With Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas back-to-back, fall is the perfect opportunity to give your landscape a festive touch that lasts. Rather than swapping out elaborate décor for every holiday, a few thoughtfully chosen elements can carry your outdoor spaces from early fall well into winter. Autumn foliage and plantings add color as summer blooms begin to fade, while subtle accents and warm details create an inviting setting for gatherings throughout the season.
Build Color from the Ground Up
Landscape color is not limited to what plants you choose, so let hardscapes set the tone. Refreshing garden beds with a dark mulch or warm colored gravel can breathe new life into the space. Adding terracotta planters around the porch is an effortless way to pull in warm colors, and dark stones around lighter plantings provide a pleasant accent.
Change Colors with the Season
Color-shifting perennials give you the opportunity to play with your landscape palette without relying solely on temporary plantings. Amsonia, geraniums and ferns can add interest to flower beds throughout the growing season, then bring in autumn ambiance as their foliage shifts to vibrant fall hues.
Don’t Forget the Texture
Planters filled with seasonal foliage and ornamental grass provide a textured backdrop that can carry into winter. Berry branches, evergreen foliage and decorative seed heads pair naturally with gourds and other holiday accents, making it easy to update your display as the season progresses. Place arrangements where they can be enjoyed from patios and windows throughout the property for a polished look from fall gatherings through the holidays.
Accent With Autumn
Celebrate the bounty of the season by incorporating natural harvest accents throughout your landscape. Wreaths, straw and other organic materials can add warmth and texture to porches and entryways. Arrange pumpkins and gourds in varying colors and sizes around the property for a festive look that feels like a natural extension of your landscape.
Set the Stage for Seasonal Gatherings
Make sure your outdoor space is party-ready by refreshing patios and gathering areas and providing plenty of comfortable seating. A cozy fire pit or warm outdoor lighting can make it more inviting as temperatures cool. Replace tired summer annuals and prune declining plants to keep your landscape looking well-kept throughout the season.
Fall into a Fresh Look
Changing seasons don’t require a complete overhaul. With carefully selected elements, you can fashion seasonal décor that will last through the holidays. If you are ready to fashion your fall escape, reach out to our team. At Prewett, Read & Associates, we are here for all your seasonal needs.