An ode to autumn: 11 enchanting ideas to celebrate this colorful season in your garden

For some, it is the aging charm of this season; for others, it is the fact that autumn tempts us to curl up on the sofa, or under the covers and with a hot drink and a good book. There are a thousand reasons to appreciate autumn, especially if you have the opportunity to take advantage of a small space outside from where you can admire the amazing transformations that nature undergoes at this time of year.

It is not just falling leaves that light up the landscapes with their warm and vivid colors, but also all those plants that thrive during this period. Take a look at the ideas below for decorating your garden while celebrating the beauty of autumn:

The colors that are iconic of autumn are certainly all those ranging from yellow to the darkest of red. Sunflowers, late dahlias, chrysanthemums, asters and more - you will always find something to enliven the landscape.

Zinc or metal buckets and containers of seasonal flowers at the entrance to the home will light up your autumn with their warm colors.

And it is lovely to add strings of lights between flower boxes at the home's entrance. This is particularly attractive (and useful) when you return home from work in the dark.

A copper pot filled with colorful flowers: a real explosion of colors.

And there are also plenty of plants whose leaves and colors combine beautifully together to create extraordinary compositions.

There are some hydrangeas (but not all!) that can be pruned in late summer, and their dried flowers will also be gorgeous in floral arrangements.

If you love rustic décor, then this autumn-styled wooden ladder will be perfect.

A pumpkin does not have to be just a symbol of Halloween - indeed, it is one of the main fruits of the season: you can use pumpkins for dozens of decorations!

A wheelbarrow, pumpkins and lots of flowers: simple and unforgettable.

And even using only pumpkins - perhaps of different colors and species - you can create wonderful arrangements, perfect for under a porch or at the entrance to the home.

If you have a brazier or fire pit to warm yourself up outdoors, the outdoor sitting areas can be decorated with upholstery and textiles that are decidely autumnal!

Unleash your creativity!