The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Create a Pumpkin Topiary

Stack them up, pumpkins that is, and create a pumpkin topiary! Start by choosing 3 to 4 pumpkins in varying sizes that are somewhat flat on the top. Then select a container that is slightly smaller in diameter than your largest pumpkin. Remove the stems of all but the smallest pumpkins. Then, rest the largest pumpkin on the rim of the container then stack the next smallest on top continuing to stack finishing with the smallest on top.

Evergreen & Autumn Mix

The evergreens in this fall container will last all winter long. Fernspray Gold Hinoki cypress has beautiful yellow and green foliage that stands out against the deep bold mondo grass. Add bright pansies in the gold and crimson shades of autumn and a gourd or mini squash for extra fall charm. Change out the look for Christmas by replacing the gourd with a red ornament at Christmas.

Sophisticated Mixed Container

This sophisticated mixed container for shade is composed of fern, a white variegated caladium, bronzy-purple Iresine, and white torenia. The glazed pattern of the pot adds to the rhythm of the rounded foliage.

Evergreen & Autumn Mix

The evergreens in this fall container will last all winter long. Fernspray Gold Hinoki cypress has beautiful yellow and green foliage that stands out against the deep bold mondo grass. Add bright pansies in the gold and crimson shades of autumn and a gourd or mini squash for extra fall charm. Change out the look for Christmas by replacing the gourd with a red ornament at Christmas.

Glitter and Gold

For a sparkly and elegant centerpiece spray paint a pumpkin gold and add glitter. Place it on a platter with pinecones and acorns and you’ll have a beautiful fall arrangement.

Fall Color All Season

For instant fall color gratification use croton (typically sold as a houseplant), a mum or two, ornamental peppers and golden variegated ivy. It will provide fall interest all season long.

Mums and Cabbage

Mums are the quintessential autumn plant, providing rich tones of bronze, red, gold and lavender. The flowering cabbages at the along the walkway edges provide textural contrast.

Beautiful Companions

Herbs make beautiful companions. African basil provides a bit of lavender color, scented geranium leaves provide texture and great scent, and a variegated mint spills down the side. For added color and contrast a yellow calibrachoa has been tucked in. All combine beautifully for a useful and beautiful container garden.

Colorful Foliage Mix

Colorful foliage doesn't have to come from trees! Coral bells (Heuchera) provide rich leaf colors for fall. Set off dark-leaved coral bells with the brighter foliage of variegated sage and euphorbia as your see here. The burnished tones of the ornamental grass, Carex, add to the autumn feel.