I have been to yard after yard and I often see the same thing, the patio furniture fits the space but usually the season that the decor matches is either spring or summer. There is very little change between each season but with only a few items, it is very easy to take your landscaped space from summer to fall for a reasonable price.

Before we actually look at the space, let’s look at your landscaping. Generally, a lot of people will landscape in a sort of top heavy manner. Spring and summer is often the season of the best blooms and many plant their gardens so they are at their peak during the summer months, by the time fall arrives, the garden is beginning to look a little worse for wear. When you are landscaping, take into account all the seasons, try using evergreens, plants that either bloom in fall or ones that last for several weeks, or plants that produce fruit in the fall. This way your landscaped space becomes an enjoyable space year round.

Now that I touched on the actual landscaped space, let’s get you set up for fall entertaining. Nothing is more enjoyable than an evening out during a crisp fall evening. The number of bugs have declined, the nights bring a crisp scent with them and lighting becomes even more important in creating your ambiance.

• The Colors: Bring out the colors of fall with bamboo place-mats in autumn color schemes. Table clothes (if you use them outside) can also reflect the autumn theme and you can add a few centerpieces to the tables with fall foliage or scented candles in golds, reds and oranges.
• The Leaves: I know that the first thought everyone has about leaves is to rake them up but why not leave some of them on the ground to provide a splash of color in you area. This is great when you are entertaining since a few tumbled leaves around the patio and across the lawn will give a natural feel to the occasion.
• Pumpkins: Set up a few pumpkins around your space. Remember that if you place a pumpkin on cement it will decay faster than when it is on grass or soil so try to find a place in the flower bed for your pumpkins.
• Fall Mums: You don’t need to fill your flower beds with mums (chrysanthemums) but place a few fall mums in containers around your entertaining area. The colors will draw the fall landscape in and create a cozy space.
• Lighting: Since fall welcomes shorter days, bring out some nice lighting with candles, twinkle lights and a backyard fireplace. People will love curling up in front of the fireplace to drink some spiced coffee.
• Throw blankets: Not something that you need to bring out every day, throw blankets offer a little protection from the evening chill and add to the overall decadence of a fall space. Keep them in earth tones of browns, golds and dark reds.

And there you have your space. It doesn’t cost a lot to add a few elements to your fall space and you will get the added bonus of having a space you can enjoy throughout the seasons.

Sirena Van Schaik

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