It's about time to dump the geraniums and the vinca and the tired zinnias in your containers and replace them with plants that will get you through the fall -- and look like fall, too.

I am never very good at designing container combinations, so I do the next best thing.

I steal ideas I like.

Garden Design magazine has several worth stealing in this month's issue. The designs are unusual, but still simple, and a list of plants is provided. The editors have also rated the difficulty of the design and the size of the containers needed.

Take a look and let me know which ones you are going to steal!