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.

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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.

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Photo By: Image courtesy of At the Picket Fence

Chill Out: A Cold-Hardy Outdoor Fall Centerpiece

Related To:

An Easy to Craft Centerpiece

Supplies Needed

Step 1: Begin With the Proper Foundation

Step 2: Ensure the Proper Drainage

Step 3: Paint Your Tray

Step 4: Assemble Centerpiece

Step 5: Add a Touch of Autumn

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