Make it autumnal on the balcony, terrace and at the entrance.

When the first frost night arrives, many summer flowers tend to look quite sad. It's time to switch to more durable plants that will last throughout the autumn and well into winter, such as heather, ornamental kale, alpine viola, fireweed, chrysanthemum, aster, butterbur, hebe, various beautiful foliage plants, silver thread, ivy, and the like. Colorful and shaped plants are excellent additions to pots alongside heather and kale.You can also add wood chips, decorative stones, or moss to the arrangement. Decorate with everything the garden and season have to offer, such as pumpkins, apples, rosehips, and beautiful leaves. The finishing touch is a beautiful lantern or two.Remember to check your pots to see if they can withstand frost. There are also nice and practical styrofoam pots that provide good insulation for plant roots.

Berglyng, beautiful red berries give the plant a great decorative value. Completely harmless berries that are edible.,Skimmia, bushy plant with pink/red flowers in clusters. Looks nice well into winter.,Heather (Calluna and Erica), perennial or autumn heather. The perennial heather lasts longer into winter, while the autumn heather brightens up with its pink/red color.,Stonecrop (Hylotelephium), sun-loving plant that blooms for a long time with red, flat flower heads. Nice to cut and bring indoors, and also lasts a long time.,Ornamental cabbage (Brassica), red/purple or white/green. Stays beautiful all autumn and also looks good when the snow has arrived.,Alpine violet, strong and flower-rich plants that brighten up the pot. They come in the whole color spectrum from white to the darkest red. There are also varieties with fringed or twisted petals.,Kalanchoe, indoor plant that also looks nice outdoors in a pot, preferably with many together in a larger container.,Celosia, with rich vibrant colors and shapes on the flowers. Gives the autumn arrangement an exclamation point.

Silver swine flower (Senecio) fits into most plant arrangements with its gray and fuzzy leaves. Thrives in both sun and shade. Silver rain (Dichondra) fits well alone in a hanging basket, but also gives a nice character when planted together. As the name says, the leaves change to a silver-green, which provides a nice effect in the autumn sun. Ivy (Hedera) is a versatile, hanging green plant that fits into most contexts. Also available with yellow or white variegated leaves. Coral bells (Heuchera) is a perennial that blooms with long and thin stems early in the spring. During late summer and fall, it is a plant that really lifts, highlights, and adds extra life to the planting with its beautiful foliage. Silver threads (Calocephalus) with silver shining branches that create a nice contrast to plants like heuchra and ornamental cabbage. Round to hanging growth habit. Ornamental grasses of different varieties with beautiful colors on leaves and spikes. Available in different heights. Houseleek (Sempervivum) is a sun lover that can withstand dry conditions. Stylish in the modern, minimalist style. Conifers also work well in pots with fall crops. They stay beautiful all winter long. It's also nice to decorate with a string of lights in small junipers and dwarf firs before Christmas. Depending on where you live and what pot they are planted in, they can survive into the next season. However, it's best to think of them as a nice plant for the winter and then replace them when spring comes again.

Good soil is crucial when it comes to planting in pots and containers. If you need to replace all or some of the plants, you can reuse the existing soil. Often, a lot of soil goes away with the roots of summer flowers. Fill up with new potting soil or garden soil.,,Autumn plants usually do not require as much nutrients as summer flowers, and since it is colder, they do not need as much water either. As a general rule, you can water once a week, but during sunny periods you may need to water more frequently.

Actually, you can plant in almost anything. It's important to consider that the container is spacious enough. Small pots provide less volume of water and nutrients, resulting in the need to water and fertilize much more often as the plants grow. To regulate the moisture in the pot, it's good to have one or more drainage holes in the bottom so excess water can drain out. What we usually use are pots, urns, and flower boxes. Let your imagination run wild, you might have a nice old wheelbarrow, a rusty bucket or jug, baskets, wooden crates, or similar. Feel free to mix different sizes and shapes. Not everything has to be on the floor or ground. Build vertically with hanging planters from the ceiling, wall planters on the wall, and pedestals. Keep in mind that the containers are exposed to frost and ice during winter, so choose durable containers. This is extra important if the pot is outdoors. A lot of rain in the fall followed by freezing temperatures can have an explosive effect on the soil in the pot, increasing the risk of it cracking. Planting in a pot:Fill the bottom with clay pebbles. To maintain the draining effect, it's recommended to lay down a fabric before filling with soil. Add new potting soil (mix in some slow-release fertilizer). Plant the flowers. Plant flowers in the same color tones, but with different shapes. Water generously immediately after planting. Deadhead faded flowers to promote the blooming of new flowers.

There are actually no rules on how to mix different plants, but make sure that what you plant together in a pot or flower box thrives in the same environment, in sun or shade.,,When planting together in your pots and flower boxes, for example, stick to one color tone, such as shades of white, blue, pink, or red, but feel free to mix plants with different shapes and growth habits.,,In large pots, it is nice to elevate the composition by choosing some plants that are tall, such as grasses or conifers. If the pot will be seen from different angles, the tallest plant should be placed in the middle. Moreover, consider that the placement of the plants should have a certain symmetry that looks good from different perspectives. If the arrangement will be against a wall or similar, the tallest plant should be placed at the back of the arrangement.

Heather, ornamental cabbage and silver dichondra,Buttercup, heather, ivy,Alpine violet, silver thread, balltuga,Dwarf spruce, heather, alumroot with red leaves,Ornamental grass, heather and moss,Ornamental cabbage and hebe (low and dense),Houseleek and moss,It's also nice to just plant one type in a pot, or maybe one flowering plant and one leaf growth to let both the pot and the plant stand out properly. Furthermore, one can consider the following:,,Strong colors show well in sunlight,Bright colors light up in the evening,Pinch off the flowers as soon as they start to wilt. This makes the blooming more abundant.,Plant a "ground cover" alongside other plants, so it blends in between and provides beautiful contrasts. For example, a climbing plant, grass, ivy or other leaf growth.

When darkness falls in the evenings, you can make the garden even more alive with lamps and lights. Illuminating a tree or a bush makes the garden more lively even in the dark months. A fire pit livens up the garden. Small light sources in the form of lanterns, fairy lights, and torches create mystery and ambiance. Hang small lanterns in the trees if you don't want to run electricity through the garden.