by TJ Yurko
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to let your creativity shine with seasonal décor. Capture the magic of winter and invite festive cheer into your home with these beautifully crafted, whimsically inspired holiday planter ideas.
Containers
Start with picking the perfect container. Terracotta pots, ceramic vases, wooden crates, woven baskets, and metal buckets work perfectly for indoor arrangements. For outdoor planters, choose containers made from durable, weather-resistant materials like waterproof plastic, metal, or wood.
Plants
Next, think about plant selection. Seasonal flowers like poinsettias, cyclamen, and amaryllis kindle holiday glamour indoors. Evergreens like pine, spruce, cedar, fir, and juniper evoke a classic holiday feel in any setting, with holly, euonymus, magnolia, and eucalyptus adding unique features. For a cascading effect, use weeping or trailing plants near the container’s edges.
Quality substrate is crucial for keeping plants fresh. Use hydrated floral foam or a reusable floral grid with well-drained potting mix to keep your plants thriving all season long.
Ornaments
Add character to your holiday planter with decorations like cones, twigs, branches, ornaments, ribbons, faux birds, and lights. Battery-operated lights provide a warm, comforting glow without the hassle of cords and plug-ins. Arrange these accessories, so they complement your plants rather than overshadow them.
Designs
When designing your holiday planter, use the “thriller, filler, spiller” technique: Begin with a tall, focal plant or decoration (“thriller”), fill in with medium-height materials (“filler”), then let elements drape over the edge (“spiller”). Experiment with different holiday colours like red, green, gold, blue, silver, and white. Place arrangements in high-traffic areas to showcase your creations.
Remember, the best holiday pots reflect the unique style and design of your home. So, embrace the spirit of the season, have fun with arrangements, and transform your planter into a masterpiece that personifies the true meaning of the holidays.
Need help sprucing up your landscape this holiday season? Don’t hesitate – contact a professional today!
