Is there any better way to give people that “It’s Christmas” feeling than by decorating your garden to match the season?
And if you plan to host any Christmas parties, what better way to welcome guests into your home? If you’re new to preparing a garden for Christmas, here’s how it’s done:
Prepare the space
Before you can start really having fun with it, you’ll need to do a few basic things to spruce the garden up. Now is the perfect time to do a little bit of weeding and remove any dead plants that might be diseased or pest-ridden.
One top tip is to sow a few clover crops, like buckwheat or alfalfa. These help bring more organic matter to your soil and can reduce the chances of weeds.
Clean out any old plant pots and see if the walkways need a bit of cleaning.
Once you’re satisfied, you can start layering up those Chrimbo decorations!
Light it up
Christmas lighting is arguably the most important feature in any festive garden. After all, people can’t see your other decorations very well in the dark, especially if you don’t have any lighting.
Hanging some outdoor Christmas lights is a good starting point. This can help you decide where your other decorations would be best placed. In addition to string lights, certain lighting features can sit on the ground, such as standing star lights.
Think décor
Adding the right décor creates an immersive experience for your guests. Attaching a wreath to your door is a classic option and is easy to do if you’ve got a thick ribbon and a command strip or a metal front door wreath hanger.
You might like to pick one Christmas sub-theme and base your garden around that. For example, do you want to go for a woodland theme? Find some reindeer decorations, some natural garlands and maybe an old lantern or two.
Or you could hone in on the Christmas tree theme and place some giant baubles on the lawn, along with some Christmas present-shaped lights?
It’s hard to know if and when there will be any real snow, so you could even buy some fake snow. It makes a very effective finishing touch.
Don’t forget that gardens are for plants too, even in winter when you might expect most of them to be dormant. Flowering quince, witch hazel and winterberry all come alive in the festive season, so why not adorn your garden with one of these?
Finish with scent
It’s easy to focus on the visual experience and forget about the rest. But if you want a Christmas garden that might make Santa himself want to stop and admire, don’t stop there. Create a sensory experience that smells as good as it looks.
We’re not suggesting scented candles for the
garden, but there are various subtle ways you can enhance the scent. A natural garland or a small potted Christmas tree can add this effect. Integrate dried fruit like oranges and lemons where you can, perhaps starting with the wreath.
Decorating your garden for Christmas is a fun way to get a little bit creative and an easy way to bring joy to several faces at once.
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