Planning Your Fall Container Garden: Why Now is the Perfect Time
NEW SEASON! NEW PORCH POT DROPS!
August is the ideal time to refresh your container gardens. The days are long, the benches are full, and fall annuals are looking fantastic. Whether you’re dressing up the front porch or swapping out your tired summer blooms, there’s no better time to get a jump start on the next season.
Why August? Why Now?
When it comes to container gardening, timing is everything. Here’s why an August refresh makes all the difference:
Better selection. The best-looking fall annuals ornamental peppers, celosia, kale, mustard, and more are fresh from our greenhouses.
Healthier roots. Planting before temperatures drop gives roots time to establish while the soil is still warm.
Instant results. You’ll get a burst of color now and a head start on fall beauty.
The magic of a great fall container comes down to contrast.
Try pairing:
Ornamental peppers for bold pops of red, orange, and purple
Flowering kale for ruffled, cool-season drama
Mustard greens for rich golds and burgundy undertones
Celosia for flame-like color and feathery texture
Mix them in with your summer holdovers or start completely fresh
Need inspiration? Our team is happy to help you pick the perfect combo.
Not ready to toss everything? You don’t have to.
Here’s how to make the most of your existing containers:
- Trim back summer annuals that are still thriving
- Tuck in new fall plants for texture and color contrast
- Layer in height and spillers (like trailing mustard or cabbage) to freshen things up
- Top off with fresh soil and a light feed to keep things thriving through fall
Your containers will look fuller, fresher, and ready for a new season without a full restart.
Coming Soon: Only $6 for Locally Grown Mums
They’re locally grown, bursting with color, and ready to take center stage very soon.
Let’s Refresh Your Containers Together
Bring your pots. Bring your questions.
Our team is here to help you build a fresh container garden that carries you from late summer straight through fall.
📍Visit us in Middletown or Beavercreek