We love to round out our fall window boxes with ornamental gourds for extra fall flair.
That way, you’re sure to create beautiful fall window boxes you might enjoy until freezing temperatures arrive.
How to Create Beautiful Fall Window Boxes
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Or,build a DIY window boxto get the look you want.
Measure your windows to ensure your selection fits your space.
Your window box should havedrainage holesin the bottom.
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Use a liner to make changing your fall window box display easier.
you might choose unique plants and arrange them more asymmetrically to be more adventurous.
Start byplacing your two or three largest plantsinto the window box.
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Ornamental peppers,ornamental grasses, and hardier herbs likelavendercan do the trick.
Evensome perennials with colorful foliagecould work.
Finally, top off your arrangement with afew small gourdsand mini pumpkins with beautiful colors and textures.
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Pop them in wherever you’re able to find a space between your plants.
If it feels dry, give your window box plants a drink.
Here are three of our favorite color combinations it’s possible for you to try right now.
Traditional Fall Window Box
This traditional fall window box embraces a warm, autumnal color palette.
Usebronze-orange mumsas the focal point, then add yellow and redornamental peppersandleatherleaf sedgefor beautiful texture.
Wine-Colored Fall Window Box
Add a splash of vibrant color with this wine-inspired window box.
Deep purple mums make a stunning centerpiece, especially when contrasted with lighter pink-lavender mums.
Ornamental kale’s ruffled leaves are the star of this show, set off with silverylavenderand wispyfiber optic grass.
Add a few white miniature pumpkins and gourds to tie it all together.
