How to Keep Your Porch Pumpkins Fresh All Season Long and Improve Fall Decor

Custom fall porch design with layered pumpkins and colorful mums by Pumpkin City Porches

Your fall porch is more than just a decoration — it’s a warm welcome, a conversation starter, and a way to celebrate the season in style. At Pumpkin City Porches, we design and deliver stunning fall arrangements that transform your entryway into a true autumn showcase.

Once your pumpkins and mums are beautifully in place, a little bit of care can help keep them looking fresh and vibrant for as long as possible. Here are our best tips for getting the most out of the arrangement you invested in — so you can enjoy it all season long.

Check for Soft Spots and Remove Early

Pumpkins are natural, living products — so some aging and softening is normal over time. We recommend giving your pumpkins a quick check every few days. If you notice a pumpkin developing a soft spot or beginning to deteriorate, remove it promptly.

This prevents rot from spreading to other pumpkins or decorative elements in your display and helps keep the overall look clean and inviting.

Avoid Extra Moisture

While your arrangement is designed to withstand fall weather, standing water and extra moisture can accelerate decay. If we experience heavy rain in the DC area, check your arrangement afterward. Gently tilt or move any pumpkins holding water to help them dry out.

Keeping the area around your arrangement free of puddles or water pooling helps extend the life of both pumpkins and mums.

Enjoy and Celebrate the Season

Ultimately, part of the beauty of your Pumpkin City Porches arrangement is that it’s meant to be enjoyed — imperfections and all. Our displays are created with the freshest, farm-picked pumpkins and mums to last throughout the fall season.

A little extra attention can help you enjoy your porch decor right up to Thanksgiving, making your investment last and keeping your home the talk of the neighborhood.

Let Us Do the Heavy Lifting

The best part? At Pumpkin City Porches, we handle the design, selection, and setup — so you don’t have to worry about a thing. If you choose our optional end-of-season clean-up service, we’ll even take care of removing everything when the season winds down.

All you need to do is enjoy the warm, festive welcome every time you arrive home.

Ready to celebrate fall in style? Browse our packages or contact us today to reserve your perfect porch display. Let’s make this your most memorable season yet! 🎃🍁