Al's Fall Container Design Challenge

Challenge Judge - Judy Alleruzzo, Al's Perennial Buyer and Co-host of GardenTime TV Show

Fall containers are all about texture. By the end of August, I’m tired of primary or pastel colors of the summer bloom flowers. I’m ready for change. I want the warm and cool colors of fall in the Northwest. A few changes to my spring-summer containers should satisfy my season itch.

One of the things I love about creating fall containers is that it is all texture, color, structure and foliage. There are not as many blooming plants in the fall, so you have to get creative. I love the colorful foliage of Coral Bells (Heucheras) when paired with Sedge Grass and the bold texture of Bergenia combined with delicate fern fronds. Coming up with these combinations can be challenging, but also a lot of fun.

With this in mind I "challenged" my Purple Teammates to inspire me, and you, with containers that celebrate the fall plants.

To keep everything fair and even, we set up a few guidelines.

1. The plant material had to represent the textures and

colors of fall.

2. They had to use between 5 and 10 varieties of plants.

3. They could use a maximum of a 20 inch pot.

4. They had to WOW me.

I have to say I was impressed. Each brought their own style and lots of creativity to their designs. After reviewing all of them I just couldn’t choose. So I’m going to let you tell me which is your favorite container.  Check out each container by clicking the link to the left, and then VOTE online for your favorite. Then come in to Al’s and check out our amazing fall interest plant material to inspire your own container creations.