Amplifying the Outdoor Autumn Ambiance
Fall colors are revered nationwide, and many homeowners like to amplify them in their landscape.
The fall season is in full swing, with leaves changing color and falling to the ground, temperatures dropping at night, air conditioning being turned off, windows being opened, and pool water feeling much cooler. Fall is a great time to do backyard landscaping to gather friends and family to enjoy the cooler weather. Consider the following seasonal ideas to turn a backyard landscape into the perfect place to enjoy the fall season.
Outdoor fall decor
As the temperature drops and the air becomes crisper, several fall decor ideas help transition an outdoor space from summer to fall. First, consider creating an autumn planter in a big pot, a planter box, or a wheelbarrow. Fill it with mums, pansies, zinnias, and other colorful fall annuals, and add dried corn stalks, pumpkins, and gourds. Additionally, a plaid tablecloth brings a fall ambiance to an outdoor dining space. String up some lights and add a fall bouquet centerpiece to create the perfect setting for an outdoor party or meal. Finally, hanging a leafy wreath on the front door is a quick and affordable way to embrace the fall season through home decor.
Fall pool party
Though pool parties are associated with summer, warm temperatures persist into autumn in many areas, making autumn a great time for a pool party in these regions. Even if it’s too cool for swimming, the pool deck can still be an excellent setting for an autumn party or gathering. Light the area with tiki torches, LED pool lights, or garden string lights. Use fire pits and space heaters to warm up the area. Serve warm food and drinks like chili, soup, fresh apple pie, hot cider, or tea. Encourage guests to wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
Fall landscaping
Fall colors are revered nationwide, and many homeowners like to amplify them in their landscape. Consider planting trees that produce ample autumn colors, such as a Chinese pistache, a flowering pear, a Japanese maple, a Modesto ash, a paperbark maple, a silk tree, a serviceberry tree, or a Shumard oak. Also, consider growing Zephyranthes, or rain lilies, to brighten the fall months, as this perennial plant bursts into bright color in the fall.
Fall recipes
Autumn is not just defined by fall colors and foliage but also by delicious fall recipes. Try warm dishes, such as soup, chicken, chili, gnocchi, pasta, and pastries, that include seasonal ingredients, such as butternut squash, cranberries, rosemary, pumpkin, and apples. These dishes can be served and enjoyed in the outdoor fall foliage to perfectly tie together the fall ambiance in the yard.
Fall is a cherished time of year that brings cool, crisp air, beautiful colors, and excitement for cozy time spent with friends and family. Amplifying the natural autumn foliage with decor, plants, events, and food is the perfect way to make the most of the season while it lasts.
Saturn Pool Company is a family-owned, Phoenix-based pool builder specializing in the design and build of custom in-ground pools and hot tubs for northwest Phoenix Metro homeowners. Our services include upgrades like diving board installation, water features, lighting, slides, and smart controls. We create backyard living spaces featuring outdoor kitchens, fire pits, TVs, speakers, lawns, gazebos, and more. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and our highest priority is customer satisfaction.
