Give your container gardens a makeover from fa-BOO-lous Halloween to Autumn-inspired! Creating a cozy fall ambiance with container gardens will elevate your curb appeal with inviting beauty and seasonal color. Welcome friends and family for all your favorite fall festivities, from watching the big game to a delicious Thanksgiving celebration! They will love the colorful greeting of cool-season flowers, foliage, and stylish pottery.
Need inspiration? Fall into autumn container gardens with these easy tips and ideas!
Container gardens Inspired by Autumn Flowers & Foliage
PREPARING THE POTTING MIX
First, find the ideal planter for your creation. At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a vast collection of premium pottery in a variety of sizes, styles, and colors.
Fill your new pot with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil, leaving room for your plants. Our premium potting soil is a top-of-the-line gardening soil that is specially formulated for containers. It promotes healthy root growth and nourishes your plants with essential nutrients from the start!
CREATE YOUR FALL COLOR PALETTE WITH GARDEN MUMS
Next, create a beautiful fall color palette with Garden Mums! The bold clusters of blooms will easily become the star of the show and the focal point of your design.
Garden Mums are a perennial favorite for fall and cool-season gardens. They thrive in our Texas sun and are relatively low maintenance. To keep your blooms vibrant, water your Garden Mums directly at the roots.
DESIGNING FOR TEXTURE & CONTRAST WITH ORNAMENTAL CABBAGE
Fill in the areas around the feature plant with lush and colorful foliage. Try Ornamental Cabbage for its fantastic texture and contrast. It is a great filler plant and works well in flowerbeds and container gardens.
Ornamental Cabbage is prized for its ruffled, large leaves and compact rosettes in various shades of white, pink, and purple. As the season cools, the leaves will become even more vibrant and colorful!
ADD COOL-SEASON FLOWERS FOR A FESTIVE FALL DESIGN
Your seasonal plant selection is key to any successful container garden. Pick the appropriate plants for the season, Matrix® Pansies – one of the best choices for this time of year!
These cool-season flowers are a must-have for any Texas garden because of their vibrant, large blooms and consistent growth through early spring. They come in a variety of colors and designs to enhance your fall color palette. Matrix® Pansies grow quickly and perform best in partial shade to full sun.
COMPLETE YOUR FOLIAGE AND FLOWER COMBINATION WITH SWEET POTATO VINES
Complete your container garden with the festive fall foliage and trailing growth of Sweet Potato Vines. Some varieties have attractive heart-shaped, lobed leaves that remain a bold burgundy throughout the season, eventually spilling over the edges of hanging baskets and containers. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense and does best in full sun to partial shade.
Once everything is planted, water in thoroughly and add more potting soil if needed. Display on a sunny porch for inviting fall color or enhance your garden with a stylish accent of cool-season flowers and foliage.
Transitioning Container gardens for a Festive Fall & a Happy Holiday
SELECTING THE RIGHT CONTAINER FOR YOUR CREATION
First, choose a beautiful planter in warm colors and seasonal hues that will transition easily into the holiday season and enhance your décor. Selecting the right container for the size of your plants is important as this will give them room to grow and thrive.
INTRODUCING WINTER GREENERY INTO YOUR CONTAINER GARDENS WITH ROSEMARY CONES
First, start your container garden with festive greenery! Design it with Christmas in mind and choose plants that are easy to transition into your winter displays, the holidays are just around the corner. Try Rosemary Cones! Place it in the center of your container as the focal point.
Rosemary Cones are fun and easy to grow. They are delightfully fragrant and shaped to imitate a classic Christmas tree. Rosemary Cones add beautiful texture and contrast to any fall container garden, and they are a delight to decorate with friends and family. Plus, you can continue to enjoy it after the holidays!
ADD COOL-SEASON COLOR WITH CYCLAMEN
Cyclamen are a exceptional for container gardens during the cooler months. They are adored for their rich, jeweled tones and heart-shaped leaves.
The blooms come in an array of lovely red, pink, purple, and white shades, growing from tall stems to give it a stately appearance. The upright growth is ideal for planting next to your striking Rosemary Cones and will complement your overall design.
COMPLETE WITH THE TRAILING TEXTURE OF ALYSSUM
Complete your seasonal container garden with the flowing foliage and delicate blooms of Alyssum. This plant is a long-time favorite for cool-season gardens, providing dense clusters of fragrant white flowers. It has a trailing growth, ideal for spilling over the edges of hanging baskets and containers.
Once everything is planted, water in thoroughly and add more potting soil if needed. Display on a shaded patio around your gathering areas so everyone can enjoy the delightful fragrance and color!
Caring for Cool Season Flowers
Keep your cool-season annuals thriving with Calloway’s Premium Flower Food! It is specially formulated to provide the essential nutrients that flowering plants need to thrive, especially during the fall and winter months. Our premium flower food is ideal for feeding your Matrix® Pansies, Cyclamen, Petunias, and more!
Shop with Ease
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we are here for all your fall gardening needs! Visit us today and explore our entire collection of fall flowers, lush greenery, beautiful pottery and so much more! Shop any of our 28 neighborhood stores, where we have served our loyal customers for over 35 years.
Have questions? Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
