As we were putting out our pumpkins, spiders and scarecrows a few years ago, I noticed a beautiful idea on my neighbors' front steps. They are incredibly nice people, so I didn't think they'd mind me passing on this great tip!

They hollowed out their pumpkins and used them as planters for their mums! I thought it was such a lovely way to combine two fall favorites, so I snapped a picture to share with you (see image below). What do you think?

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Donna John

What a cute idea, Elisa All Schmitz 30Seconds . I buy mums every year and always just plant them in a pot for a centerpiece. Going to plant them in pumpkins this year! After they've bloomed, I plant them in the ground. They bloom all summer and into the fall. So don't throw them away after the blooms fade. My yellow mums are blooming now.

Like Reply 1 6 years ago

Gorgeous, Donna John ! I have to get started on my fall gardening!!

Like Reply 6 years ago

Brandi Wright

Im needing to know how to keep the ants/insects out of my pumpkin that i planted a mum in? Anyone have solutions to this issue?

That's a good question, Brandi Wright . I know some people use shellac or other spray to prevent insects and rodents from eating their pumpkins. I guess that way, the pumpkin just becomes a more plastic-like container for the plants. Sad to do that to a live pumpkin, but I guess it's already dying anyway. :-( I hope you enjoy it while it lasts! Happy Fall.

Like Reply 3 years ago

This would make a beautiful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table.

Like Reply 1 3 years ago

I agree, Donna John , and you just inspired me to do that this year, thank you!

Ann Marie Patitucci

I absolutely love this, Elisa A. Schmitz 30Seconds ! Thanks for sharing!

Like Reply 1 2 years ago

Thank you so much, Ann Marie Patitucci . I know you are a fan of fall, like me, and this is one of my favorite fall projects!

Like Reply 1 a year ago

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