Summer is coming to an end and it is time to get your fall decorations out. Fall decorations can give flavor to your existing landscape. It is important to choose fall decorations that complement your landscape, not clutter it. Since fall is harvest time, natural products such as pumpkins, gourds and corn make great additions to your landscape. Straw bundles can also give your landscape a fall feel. Straw bundles are great for putting planter pots on, as well as fall lawn ornaments. Adding fall decorations to your front steps can create an inviting feel for your property.
Using produce as fall decorations.
Since pumpkins are natural products, it is important keep them looking fresh as long as possible. If you are placing pumpkins in your out-door landscape, keep in mind that they can rot if damaged. Make sure to place the pumpkins in an area where they will not come into contact with other objects. If you penetrate the outer layer of the pumpkin and expose the inner layer to the elements, natural decomposition will occur.
Gourds are similar to that of pumpkins. If you are using gourds for your fall decorations, make sure that they do not become damaged.
Indian corn is a fun festive natural product used as a fall decoration. If you are decorating your property with indian corn, make sure to put it in an area where it will not have direct exposure to moisture. Moisture will cause the corn to mold and rot. The best place to decorate your property with indian corn is on your front door or on your front steps.
Fall mums are great to incorporate into your decoration scheme. The abundant flowers should last all fall long until we get a hard frost. The reds, yellows and oranges of fall mums complement pumpkins, gourds and corn nicely.