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How to Refresh Your Planters for Fall — The Lazy Way

 

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How to refresh those tired, parched summer garden planters for Fall with color and with ease in less than 20 minutes!

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I really, really intended to replant our garden pots on our courtyard entrance for Fall.

I really did!

But then . . . . .

. . . . then it was the middle of October!

Anyone else?

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Nothing says “Welcome” like crusted over, dried up, let’s face it, dead, mop-head grass.

Just being real, folks!

Finally enough is enough.

If I couldn’t find time to plant something fresh, maybe I could turn what I had into a purposeful display. Make it look intentional, rather than just lazy.

 

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I cut a long length of burlap for each planter.

Tied it nice and tight, up high with a square knot and left the two tails hang over the front of the planter.

Now my dried, sad grass is the anchor, the focal point for a fresh Fall display!!! 

 

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Now it’s as simple as tucking in variety of pumpkins, guords and faux Fall leaves.

Some of these pumpkins are real and some are on picks that stick down into the soil. Be sure not to use loose faux pumpkins or your down wind neighbors will enjoy all the color in their yards.

 

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That took less than 20 minutes even counting cutting the burlap!

Full disclosure: I spent another 15 minutes locating a bag of Fall leaves and pumpkins in my decor stash.

 

 

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And I love them even more at dusk.

Why did I put this off, when it ended up being soooo simple?

If you have an annual grass that is done, even if it’s in the ground rather than a pot, think about tying it up with Fall colored ribbon or burlap to be the anchor of a great Fall display. Once it’s tied up to look intentional, add in your Fall accents with mums, leaves, pumpkins and guords. Choose the colors you love and work in your garden and with your house. if you need some height, add a garden stool or maybe a small hay bale. 

 

 

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The Big Takeaway:

Transition your dried summer grasses for Fall with some ribbon to become the focal point for Fall decor.

Then add the Fall colors and icons of pumpkins, mums and guords. You’re set. Couldn’t be any easier, or cheaper (two of my favorite adverbs).
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