Simple Stacked Pumpkin Topiary with Eucalyptus

We’re sharing another easy Fall project for you to create, a simple stacked pumpkin topiary with eucalyptus and thistle.

Deciding how to decorate your entry in any season can feel a little tricky. On one hand, you want it to be an extension of your front porch – warm and inviting.

On the other hand, it’s one of the busiest areas of our home.

So, it can get cluttered pretty quickly if we’re not careful.

Thankfully, creating a simple stacked pumpkin topiary with eucalyptus and thistle will not only add a cozy Fall feel to the entry, but it’s something you can use well into the Fall season.

Here’s a look at how to make a simple stacked pumpkin topiary with eucalyptus and thistle.

How to Make a Simple Stacked Topiary…

Stacked Pumpkin Topiary Supplies:

• Large and/or Medium Size Faux Pumpkins (we found ours on sale at Michaels, but you can find similar sizes at most craft supply and big-box stores as well)
• 3-4 bunches of variety eucalyptus (we found ours on sale at Michaels and Hobby Lobby)
• 1 bunch/stem of faux thistles (we found ours on sale at Hobby Lobby)
• Container (we’re using a vintage urn, but urns are easy to find at most craft supply and big box stores too)
• Glue (optional)
• Wreath form (optional)
• Floral foam (optional)
• Floral wire cutters
• Rubber band and/or string

Stacked Pumpkin Topiary Steps:

Choosing the Right Container

Gather your supplies and container.

We’re using a vintage urn.

But if you don’t have an urn, you can also use a champagne bucket, a galvanized bucket, or a crock inspired paint can.

Just be sure to keep the scale of your pumpkins and the scale of your container in mind.

Depending on the size and depth of your container, you might need to insert a piece of floral foam at the bottom.

You can also place a wreath around the opening of the container to help keep the eucalyptus, thistle, and stacked pumpkins sturdy.

Adding Greenery and Stems

Using caution and care, as floral wire cutters will be sharp, clip eucalyptus branches at the desired length.

Bundle up the ends if you have room in your container.

 Insert eucalyptus branches into your container.

Stacking Your Pumpkins

If you want to reuse your large pumpkin, flip the pumpkin over and insert the stem of the pumpkin into the opening of your container.

This will help to provide a flat base for your pumpkin stack, and you’ll be able to reuse the pumpkin too.

Gather several stems of eucalyptus and loosely tie them together with string or use a rubber band.

I definitely should have made these stems a little longer.

Fan the eucalyptus stems out over the bottom of the large pumpkin.

If you don’t plan to reuse your pumpkins or eucalyptus stems again, you can secure the stems in place with glue.

Place your medium/smaller sized pumpkin on top of the eucalyptus stems.

Again, if you don’t plan to reuse your pumpkins next year, you can secure them in place with glue.

Next, add thistle stems.

You can also add pretty roses or even hydrangeas.

Be sure to fluff up and fill in any eucalyptus stems that look sparse as well.

Enjoy your simple stacked pumpkin topiary with eucalyptus and thistles!

This stacked pumpkin topiary is so easy to make; it probably took us longer to drive to the store and pick up the supplies than it did to put this project together.

The beauty of this simple topiary is that you can use faux or dried eucalyptus, moss, boxwood, succulents or most any other of your favorite greenery.

You can even add corn husks, raffia, or use grapevine wreaths in place of the eucalyptus and thistles if you want a more rustic look.

There really are a lot of different options, so don’t be afraid to be creative!

Let us know if you guys make your own simple stacked pumpkin topiary with eucalyptus and thistle or if you decide to use other materials.

We love to see what you’re making!

Other Pumpkin Posts to Explore…

How to Make Heirloom Inspired Pumpkins

DIY Pumpkin Diffuser

Brown and White Transferware Pumpkins

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo