Use these 3 easy fall decorating ideas to add curb appeal and showcase fall colors on our porch. No matter its size, any porch looks great when it’s decorated for the season. In fact, these ideas can add the “wow” factor to your home and will last all season.

• mom is the word. This is a really easy way to add immediate color to any porch. Many times we do not use enough chrysanthemums to make a good impression. This year, use multiple groupings along and around your porch.

Be careful not to present a tripping hazard, but if your porch stairs are wide enough, use potted chrysanthemums on either side of the steps. If your ladders don’t fit safely into that arrangement, you can place them at the top and bottom of the ladder.

Not only is placement important, but choosing the right color or colors is also important. Many use one predominant color throughout their decorating scheme. There’s nothing like seeing massive groups of yellow or gold moms. Others prefer to mix and match colors to create interesting arrangements as well.

• paint the pots. First, remove the stickers from the pots. It really detracts from your plant arrangements to look down and see the barcodes on the pots. Second, consider painting them to complement or contrast their mother’s colors.

Most of the pots are black, which may be appropriate. However, you don’t have to limit yourself to basic black. In fact, gold, yellow, and other fall colors will enhance the look of your arrangements. The pots don’t have to be all one color, either. You can have fun creating your own unique design. Spray paints made just for this purpose are readily available.

• Hang a decorative flag. Hanging a flag not only adds color and style to your porch, but also catches the eye of passersby. They come in a variety of colors and scenes, so selecting one that suits your style should be easy. You may also want to coordinate the color of the flag with your mothers. Stretching your color scheme across your porch in various elements will give it a cohesive look.

These 3 easy fall decorating ideas are quick to make and will add instant curb appeal. They will last the entire season and will be a delight to all who pass by. It’s a colorful season and you can use your front porch as your palette as you celebrate this special time of year.