![]() If you’ve followed Gingham Gardens for any time at all, you probably already know that I love using upcycled and recycled vintage junk in my gardens. The scarecrow welcome sign in the picture below was purchased at Hobby Lobby. Signs add so much character to your outdoor fall displays. Before you go shopping for fall mums, be sure to read this post.Īs a finishing touch, add a fall wreath to your front door to welcome visitors. I’ve put together an awesome post that’s been crazy popular. It’s taken me several years, but I’ve finally learned how to buy and care for potted mums to get the biggest bang for my buck. I just can’t get enough mums in the fall and I always go a little overboard. Lots of ‘Happy Fall’ signs can be found here. For example, I have a problem with squirrels eating my pumpkins, especially small pumpkins, so I’m going to use fake ones this year.Īlthough fake, this set of miniature pumpkins and gourds are realistic looking and I won’t be picking up half eaten pumpkins from all over the yard. ![]() Real natural elements look the best, but sometimes that just doesn’t work out. ![]() Of course, pumpkins, chrysanthemums, colorful leaves, corn cobs, scarecrows and bales of hay are essentials for fall porch and outdoor decor displays. This sweet, little galvanized pail will look so cute with a couple of small mums in it, or full of some of the miniature pumpkins. If shopping at thrift stores, flea markets or estate sales isn’t your jam, again you can buy them new and they will age naturally. The ‘Welcome Fall’ sign in the picture above, was purchased at this shop on Etsy.ĭon’t care for baskets, or you don’t have any, farmhouse galvanized buckets or watering cans also make adorable additions to your fall displays. I recently read a tip that if you rub bushel baskets down with olive oil, they will be waterproof and last even longer. If you can’t find used ones, buy them new and leave them outdoors and they will weather nicely, but will still last for several seasons. They add so much character and they are perfect for plopping in a fall mum, or filling with pumpkins and gourds. I especially like bushel basketsand there’s probably one in every outdoor fall display I’ve ever put together. Items That Add Character to Your Outdoor Fall Decor It’s fun to add different colored pumpkins (like white pumpkins) and gourds to your fall displays. It’s really wonky, but works perfect for cute garden vignettes. And, yes, this Nana will take all the stuff out and give her little buddy a ride.Īnother old wagon I picked up at a flea market a few years ago. I’m pretty sure when my little grand buddy sees this, he’ll ask to go for a wagon ride. Since a wagon won’t fit on my small porch, this vignette featuring the wagon sits to one side at the bottom of the porch stairs. My radio flyer wagon is the most multi-purpose garden tool/toy/garden decor piece that I have. You just can’t beat a wagon for adding character to your gardens or your fall porch decor. The white mums are a real standout with the rays of late afternoon sun gleaming through them.Īnother year plants, pumpkins and scarecrows line the steps. This little vignette is situated on the porch stairs. Since my porch is small, I utilize the stairs too. Some years I stick a few mums in it and others, I fill it with mini pumpkins and gourds. I’ve had this old chippy wicker basket for a few years now and it gets used quite a bit. I’m really more of a traditional fall colors kind of gal and I love using old vintage pieces that I’ve purchased at flea markets or estate sales. Our front porch is very small and most of it isn’t covered, so my fall porch decor has to withstand the elements. ![]() I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. You’ll also find a few tips for creating and setting up your own fun and festive outdoor displays for autumn. It’s also a great place to add some curb appeal.įollow along as I share some simple ideas for outdoor fall displays. Decorating our front porches is a great way to welcome visitors to our home. There’s nothing elaborate or fancy here, our ideas take on more of a rustic look than refined, with maybe just a touch of farmhouse style. And, really any other place in the gardens or yard that’s visible to visitors or passersby. My favorite place to decorate is my tiny front porch and along the sidewalk leading to the porch. Don’t you just love the crisp cool air, pumpkins, scarecrows, sweatsuits, apples, leaves and the colors of the season? Best of all, I love to decorate outdoors for Fall by creating cute little vignettes or groupings of junk with a fall theme. It’s so fun to think about and plan for Fall.
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