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Back in September I wrote a blog article titled Revive your Landscape Pots with Fall Color Flowers.  Now that we are in December I want to continue on with the idea that you can keep your pots going even longer in the year.  By now, with the exception of any cabbage or kale, your fall pots look shot.  It’s likely that you’ve emptied them and maybe you’ve even put them away for the season.  The fact is, the same pots you use for spring/summer, and fall annuals can also be used for the holidays and at a fraction of the price.  In fact, most of it can be found in your yard.  Well in my case, my neighbor’s yard, but hey, I doubt they noticed.  When planting a pot with annuals, you can accomplish a lot of “interest” with different flower colors and types.  You also have a myriad of choices for height and hanging plants.  When it comes to a winter pot, you are limited in the materials you can use.  Because of that you will want to focus on the texture of the plant as well as the color.

By Kaitlin Donovan

Often, the onset of fall means people give up on their outdoor landscape flower pots and planters. When in fact the fall is a great time to revive your now tired patio and deck pots.  A lot of times people don’t want to spend the money on landscape plants or flowers that they will only enjoy for the last month or two of the season.  The truth is that fall color pots don’t have to be expensive.  Here are a few guidelines to help extend the enjoyment of your pots.

The recent storms have created much damage in local communities East Coast and the Midwest areas. Recycling damaged evergreens into wreaths, roping and other decorations is a fun and inexpensive way to add to the Holiday spirit. In Northeast Ohio we had thousands of damaged trees and some of that can be turned into Christmas Joy.

Many people use pots as a way to brighten up their front stoops, back patios, decks, doorways or any other area of their yards that could use a little color. We fill them up with annuals and enjoy them through the fall. We may even plant mums and pansies in them to extend our enjoyment. By the end of fall we most often put them in our sheds or garages to keep them safe for the winter. By using the pots as a part of your holiday decorating you can add color, texture, and a nice festive touch to your outside areas.

In a matter of weeks, Christmas lights will dot your neighborhood in the evenings. If the thought of digging through your storage to find tangles of cords and light bulbs causes you to shudder, it may be time to call in professional holiday lighting specialists. When you hire out your holiday lighting chores, you can spend time with your family instead of battling to get your house looking festive.

Like many projects, homeowners assume they should wait until spring to install professional landscape lighting. Many people think that they will not be able to enjoy the lights because its cold, and they are not spending time outdoors. However, with daylight savings time coming upon us; now is the perfect time to invest in landscape lighting. You'll be provided with a sense of security knowing that your house is well lit in dark times, plus it adds a beautiful accent to your home.

VIDEO: Joe Schill of Green Impressions shares the new 2012 Holidynamics holiday lighting accessories such as pre-lit wreaths, garland, and decorative bows. Save time and money over natural pine garland, and still get the real evergreen look, feel, and texture.