Into the Box! Autumn Decoration with Heather

Autumn brings so many beautiful natural materials that are perfect for decorating. From rose hips to heather and the fruits of the Chinese lantern plant – creativity knows no bounds in the fall.

And since autumn decorations are a must-have in every good home, there are many ways to combine plants and fruits. For potted boxes, only a few materials are needed, which are quick and inexpensive to obtain:

• Heath in a pot
• Bell heather in a pot
• Pansies (pink) in a pot
• Branches and twigs (rose hips, apples, or dogwood)
• Moss
• An old wooden box
• Decorative pumpkins, apples, and more
• Plastic film
• Stapler

Since we need to make our bed if we want to lie in it, the wooden box for the heather also needs to be prepared. To do this, line the wooden box with plastic film. The film should be free of holes to prevent water from leaking through later. Then, cut off the excess edges of the film and staple it securely to the wooden box. Since the plants will go directly into the wooden box without a pot, the plastic film helps with watering and prevents water from spreading throughout the house. Once everything is prepared, the plants can move in.

The box is filled with heather and bell heather. If small gaps have formed, they can be filled with the pink pansies, which match the heather perfectly in color. Decorative branches and twigs can be inserted directly into the pots of the heather. This holds them in place and adds more vibrancy to the box. The branches of rose hips or ornamental apples are particularly suitable, especially when they still have fruit on them. If you prefer not to have fruit in the arrangement, you can use young shoots from the dogwood, which shine in a bright red.

If the wooden box is not completely closed, gaps can be filled with moss. This prevents the plastic pots of the plants from being visible through the grooves of the wooden box. If there is still space in the box, small ornamental pumpkins or apples can be placed inside.