Get creative and find a new use for your pumpkins with fall-inspired planters. Check out these 2 easy ideas on how to plant with pumpkins in your fall container gardens and how to plant in a pumpkin! Make your home gourd-eous and complete your seasonal displays with pumpkin planters.
FALL CONTAINER GARDEN WITH PUMPKINS
Fall container gardens are a special and exciting way to add vibrant seasonal color to your home and garden. With the additions of pumpkins, you can take your fall creations to the next level. Pair your plants with colorful pottery to make a bold and beautiful statement. At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a wide range of stylish pottery in a variety of sizes, colors, and designs.
SUPPLIES:
- Fall Color
- Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil
- Small Pumpkins and Ornamental Gourds
- Premium Pottery
- Garden Gloves & Hand Tools
STEP 1: ADD POTTING SOIL
First, fill your pottery with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil. Our potting soil is made from the highest quality ingredients to give your plants the best start for healthier, continued growth. It also contains water saving ingredients for moisture control and other beneficial elements to help improve drought tolerance, delay wilting, and to increase stem strength.
STEP 2: ADD PLANTS
Next, it is time to start adding plants! Pick selections in vibrant shades of reds and oranges for a pop of fall color. Celosia is a great choice for the focal point of your container. It features bold plumes of feathery spikes in striking seasonal hues.
Place a flowing foliage option like Ornamental Mustard next to the Celosia. Ornamental Mustard is eye catching. It’s texture and color will increase the visual drama of your design. The feather-like leaves and beautiful burgundy-red color is the perfect accent to any flowerbed or container garden.
Add in the remainder of your plants. Choose smaller options to create a full look and to ensure you have room to add your pumpkins. Try Matrix® Pansies or Ornamental Peppers. Matrix® Pansies are prized for their vibrant, large blooms and consistent growth throughout the cooler seasons. These beautiful flowers appear in a palette of colors with both Blotch and Clear faces. For our creation, we used Blotch faced pansies. Ornamental Peppers add a tropical feel with their upright fruits and attractive colors.
Once your plants are set, add more potting soil if needed and water in thoroughly
STEP 3: ADD PUMPKINS
It is time to add pumpkins and gourds! Find the best selections that will mix with your color scheme and design.
Fill in any open areas with your fresh fall produce and enjoy your seasonal display!
PLANTING IN A PUMPKIN
Go all natural with your very own pumpkin planter! Using a pumpkin as your container is a unique way to add an extra splash of fall spirit to your home and garden. Plus, when you are finished with your pumpkin, you can re-plant your seasonal blooms in your flowerbed or move them to your favorite pottery.
SUPPLIES:
- Fall Color
- Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil
- Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin
- Garden Gloves & Hand Tools
- Pumpkin Carving Tools
STEP 1: CLEAN YOUR PUMPKIN & ADD POTTING SOIL
First, cut open your Jack O’ Lantern at the top and clean out any pulp and seeds. To create a better draining system, try adding small pebbles or stones to the bottom. Give your plants the best start for healthy growth and fill your pumpkin with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil.
STEP 2: ADD PLANTS
Next, it is time to add your plants! Start with a stunner like Garden Mums. Garden Mums feature an array of colorful, fluffy petals in a variety of fall hues like orange, red, purple, and more!
Add fullness and the cool shades of Autumn with Ornamental Cabbage.
Ornamental Cabbage is known for its compact rosettes in various shade of white, pink, and purple. This plant is low growing and low maintenance with large, frilly leaves.
Complete your pumpkin planter with Matrix® Pansies! Try Clear face options in bold purples to bring your design full circle. Add more potting soil if need and give your plants a drink. Display on your porch or patio for all to enjoy!
SHOP WITH EASE
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have everything your need to plant for fall! Stop by and explore our entire Autumn Harvest collection today! Shop our neighborhood stores or shop online now!
Have questions? Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
