How to Create a Natural and Beautifully Layered Fall Front Porch

Carmen Johnston Gardens

I'm walking you through how-to create a beautiful fall front porch that will last through November. Layering wicker, copper, pumpkins, and LOTS of plants, I'm going to tell you how I create gorgeous fall entryways step by step.

Plant Inspiration

• Crepe Myrtle that are at least 6-10 feet tall
• Large Copper Pots
• Pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors both real and faux
• Lambs Ear
• Rooster Grass
• Antherium
• Heuchera
• Variegated Ivy
• Carex
• Cabbages
• Kales
• Ajuga
• Bittersweet Vine
• Dried Oranges
• Dried Limes
• Large Wicker Baskets

Use the list above as a guide to some great fall plants that thrive in fall weather and even survive mild frosts and winters! The plants, especially the lambs ear and green kales and cabbages, have silver undertones that really compliment the copper hues. All of these plants can then be planted in your yard later on to enjoy all winter long.

Any young trees with colorful branches work well here, like maple or crepe myrtle. Or you can even cut large branches off an existing tree. Water everything very well before putting it all together so the soil is very moist and continue to water throughout the season. Make sure there is a hole in your container for drainage. This project is a classic stuff and shove, you won’t remove any plants from their plastic containers. I started with the tree, then added lambs ear and cabbages and kale in a triangle arrangement. Then layer your other plants and grasses on top, like carex and antherium. I try to always use gallon size plants- go big or go home!