{"id":12362,"date":"2024-09-26T14:12:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T18:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/?p=12362"},"modified":"2024-09-27T12:51:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T16:51:11","slug":"fall-mixed-containers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/blog\/fall-mixed-containers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Stunning Fall Container Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall is the perfect time to freshen up your outdoor space with vibrant and colorful container gardens. These easy-to-create arrangements can add a touch of beauty to your patio, deck, or porch and is easier than you think! Here’s what you need:<\/p>\n

Choosing Your Container<\/h2>\n

The first step is to select a container that suits your style and space. Consider factors like size, material, and drainage. Get creative! Resin, pottery, plastic, tin, wash basins, kitchen sinks, or little red wagons\u2014all types of containers are fair game! Choose a container with drainage holes or plan to drill holes in your container and remember bigger containers require less frequent watering.<\/p>\n

Adding Your Soil<\/h2>\n

Fill your container with a high-quality potting mix specifically designed for containers. This will provide essential nutrients and promote healthy root growth. Some gardeners prefer to use an inverted pot or an empty milk jug to displace the soil in a large container, but remember that the bigger the root mass, the bigger your flowers will be.<\/p>\n

Your Plants<\/h2>\n

The key to a successful fall container garden is choosing plants with complementary colors, textures, and growth habits. Consider the “Thriller, Filler, Spiller”<\/em> method:<\/p>\n

Thriller<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your thriller is your focal point. Choose a premium annual or perennial with great flowers or foliage. For the fall, large mums or beautiful ornamental grass are just a few good ideas for your fall centerpiece.<\/p>\n

Fillers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your fillers are accent plants you will want to plant around your centerpiece\u2014usually three to five plants depending on the size of your chosen container. Use plants that contrast with the centerpiece for interest and variety. Fall plants like colorful pansies and smaller mums or ornamental cabbage and kale make great options for this.<\/p>\n

Spillers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your spillers are typically cascading, running, or vining plants that can be placed in between your fillers and will tumble over the edge of the container. Options include colorful calibrachoa, wave petunias, ajuga, sweet potato vine, trailing sedums, and more. Ideally, the soil will not be seen after a very short time. All they’ll see is color.<\/p>\n

Maintenance Tips<\/h2>\n