of slow-release fertilizer when I plant my pots. You can also use a little of the blue stuff or whatever water soluble fertilizer you like for any flower containers. A general 10-10-10 is fine.
Sandy
Happy Labor Day - thanks for giving names of plants you used!
Patti Estep
You're so welcome Sandy.