Your pumpkins are probably still looking good as we move into November. Although, it's time to start thinking about how to make great looking containers for winter.
We scouted around and found a few examples to give you inspiring ideas. To make it easy, we've broken them down by zones. Here you'll know what sorts of plants work best for your area. Each of these will dress up the porch or front door for the holidays. They still look lively after the glitzy glam is done. We think that’ll be a great thing in January when you’re ready to look at something pretty!
If you need specific advice for what to plant, please leave a comment below.
ZONES 4 - 7
(Above) Transformed: The Toronto Botanic Garden came up with such a genius idea for transforming a potted up boxwood sheared into the shape of a cone. They added evergreen boughs including pine, cedar, Douglas fir, and southern magnolia leaves and then gilded it with a mix of dried organic materials and cold-resistant ornaments. Brilliant!
(Left) Add a Layer: The swirling shape of a topiary spiral is the perfect foil for an underpinning of cut greens and ornaments as created by Cording Landscape Design. White lights too, of course.
ZONES 8 - 11
In warmer zones you don't have the drama that comes from a blanket of snow and the kiss of frost. However, that shouldn't stop you from creating containers that feel seasonal. Hew to a wintry palette of reds, whites, and purples.
(Left) Richly Hued: Groen van Bijons. Doesn’t this festive pot of Loropetalum, Carex, and Gaultheria (wintergreen) feel seasonal without shouting “Christmas”?
(Right) Fuss-free: Designer Rita Randolph whipped up this shrub-filled container that hold up all winter long and with color to spare! Fetterbush (Leucothoe), Sea Of Gold® Juniper, Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper look fresh, cool, and seasonal.
