Fall Decorating Ideas

Pansies and Violas make for wonderful winter color. They come in a variety of colors and styles and compliment your winter containers as well as coloring up your planting beds. This year I planted the purple and yellow Jonny Jump-ups along my front entry. I plan on putting the purple and orange pansies in the containers to match.

Ornamental cabbages and kale make a striking statement in containers and planting beds. They also make great garnishes for fall and winter dishes. Both are edible and very tasty as well. Try them in soups or just grilled in olive oil with onions. Yum!

Fall is not complete without the Chrysanthemums and Asters. Although these only bloom through fall, their color and intensity make them well worth the investment. Use them in containers and plant them later or plant them in borders and shrub beds for late color every season. Trim them to the ground when they are finished blooming.