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Use Pumpkins In Your Fall Displays |
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We thought this would be a great time to share a few projects that you can easily create with pumpkins, squash and garden pottery. Have fun!
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There is no need to greet guests with sad, empty exterior planters just because the weather's turned. Once flowers die off, create a lush, welcoming display with cold-hardy foliage and decorative gourds. Start by planting a backdrop of evergreen dwarf spruces as well as kale, which should survive the first frost. Then pile on gourds and squash like the ones shown in the photo. Keep in mind that edible varieties will last only a few weeks. Sprigs of eucalyptus and fir supply the finishing touches.
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Another alternative to a inexpensive and creative container can be squash or gourds. A buttercup squash can serve as a stunning cachepot for succulents. Fill it with crassula and echeveria to re-create this arrangement as shown. Just trim the squash's stem, then position a small pot of succulents on top and trace around it with a marker. Cut along your mark and scoop out all the pulp, then insert the pot. Easy!
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Gourds come in all sizes and shapes and colors and easily become seasonal vases. Cut a hole big enough to accommodate a couple of florist tubes. Insert flower stems for a unique bud vase and use to decorate inside or outside your home. Lovely!
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This last project is neat because it uses a pumpkin as a planter and it makes a lovely display that can be used indoors or out. Cut out two top quarters of a pumpkin, leaving the stem and a narrow strip as the basket handle. Zigzag the bottom edges, and hollow out the base. Place a block of west floral foam inside. Position two glass votive holders in the foam and surround with a bevy of fall blooms and leaves. Place on a table in the dining room or living rooms. This makes a festive fall display of color that is inexpensive and easy to do. Have fun! |
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By Arizona Pottery
Post Last Updated: 1/2/2017 3:56:01 PM |
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