5 Best Fall Deck Decorations
The holiday season approaches, beginning with the scents and sights of autumn. Clean decks make decorating for fall easy. Try one of these great Fall deck decorations to make your home feel more cozy as Autumn comes upon us.
1. Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins
Nothing says fall like a big, orange pumpkin. Decks are perfect places to arrange your pumpkins for display. Not only are they safe from pranksters and wildlife, but decks make carving clean up easy. No need to worry about making a mess of the kitchen. Put them outside on the deck, just because Halloween is over doesn’t mean Fall is over, and you definitely don’t have to put away the pumpkins.
2. Good Old Gourds
Warty, lumpy, brightly colored gourds look smashing next to your pumpkins. Arrange them on the rail of your deck, as the centerpiece for deck furniture, or tucked next to your pumpkins in the corner for a little pumpkin spice. Gourds provide a charming accent to your outdoor living space that is sure to delight friends and family.
3. Decorate With Corn
You don’t have to go to a corn maze to appreciate the rustic appeal of dry cornstalks. Purchase a few stalks from a local farmer or a farm and garden center for display on your deck. The corn won’t make a mess outside, and it adds to the seasonal appeal. Choose Indian corn varieties for their mosaic kernel patterns for added effect.
4. Straw Bales
For some seasonal seating, especially around a fire pit, add some straw bales. These rectangular bales provide rustic seating arrangements for friends and family and are perfect for gathering around and enjoying each other’s company. They also work well with your corn, gourds, and pumpkins in larger arrangements. At the end of the season, compost your straw bales or use them to mulch your garden.
5. Mum’s The Word
For a splash of living color, try mums. As fall’s favorite flower, mums have a lot to recommend them. The brightly colored flowers do well in containers. Place them around your deck and enjoy the last of the season’s blooms. Mums are hardy plants and are able to withstand light frosts, allowing you to enjoy them late into the season.
Make the most of your outdoor living space this season with one or all of these deck decorating tips. For more ideas, or to consult with a deck professional, contact us.
