The autumn season welcomes the opportunity to spend more time with nature and enjoy the outdoors. The cooler weather, the vibrant fall plants, and the colorful pumpkins spread excitement to our Texas landscapes. Embrace the crispy crunch of leaves beneath your feet and dust off your coziest sweater because fall is here, and it is time to decorate your home and garden with the lasting beauty of your favorite fall flowers.
Container gardens are the easiest way to add seasonal color to your home, no matter where you live! You can grow gorgeous fall planters even with limited space. Enhance your home, outdoor patio, or apartment balcony with the best plants for fall, and learn how to create a fall-themed container garden!
Need inspiration? Try these low-maintenance fall container garden ideas today!
Fall Container Garden for Outdoors
Celebrate the season with a stunning outdoor display of vibrant fall flowers and lush foliage. Complete your festivities with an easy and stunning fall container garden design for beginners.
STEP ONE:
First, find the ideal fall planter for your creation. Choose from our vast collection of trendy pottery, available in various sizes, colors, and designs to suit your style. Discover this stylish collection from Michael Carr Designs! This Vietnamese glazed ceramic pottery is a gorgeous option for a stunning fall display.
Fill your flowerpot with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil, a custom, high-quality blend that provides an optimal growing environment for your container gardens. It has superior drainage capabilities, water-saving ingredients, and a slow-release fertilizer for thriving fall container plants.
STEP TWO:
For a successful fall container garden, choose flowers and foliage with similar sun and water requirements and create an exciting display using the Thriller, Filler, Spiller method.
Start your fall container gardens with the Thriller, something that really catches your eye, and choose seasonal plants that are dynamic and dramatic. They will be the focal point of your creation.
Garden Mums are always a great choice! These fluffy flowers will shine boldly all season long in colors such as yellow, orange, red, purple, and more! Also known as Chrysanthemums, these perennial flowers thrive in full sun.
Pair your fall mums with striking Ornamental Peppers! This fantastic Thriller will add color and spice to your fall planters with attractive hues of red, yellow, orange, and purple.
Place them next to the Garden Mums for a fabulous fall container garden design.
Next, surround the Thrillers with the Filler plant. Choose fall flowers that are medium height with large, vibrant blooms for a lush and full appearance.
Choose Matrix® Pansies for low-maintenance beauty and bursts of vibrant seasonal color! One of the most popular fall flowers, Matrix® Pansies are prized for their bold blooms and consistent growth throughout the cooler seasons. They come in a variety of colors with both blotch and clear faces.
Complete your low-maintenance fall container garden with the Spiller to add trailing texture and cascading elegance to your design. Choose fall plants that will drape over the edges of the container for a fabulous flowing effect.
Sweet Potato Vines are a wonderful addition to any Texas garden. They are prized for their heart-shaped leaves and vining growth. This fast-growing fall foliage thrives in full sun and will provide vibrant color all season long!
STEP THREE:
Once everything is planted, water in thoroughly and add more potting soil if needed. Welcome guests to all your fall festivities and display your new creation on a sunny front porch. Try adding stylish pumpkins and gourds for the ultimate autumn display!
Fall Container Gardens for Indoors
Need lasting and affordable fall décor ideas for your home? Use plants! Design a fall container garden to display as a striking centerpiece or fall table décor.
STEP ONE:
Choose the best fall planter to suit your seasonal style. Pick one that is the ideal size for your plant selections so you can enjoy a colorful and lasting combination.
Fill it with Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil. Our organic potting soil is crafted with the utmost care and made with the highest quality organic ingredients.
STEP TWO:
It is time to start planting! Make a stylish statement with the Thriller, Filler, Spiller Method for a unique display.
Start with the Thriller! Choose tall and dynamic fall foliage for the focal point such as Petra Croton!
Petra Croton from Fresh from Florida® is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for houseplant, ideal for adding festive flair to your fall home décor! It has large, glossy leaves in vibrant shades of red, yellow, orange, and green.
Next, place the Fillers in front of the Thriller. Choose medium-sized plants to balance the height of the Crotons.
Use Floral Mums for a colorful fall planter. These fall flowers are low-maintenance and thrive in container gardens. They shine as autumn table decorations and are great for cutting and displaying in your favorite vases. Use a variety of colors for the ultimate fall palette.
Complete your fall planters with the Spiller and place them in the front. Use trailing foliage that will gracefully spill over the edges of the container.
Pothos Ivy is a perfect choice for your fall container garden arrangement! It is one of the easiest plants to grow and great for beginner gardeners. This lovely trailing vine has heart-shaped leaves that mature into a variegated blend of green, yellow, and white.
STEP THREE:
Water your plants in and add more potting soil if needed. Display it as a fall flower arrangement in your entryway or as a striking fall centerpiece on a table.
Care Tips
Feed your fall flowers with Calloway’s Premium Flower Food for lasting blooms and healthy, continued growth. It is specially formulated to provide the essential nutrients that flowering plants need to thrive.
Grow with Ease
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we are here to help you decorate for fall! Visit us today and explore our stunning collection of seasonal blooms, premium pumpkins, decorative corn stalks and straw bales, metal art, stylish pottery, and so much more! Shop any of our 29 neighborhood stores, where we have served our loyal customers for over 35 years.
Have questions? No worries! Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
