Is your home’s garden feeling a little lacklustre this time of year? If so, you’re not alone. The season of frosty windows and twinkling lights is also the season when gardens feel their bleakest. Because who can resist the temptation to deck the halls with boughs of holly? Not us, that’s for sure. But what about decking your garden with holly too? With just a little bit of effort, you can give your outdoor space its jolt of holiday cheer – and keep it fresh and festive throughout the cold months to come! The key is in thinking creatively about how you can transform your outdoor space into something special…
Nothing says “holidays” like a lawn decorated with a sparkling array of lights. But why confine this holiday tradition to the grass alone? Instead, try creating a starry lawn with artificial greenery. You can do this by weaving strands of artificial holly branches together (or using wire to attach the holly berries to other slender branches). Then, simply drape these star-shaped swaths of greenery along your lawn, wherever you’d like to create a festive look. This can be a great way to dress up areas of your lawn that would otherwise be difficult to light up using standard lawn lighting. And don’t forget to add a few strands of light to the mix too. This can help turn your holiday lawn into a dazzling nighttime spectacle!
Get ready to shine the spotlight on your walkways with a holiday-themed pathway makeover! The easiest way to spruce up your walkways for the season is to place a row of evergreen or holly sprigs alongside them. And for a creative twist, try weaving these plants together with a strand of festive lights. This is a great way to add a little extra something to your walkways, while also creating a pathway that’s both decorative and functional. Another festive pathway idea is to use a mini-hedge to create a walkway border. This is a particularly good idea if you have a taller pathway where it would be difficult to add greenery to both sides of the walkway. And if you’re looking to add even more flair to your walkways, you can create a pathway border out of decorative items like pinecones, pumpkins, or other seasonal items.
If you’re eager to deck your landscape with the lights, but your plants aren’t cooperating, try placing a row of evergreen sprigs along your garden beds instead. This is a great way to dress up your beds for the holidays while keeping your decorations minimalist. If your garden beds are large, feel free to go all-in with a light show. But if your beds are smaller, try limiting your lights to just one or two plants. This way, your garden beds will feel more festive, while still looking uncluttered. For a more decorative take on this idea, try combining evergreen branches with ribbon or fabric. This is a great way to create a light-up border around your garden beds.
If your garden is a little on the dull side, you can give it a quick makeover by bringing a few show-stopping flowers indoors. You can do this by transplanting indoor plants into outdoor pots, or by bringing outdoor plants indoors, as long as the latter isn’t too large or tall. If you’d like to take this idea up a notch, you can also try bringing a few outdoor plants indoors and transforming them into festive decorations. Try threading a few small potted plants onto a strand of garland, or suspending larger potted plants from a decorative hoop or branch. These types of arrangements can make for a festive houseplant, as well as a festive garden feature!
Not all gardens are full of flowering plants. If your garden is more of a foliage affair, don’t despair! There are plenty of ways you can put a festive spin on your garden’s foliage, as long as you’re willing to get creative. For example, you can use brightly coloured leaves to make a festive statement in your garden. Simply grab a few fallen leaves from your yard (and make sure they’re not poisonous), and then press them between pieces of cardboard in an old book. After a few days, you can remove the leaves, and voila! You’ve got an instant decoration that’s ready to decorate your yard. Alternatively, you can try making a festive bouquet out of brightly coloured leaves. Simply tie a few leaves together with some string or ribbon, and voila! You’ve got a bouquet that’s both decorative and seasonal.
If you’re feeling stumped about how to bring holiday cheer to your garden, don’t sweat it! Simply perusing this article for seasonal inspiration should spark a few ideas for your yard. The important thing is to keep an eye out for ways to add some seasonal flair to your garden. This way, you’ll be able to keep your garden festive throughout the season, and you won’t have to worry about decking it again until next year! And remember, there are no rules when it comes to decorating your garden for the holidays. So don’t be afraid to experiment, and have some fun with it!
