I noticed that this was the scene in my next door neighbors yard today....It just breaks my heart to know that soon the trees will be bare and my gardens...gone. I have been noticing that many of my pots are starting to finish...and I don't mean in a good way. U-G-L-Y is the only way to spell it. Now if you know me...you know I can't stand an empty space in my gardens...if there is a hook...there has to be a plant! So I headed out the door...
The front door to be exact...on my way I hung a wreath I made..it needs some primping I think.
Not bad for dollar store picks...at least it won't hurt my heart when the wind takes them down the street!
The plants that were here...are in the front bed now, so I had to fill this corner a bit. A plastic berry tree from a very good friend...and some faux pumpkins....
The big hanging planter box is ...toast...so I got inventive...a MUM...is filling the hole...looks different that's for sure...not sure I like it much...but time will tell...
Then I took a stroll to the back yard...where the dead and ugly had to go. A few more plastic pumpkins...and I am starting to feel a little cranky about the fall stomping on my garden parade!
Many of these pumpkins...are actually jack-o-lanterns with light bulbs and electric cords...I hate the real thing...they don't take well to the weather here and tend to rot or turn an ugly color. (at least for me they do) Plus...they are not as heavy to dispose of in the end! Just put them in the box for next year!
Well...that's my post for today!...hope your day is good! See you all right back here tomorrow evening for the start of the weekly flower Flaunt!!! I can't wait!
Until Next Time….Happy Decorating!
*)*)*) to my special three…the seasons change…but hearts…don’t…be careful what you cause!
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9/2/09
Comments
Your pumpkins look great. I love the plastic type! They last all season without the mess(-: And who can tell really unless you get up close and personal with them(-:
No fall here yet. Its still 100 degrees outside! I am sick of watering and ready for everything to be done for the year.
Then again...its raking all those leaves so I guess I can wait a tad longer(-:
QMM
I think your fall decor is wonderful and I use the Faux pumpkins...why not!!They last and are easy. I've also painted one black and added glitter to it!! Yup..whatever it takes to make it pretty!
Warmly,
Deb :)
Your arrangement is great!!!
Blessings,
Sandra
I did put a wreath on the front door..but so sure it is all that Fall like.
Oh..and..you know...I tend to forget that Fall, though beautiful in parts of the country isn't always kind in other parts. Our leaves fall later I guess...and Roses take over in winter in California. We will be planting Spring bulbs soon.
Fall is so beautiful back East. It's blah out here. You still have a lot of color...and your outdoor decor is gorgeous!
(((HUGS)))
Donna
I drug all my fall junk out of the barn and started scattering FAKE MUMS all over. It's my little sneaky trick for having gorgeous flowers while we are on vacation. That way our housesitter doesn't have to water (she hates it!) and the house still has nice windowboxes,etc.
Your displays look awesome (as usual!!)
Cheri
Regina
They are very expensive here. I use some but do purchase the real for the front door. Ha ah.
I still need some summer but I planted the last of the mums in the pots outdoors for fall.
Have a wonderful day. Went over to check out the wooden pumpkins and they are awesome.
Joyce
XOSue
Your garden looks lovely this time of year also. The fall colours are lovely ... the fall colours for decorating are lovely I don't want the leaves to do their thing yet though. *sigh*. What happened to summer eh?
I think your pumpkins look great just the way they are...faux is good too...soon the real ones will be out.. yikes!
have a great day
Judi
I have to admit I love the fall and fall colors, the digits are just now dropping here in Central Mississippi and I'm loving it, Maybe I will get motivated to get busy and finish up a fence and other projects! I did notice the Poison Ivy was turning red this week!! Yipppeee, I can investigate closer in that area.
PS, I like the plastic pumpkins tooooo, although i did have a WHITE pumpkin last year, i meant to save some seeds but didn't.
seeya,
lynn
Thanks for posting to the Celebrating the Holidays party.
Cheri
Ramona
Better get back and see what else you have been doing.
too dark out to decorate so I'll do some at the store tomorrow.
blessings,
barbara jean
Cheri