10 Fall Planter Ideas

Easy fall planter ideas using mums, pumpkins, grapevine, olive buckets, and more. Simple porch inspiration that’s budget-friendly and welcoming.

One of my favorite ways to welcome a new season is by changing the look of our front porch. Even more than decorating the tree at Christmas, I love the process of freshening up the planters and entryway. Our porch is basic concrete with a white railing, but with a little effort, it becomes a warm and charming space. The addition of a blue front door, white rockers, and seasonal planters brings in color, texture, and personality. Below are some easy fall planter ideas, each one simple to recreate and full of cozy charm.

Simple Ways to Style Outdoor Fall Planters

These fall planter ideas come from both the Sutton Place house and our current home. They are easy to put together, affordable, and add a festive touch without too much fuss. The best part? Spending time outside in the crisp fall air, soaking up a little inspiration and freshening up your entry for the season.

Mums, Ivy, + Mini Pumpkins in Faux Galvanized Planters

These planters featured yellow mums, trailing ivy, and mini pumpkins. I reused ivy from my summer pots, which made the fall planters look full and mature. This is an easy way to transition your porch from summer to fall without starting from scratch. See the full post here: Porch Fall Decorating Ideas.

Galvanized Washtubs with Grapevine Trees

These vintage-style planters were one of my earliest fall projects, and they’re still a favorite. Filled with colorful plants and topped with grapevine trees, they flank a front door beautifully and bring in amazing curb appeal. You can see how they came together here: DIY Galvanized Wash Tub Planters.

Mums in Olive Buckets

Adding mums to vintage olive buckets instantly gives your porch a warm, nostalgic look. Russet-toned blooms, along with touches of navy, created a cozy feel that year. These were so easy to pull together, and any kind of bucket or tall planter will work.

Pumpkins + Bittersweet in Olive Buckets

These olive bucket planters featured faux pumpkins and sprigs of bittersweet, and the best part is they lasted from September through Thanksgiving. This simple combination went viral on Pinterest and still makes a big impact without a lot of effort.

Black Planters with Lanterns

This project started as a bit of an experiment, and ended up being one of my favorite fall porch looks. I paired black planters with large lanterns and seasonal greenery. The finished look was clean, classic, and so welcoming.

Crisp White Planters with Boxwood + Ivy

Planning ahead for Christmas, I filled white metal planters with small boxwood and trailing ivy. While there was no fall color in the planters themselves, the rest of the porch featured russet and navy, which pulled everything together beautifully. This subtle look lasted through the seasons. See more here: Outdoor Fall Decor.

Navy Planters with Mums, Petunias, + Ivy

These were my final fall planters at the Sutton Place house, and they still feel special. The navy planters matched the door, and the deep orange mums echoed the tones in the layered doormat. This blue and russet combination always feels just right in the fall.

Russet Mums + Ivy in White Planters

Our first fall in the new house was relaxed and easy. I filled simple white planters with russet mums, and left the summer ivy in place. This was a great reminder that sometimes the best seasonal decor is what you already have on hand. Here’s the full look: Outdoor Fall Decor Ideas.

Ivy-Covered Grapevine Trees with Faux Fall Stems

These planters combine texture and height with grapevine topiaries and ivy. I tucked in a few faux fall stems at the base to fill them out. Layered doormats and a seasonal wreath completed the look. See the full porch here: Front Porch Fall Decorating Ideas.

Annual Rudbeckia in White Planters

This fall look came together with a happy surprise: I spotted pots of blooming rudbeckia at a local garden center and couldn’t resist. The gold petals added instant warmth and brightness to our porch. I placed them in my existing white planters, which helped the color really stand out. Rudbeckia thrives in part sun and part shade, so I was hopeful they would continue blooming well into the season…and they did. These cheerful plants are a lovely alternative to mums, and they’re just as easy to grow.

Planter Resources

• vintage olive buckets
• vintage galvanized washtubs
• black square planters
• small metal trash can: spray paint it white
• tall black planters
• faux galvanized lightweight planters (See them on our patio.)
• polyresin planters that can be painted
• white Polywood planters
• white Veradek tall planters

Do you have your fall game plan figured out? If you still need inspiration, take a look at The Ultimate Guide to Fall. Enjoy!