Fall Landscaping- DONE!
We actually have temperatures under 80 degrees today which made it the perfect day to get our fall landscaping done. Once fall makes it to Texas, it’s the most glorious time in the world. I love entering the holiday season and enjoy decorating outside as much as inside.
Our decorations use all of the traditional fall elements. We incorporate hay bales, scarecrows, pumpkins and mums. I was a bit disappointed in the selection of mums this year- we usually use huge pots of the beautiful blooms, but this year had to grab what was available.
Using different heights for visual interest is as important in your outdoor decor as indoor. On one side we stack our hay bales in a bit of a pyramid. This way we not only get good height, but we build in several surfaces upon which to place decorative elements. Using artificial pumpkins is our choice just simply because they don’t spoil before the end of the season. Last year we had some pretty squishy pumpkins to dispose of.
On the other side of our walkway, we simply stacked two hay bales on top of one another to give some height above the landscape plants. We added a variety of scarecrows as well as more pumpkins and mums. I also love using a variety of yard signs as well. These are great for use year after year and are inexpensive. You just have to have room to store them.
My favorite thing by far is using a pretty throw and some decorative pillows on our rustic cedar Texas style glider. I can’t wait to take a book and nice cup of hot coffee out there and enjoy the scene.
Happy fall y’all!
December 8, 2017 @ 7:04 pm
Hi there, Great tips by the way and thank you.
I did have a question though. I’m hoping you can answer it for
me since you seem to be pretty knowledgeable about gardening.
How should you plan out a 180-square foot vegetable garden?
If you had some insight I would greatly appreciate it.
December 9, 2017 @ 1:16 pm
Marylou- I’m so happy you stopped by but honestly- I’m not all that knowledgeable! I just usually search Pinterest for things I like, then I use Google and YouTube to see how to plant whatever I decided on. The Mean Man and I usually just wing it and hope for the best. I’d check with a local gardening center for that kind of advice. Blessings! -Kelly
November 13, 2016 @ 3:04 pm
I can imagine people slowing down as they drive past your house to have a look at your lovely display! Stopping by from The 12 Days of Christmas DIY Challenges xx
November 13, 2016 @ 3:29 pm
Anna- Thank you so much for stopping by and for the lovely comment. I’m so blessed to have space for landscape decor, it makes me smile when I come home everyday for sure. I’m glad you found me! Blessings- Kelly
November 12, 2016 @ 1:54 pm
I love the use of hay bales, pumpkins and fall flowers! Thanks for sharing on the Waste Less Wednesday Hop!
November 11, 2016 @ 12:23 pm
I love fall and I love your decorations! Sending you a happy fall from gorgeous Colorado!
November 11, 2016 @ 10:40 pm
Gerry- Thank you, thank you! Please send some actual fall weather down here to Texas- we’re going to be back in the 80s next week. I’d love to get up to Colorado- I can just see myself hanging out in front of a fireplace with a nice cup of hot cocoa… or something more grown up.Thanks so much for stopping by. Blessings! -Kelly
November 11, 2016 @ 12:16 pm
Wow…everything looks so pretty!
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November 11, 2016 @ 10:42 pm
Happy to!
November 9, 2016 @ 1:05 pm
This is beautiful!
November 9, 2016 @ 6:35 pm
Sandra- Thanks so much for stopping by and for the lovely comment. Blessings- Kelly
November 8, 2016 @ 1:20 pm
i love the hay and the scarecrows! perfect for fall.
b
November 9, 2016 @ 6:31 pm
Cape- Thank you so much for stopping and by and for taking a moment to leave a lovely comment. Blessings- Kelly