My annuals have died with the onset of cooler weather, and I’ve missed the colorful flowers that donned my deck and yard.

I waited to prune my bushes, so I could use the cuttings to refill the containers. Then I foraged for seed pods. cones, and grasses. Christmas tree vendors gifted me the bottom branches trimmed off of evergreen trees. After gathering these natural items, I inserted them into the potting soil where the annuals have died or around the remaining perennials. The result brings me joy!

Last time, I filled these containers, the branches lasted weeks, some even months. A few of the cuttings even began to propagate! I also added some sprigs of holly and a few evergreen branches to indoor plants. Be cautious if you have pets.

Here are some examples: