{"id":3318,"date":"2023-06-14T20:11:17","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T03:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/2025\/12\/10\/create-this-charming-mum-pumpkin-planter-in-5-minutes\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T05:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:22:47","slug":"create-this-charming-mum-pumpkin-planter-in-5-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/?p=3318","title":{"rendered":"Create This Charming Mum &#038; Pumpkin Planter in 5 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content mvt-content\">\n<style><![CDATA[img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mum-Pumpkin-Planter-Pin-150x150.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mum-Pumpkin-Planter-Pin.jpg\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Mum and pumpkin planter.\" class=\"wp-image-25694 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-3-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">They\u2019re like potato chips and kittens; you can\u2019t have just one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pumpkins and chrysanthemums: they go together like peanut butter and jelly. It\u2019s hard to think of a more quintessential fall pairing. This quick and easy fall DIY looks great on your front steps. Let\u2019s make one together.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-idea-is-quite-simple-scoop-out-a-pumpkin-and-plant-a-chrysanthemum-in-it\">The idea is quite simple: scoop out a pumpkin and plant a chrysanthemum in it. <\/h3>\n<p>The whole project takes only five minutes. Once you see how easy it is, you\u2019ll want to make a few more. These charming little planters look great, one on either side of your door or one on each step.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-your-mums\">Choosing Your Mums<\/h2>\n<p>When picking out mums, you\u2019ll want to be sure you pick ones with smaller nursery pots, not gigantic ones that barely fit in your trunk. I\u2019ve found that 6\u201d or 8\u201d potted mums work well for this project.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Chrysanthemum\" class=\"wp-image-25695 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-9.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-9.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-9-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-9-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-9-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-9-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I bought this chrysanthemum at the grocery store, and you can easily tell which side was facing out into the sun. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Choose mums that are vibrant in color. Chrysanthemums will begin to fade the longer they sit in the sun, especially the pale mauve color I\u2019ve chosen here. Likewise, heavy rains can wash the pigment out of mums as well, so if you want your colorful mums to stay colorful, place them where they won\u2019t get rained on. You\u2019ll also want to choose a plant with healthy leaves and a good mix of open and closed buds. Peak beneath the blooms to make sure the potting soil is moist. You don\u2019t want any that have dried out, as that will affect the buds.<\/p>\n<p>Check out my handy guide to getting mums to last and how to winter them over.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-your-pumpkin\">Choosing Your Pumpkin<\/h2>\n<p>When picking a pumpkin for this project, it needs to be wide and tall enough to accommodate the nursery pot the mum is in. I also chose a pumpkin that had a relatively flat bottom so it would sit upright on my steps. Make sure the pumpkin doesn\u2019t have any soft spots that will cause it to decompose quickly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Tools needed to create a mum and pumpkin planter.\" class=\"wp-image-25696 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-8.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-8.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-8-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-8-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-8-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-8-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tools-you-ll-need\">Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sharp chef knife<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin scoop or a large spoon (Have you seen these awesome pumpkin scooping gloves? Raw pumpkin makes my skin itchy, so I love these.)<\/li>\n<li>Drill with a \u00bd\u201d bit<\/li>\n<li>Optional \u2013 All-purpose potting soil if you want to plant the whole thing at the end of the season<\/li>\n<li>Optional \u2013 Large plant saucer to set the pumpkin on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instructions\">Instructions<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='1800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Woman using a large knife to cut a hole in the top of a pumpkin.\" class=\"wp-image-25697 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-7.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-7-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-7-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-7-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-7-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a sharp chef\u2019s knife, cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin, the same size or slightly larger in diameter than the nursery pot. (You want the pot to slip down inside the pumpkin so it\u2019s not visible.) You can compost the \u201clid\u201d as you won\u2019t need it.<\/li>\n<li>Scoop out the pumpkin, removing the fiber and seeds. Don\u2019t forget to save the seeds to roast!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Woman using a drill to put a drainage hole in the bottom of a pumpkin.\" class=\"wp-image-25698 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-5-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn the pumpkin upside and down and carefully drill a hole in the center of the bottom of the pumpkin for drainage.<\/li>\n<li>Now, place the chrysanthemum in the pumpkin, nursery pot and all. Water it well if needed and enjoy. If you\u2019re putting the planter inside or on a patio or porch where you don\u2019t want water everywhere, place it on a drip saucer. Be sure you empty it after you water your mums each time so the pumpkin doesn\u2019t begin to rot sitting in standing water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Woman's hands placing an empty nursery pot inside a carved out pumpkin.\" class=\"wp-image-25699 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-6-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-6-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I found it helpful to pull the mum out of the pot carefully and use the pot to see if the hole was big enough.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-and-that-s-it-easy-as-pumpkin-pie-actually-no-pumpkin-pie-is-harder-than-this\">And that\u2019s it. Easy as pumpkin pie. Actually, no, pumpkin pie is harder than this. <\/h3>\n<p>The only downside to this project is that once you finish the first one, you\u2019ll realize how easy it was, and you\u2019ll want to make more. One for each step on the front porch, and one on either side of the door would look nice, and one by the mailbox and\u2026 You get the idea.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1200'%20height='1800'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%201800'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Mum planted inside a pumpkin sitting next to a mailbox. \" class=\"wp-image-25700 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-1-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-1-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mum-pumpkin-planter-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Okay. Time to make about six more\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plant-your-planter\">Plant Your Planter<\/h2>\n<p>One of the nice benefits of this project is that you can plant the entire thing in the soil at the end of the season. The pumpkin will slowly decompose in place, underground, feeding the Chrysanthemum. These hardy plants are treated like annuals and almost always pitched or composted at the end of the season, but they\u2019re actually hardy perennials.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you\u2019re done enjoying your mum pumpkin planter for the season, trim back the mum to about 4\u201d. Remove the mum from the pumpkin and gently pull it out of the nursery pot. Add potting soil to the inside of the pumpkin and put the plant back in, adding more potting soil if needed. Likewise, you can do this step initially if you know you\u2019re going to plant it later in the fall.<\/li>\n<li>Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the pumpkin and deep enough so the cut opening of the pumpkin will be flush with the ground once you\u2019ve filled it back in.<\/li>\n<li>Pack the dirt back around the pumpkin and mount it slightly over the top to the base of the mum. Mulch heavily around the base and cover the plant as well with fallen leaves, cut grass or straw. 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