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Southern Living once again graces us with one of Carmen Johnston's timely articles. Carmen is Southern Living's Garden Lifestyle Expert.

 

A RECIPE FOR FALL BEAUTY
This delectable color palette makes putting together container gardens a delight

At last! The bright, autumn leaves are dancing away from their summer limbs as the cool breeze sings the sweet song of fall. I am absolutely smitten with this sensational season and the beauty it brings.

Fall Look 1 - Finished Project

One of my favorite things about fall is the infusion of rich, natural color. I love rusty-red, burnt-orange, and every single shade of brown.


                          A Recipe for Fall Beauty

I discovered that incorporating metallic accents into container gardens really brings fall surroundings to life. When I came across the copper container used in this design at Frontgate, I knew instantly it was the perfect vessel for fall planting. The hammered legs and stylish, copper finish provide the perfect foundation for any fall combination you can envision.

 
 
Fall Look 2
 

How to get this this look:

MATERIALS

   
1 gallon Lemon Lime Nandina
   Use 1 gallon 'Sunshine' Ligustrum as an alternative
   1- 4” 'Fireworks' Pennisetum
   1- 4” 'Alabama Sunset' Coleus
   1- 4” Purple Pixie® Loropetalum


Step 1:
Fill the container with soil and leave two to three inches of space at the top.

Step 2: Plant the 'Lemon Lime Nandina' on the left side of the container.

 
 
Fall Look 3
 

Step 3: Plant the ‘Fireworks’ Pennisetum next to the nandina at the rear of the container.

 
 
Fall Look 4
 

Step 4: Plant the Alabama Sunset Coleus on the right side of the container. You may use any grass or coleus for this arrangement, but I prefer ‘Alabama Sunset’ Coleus for its harvest tones.

 
 
Fall Look 5
 

Step 5: Plant the Purple Pixie® Loropetalum in the remaining space in front. Handle its root system with care.

 
 
Fall Look 6
 

The Purple Pixie® Loropetalum looks stunning draped over the copper container. Its rich, dark purple really shines next to the bright, chartreuse green of the ‘Lemon Lime’ Nandina. These three colors – copper, purple and green – truly complement one another and create a fabulous foliage arrangement for fall.

Remember: Pixie Loropetalum does not like wet feet, so be sure not to over-water. This beautiful creation is also a full sun container.

 
 

PLANTS FEATURED

 
 
'Lemon Lime' Nandina
Purple Pixie®  Loropetalum
'Sunshine' Ligustrum
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Below is the author showing us in her own way how she builds a container garden.
It's not the same project, but you may get some tips on the details of the process.


How to Plant a Fall Container Garden

 
 


 
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