With fall already approaching, it’s time to rethink your pots and planters for the season ahead. The transition from summer to autumn brings unique environmental challenges, and well-composed fall containers require more than simply replacing tired annuals. Designer Beth Crowell will reveal the technical and artistic principles behind professional fall container design, including container preparation, soil improvement, and selecting cold-tolerant plants that thrive as temperatures cool and light levels shift. Through carefully chosen examples, you’ll see how structure, plant placement, texture, form, and color work together to create displays with lasting impact. Whether you’re designing new containers or refreshing existing ones, you’ll leave with practical design strategies, a list of top-performing fall plants, and a deeper understanding of how professionals create containers that evolve beautifully throughout the season.