If your container plantings are looking frazzled after this rough summer, you’re not alone. However, our Mid-Atlantic autumn season still has a fair way to go, so don’t give up on your potted plantings too soon. With a little effort, they can look spectacular well into the fall season. For some suggestions, I turned to Paul Kawoczka, co-owner of Enliven Planters, a company well known in the Philadelphia area for its eye-catching seasonal container designs.

Add Fresh Plants for Fall

“Rather than doing a complete replanting of your container, you may choose to leave in some elements and edit out others,” advises Paul. First, carefully dig out the plants you want to replace.…