Autumn Landscaping Ideas

Well sadly summer is finally over and autumn has begun. Leaves are slowly turning from green to red and they will soon start to fall from their beloved trees. With this change in season comes the need to rearrange and to re evaluate the available space that we have in our garden.

Below we will list some autumn landscaping ideas that will help to inspire and give you ideas on how to make your autumnal garden work for you.

Pumpkins

You cannot avoid pumpkins at this time of year, so why not make a feature of them? You can carve intricate lanterns and make a scarecrow. Alternatively you can use pumpkins as simply a decorative feature. For more pumpkin inspired themes click here.

Colorful borders

Just because it is autumn, it doesn't mean that your garden has to lack color and vibrancy. Plant colorful borders with flowers such as Purple Emperors and Ruskin Marigolds, in order to add a splash of color to your garden. Go online here to read more about autumnal flowers and how to plant them.

Plants in pots

Planting in pots is fantastic for the autumn as you can arrange hardy potted mums and Russian sages around your patio area or paths. They will give a man instant splash of color and texture to your garden. Visit this site to learn more about autumnal potted plants.

Evergreen shrubs

Evergreen shrubs can provide privacy as well as dividing up areas in the garden, such as those used for dining and recreation. Evergreens will also keep their color and thickness during the winter months, so are an obvious choice. For a range of evergreen shrubs that you can use click here.

We hope that you have enjoyed reading our autumn landscaping ideas. You can read more about landscaping in general during the autumn by clicking here.