Chill Out: A Cold-Hardy Outdoor Fall Centerpiece
Enjoy your outdoor space even as the temperature drops. This simple centerpiece will help your deck or patio make the shift from summer to fall.
An Easy to Craft Centerpiece
Follow these simple steps for creating a beautiful centerpiece perfect for your deck or patio table.
Supplies Needed
For this project you will need: A plastic paint tray or any tray which can be used outside/spray paint in your color of choice/ small gourd or pumpkins/ craft moss and plants which can withstand cooler temperatures. Plants seen here are: (1) Japanese stonecrop groundcover (2) ornamental kale (3) sempervivum (also known as hens and chicks) mounding perennial (4) ornamental cabbage.
Step 1: Begin With the Proper Foundation
A simple plastic paint tray is the perfect base for an outdoor centerpiece.
Step 2: Ensure the Proper Drainage
Using a hammer and a screwdriver, make small holes in the bottom of the tray to provide proper drainage when watering.
Step 3: Paint Your Tray
Give the tray a coat of spray paint in the color of your choice. A metallic bronze color was used here.
Step 4: Assemble Centerpiece
Place plants inside the tray, making sure to loosen the roots as you do. Fill any gaps with decorative moss.
Step 5: Add a Touch of Autumn
Nestle gourds and pumpkins among the plants in the centerpiece for added color and texture.

Photo By: Image courtesy of At the Picket Fence