Raise a Glass to Fall: Seasonal Garden Containers
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What better way to celebrate the fall season than with a cocktail? This season, we’re serving up three garden container recipes inspired by delicious fall drinks that are sure to add a splash of creativity to your outdoor (or indoor) spaces. So, grab your gardening gloves, a cozy sweater, and let’s raise a glass to fall with these seasonal cocktail-inspired containers. Cheers!
Hot Spiced Cider: A Warm Houseplant Mix
When you think of a hot spiced cider, you picture warmth, spice, and vibrant hues—just like this cozy houseplant container. Designed to bring a pop of fall color indoors, this container will liven up your home with the lush greens and rich reds of your favorite houseplants.
What You’ll Need:
- 10-inch Terracotta container
- McDonald Garden Center’s All Purpose Potting Soil
- 1 6-inch red anthurium
- 1 4-inch croton
- 1 4-inch philodendron cordatum
How to Craft: Start by filling your terracotta container with all-purpose potting soil. Place the vibrant red anthurium as your focal point, bringing a festive burst of color. The croton adds fiery fall foliage with its reds, oranges, and yellows, while the trailing philodendron cordatum softens the edges with its heart-shaped, deep green leaves. This combination not only echoes the warm tones of a hot cider but also creates a beautiful houseplant display that will keep your fall spirit alive indoors.
Frosted Garden Collins: A Refreshing Pansy Container
Inspired by the crisp and refreshing notes of a classic Collins, this frosted garden container combines soft yellows and silvery whites, perfect for adding some cool tones to your fall garden. With pansies as the star, this container is as eye-catching as a frosty glass on a brisk fall afternoon.
What You’ll Need:
- 20-inch Terracotta container
- McDonald Garden Center’s All Purpose Potting Soil
- 1 8-inch light yellow snapdragon
- 2 6-inch Dusty Millers
- 4 6-inch pansies
How to Craft: Begin by adding potting soil to your terracotta container, leaving room for planting. Place the tall, light yellow snapdragon in the center, creating height and drawing the eye. Surround it with Dusty Millers, whose silver foliage adds a cool, frosty feel to the arrangement. Finally, tuck in your pansies along the edges, allowing their cheerful faces to peek out and add a splash of seasonal charm. This combination will keep your garden feeling fresh even as the days grow colder.
Witches Brew Sangria: A Dark and Dramatic Ornamental Pepper Container
For those who love a little mystery and drama, the Spooky Cranberry Sangria container is the perfect choice. With deep reds, purples, and moody ornamental peppers that mimic the look of cranberries, this fall container channels the rich, dark flavors of sangria with a spooky seasonal twist.
What You’ll Need:
- 16-inch Dark, glazed container
- McDonald Garden Center’s All Purpose Potting Soil
- 1 gallon dark red cordyline spike
- 1 gallon Black Truffle cardinal flower
- 1 8-inch ornamental pepper (choose one where the berries resemble cranberries)
How to Craft: Fill your glazed container with potting soil, creating a rich base for this moody masterpiece. Plant the tall cordyline spike at the back of the container for dramatic height and texture. Next, add the black truffle cardinal flower, whose dark leaves and striking red blooms deepen the fall vibe. Finally, plant the ornamental pepper along the front, its berry-like fruits resembling tiny cranberries, making it the perfect seasonal touch. This container will give your garden a bold, spooky look just in time for Halloween.
Each container brings its own flair, echoing the colors, textures, and spirit of fall. So why not mix up one (or all) of these seasonal recipes and raise a glass to your garden this fall? Now’s the time to visit McDonald Garden Center to pick up your fall container supplies—and maybe a seasonal drink while you’re at it. To stay inspired and grow with us, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok to dig into the joys of gardening!
