How to Care For Your Pumpkins

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 chose.

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. Lightly pat dry with a towel.

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! 🎃🍁