The fall has arrived, and while some people take this season as indicative of a time to stop doing yard work, it can actually be a time to do some beautiful yard work. Fall is known for its beautiful colors, and you can make those a part of your garden by doing some fall gardening.

Think About What the Fall Season Means to You

When you think about the fall, there are a variety of symbols that might come to mind. Things like pumpkins and scarecrows are very common symbols of fall, and you can certainly use them in your fall gardening.

For example, if you have an area of your yard that looks particularly boring, you can liven it up with a little vignette of a scarecrow surrounded by pumpkins. For this fall gardening idea, decide if you would like to make your own scarecrow, or buy a ready-made one at your local gardening store.

If you choose to include a homemade scarecrow in your fall gardening plan, start by finding some old clothes and setting them aside. Next, you can either stuff the scarecrow with fallen leaves, or get hay from your garden supply store and stuff the scarecrow. Take the scarecrow and tie it to a large stick, and once this is done, you can move on to the next step in your fall gardening adventure.

Picking pumpkins is a seasonal experience, particularly between September and October. Thus, it is important to time your pumpkin picking for your fall gardening just right. After all, you want to make sure that your fall gardening scene looks lovely for as long as possible!

It is important to note that you probably should not carve the pumpkins that you are using in your fall gardening, since a carved pumpkin only lasts a week at most. Instead, consider choosing two whole pumpkins and placing them on either side of the scarecrow.

Another thing that you should consider incorporating into your fall gardening vignette is some flowers. The flowers that are traditional for the fall are chrysanthemums, particularly gold and orange ones.

If you would like more information on fall gardening ideas, all you have to do is look at the various gardening magazines that are available at your local bookstore. You can also search the internet, since there are a variety of different websites that have pictures of various fall gardening ideas. You are sure to find the right fall gardening ideas for you with the proper research.