{"id":53923,"date":"2023-09-11T06:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T11:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/?p=53923"},"modified":"2023-09-10T11:15:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T16:15:20","slug":"fall-flowers-for-porch-planters-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/fall-flowers-for-porch-planters-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Fall Flowers for Porch Planters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Designing autumn planters is a great way to bring seasonal colors and textures right to your front porch.<\/em><\/h4>\n

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With the start of every new season comes the opportunity for new seasonal planter designs, and autumn is no exception. Starting in September, a new palette of flowers suddenly comes into bloom, breathing new life into our pots and containers that we can enjoy well into fall. Here’s how to switch over your containers and take full advantage of all your blooming fall favorites!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Transition Summer Planters to Fall in Illinois\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

By mid-September, your summer planters might be showing signs of fatigue. Some blossoms may have stopped, while others could have yellowed and weathered appearances. Despite this, certain plants might still catch the eye and offer potential for renewal, like petunias, geraniums, ornamental grass, and ivy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As you transition your garden to autumn, start by choosing which plants to keep and which to replace. For those you keep, rejuvenate their vitality with a thorough trimming of unsightly leaves, faded flowers, and excessive growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Flowers Can I Plant in Pots in the Fall?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Whether you’re letting some summer favorites stick around or are starting your fall planters from scratch, here are the best seasonal flowers to include in your planters:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n