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Autumn Spice by the Potful

Why be satisfied with containers that fizzle out by the end of summer? Mixing up your plant selection a bit can give you a combination that looks better and better as the growing season goes on and provide a wealth of changing colors and interesting elements for a splashy late-season spectacle. There are a few simple traits to consider for fabulous fall containers: colorful foliage, showy seedheads and long-blooming flowers. Pulled together, all of these elements bring the feeling of autumn abundance to the smallest of spaces.

Think about using the colors

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