If you are new to The Vettel Farm then you may not know that grasshoppers have taken over pretty much everything outside. We are patiently waiting for our first frost so they can leave the premises. The grasshoppers have eaten every single mum I have brought home, so I have been brainstorming other ideas for cute outdoor decor this year. I found these massive pumpkins at Hobby Lobby and I knew they would be such a statement piece and would last years and years. Here’s the full how-to on how to create a topiary with them!
Supplies
- Large pumpkin (found here)
- Medium pumpkin (found here)
- Small pumpkin (found here)
- Piece of rebar (I cut mine to 35 inches, but this will depend on your planter)
- Planter
Directions
- Cut your rebar to the desired height. I used the base of my planter to determine this height.
- Remove the stems of the bottom two pumpkins.
- Position rebar into your planter. I anchored mine in a planter to prevent the North Dakota wind from carrying them away.
- Slide your biggest pumpkin onto the rebar, then the medium pumpkin, then the small pumpkin.
These pumpkins look so realistic and they will last for so many years! I chose to make my own topiary because I wanted one that was substantial in size. Most that I have seen are expensive and much smaller. The larger size gives great impact to this garage spacing area. What are your favorite outdoor Fall decor staples?
If DIY is not your jam, here are a few adorable pumpkin topiaries for sale!
