Christmas in the Garden Ideas and Tips
Sep 7th 2023
Adding Christmas cheer to your backyard can be a fun way to get into the holiday spirit. Whether you want to add a few festive touches or create a stunning outdoor winter wonderland, there are a lot of unique ways to spruce up your garden for Christmas. Decorating your garden with a little lighting magic will make your home stand out in this festive season.
Check out these simple Christmas ideas and tips to give your outdoor space a major Christmas curb appeal. From hanging string lights on Christmas trees and plants to displaying ornaments, these Christmas festive garden ideas can help you transform your outdoor spaces into a magical and lively holiday retreat. Let's begin!
- Choose an Outdoor Christmas Tree
Bring festive cheer to your garden with a show-stopping Christmas tree. Stunning outdoor Christmas trees are a great way to light up your lawn and make it the centerpiece of your home. When choosing an outdoor Christmas tree for your garden, you may buy an artificial Christmas tree or a real evergreen tree. However, if you prefer a real tree, make sure to get one that can withstand winter weather.
Traditional Christmas trees like ferns and spruces are popular to plant in your garden, but faux blossom trees also make stunning holiday displays. White artificial Christmas trees are trendy this festive season due to their advantage of repeated use and charming beauty. In addition, you may like smaller potted outdoor trees that will look lovely on either side of the front door.
- Light Up the Trees, Plants, and Pathways
From lighting up branches of your trees to placing stake lights on pathways, endless options exist to illuminate your garden. Add Christmas lights on your trees and make them a focal point of your garden. Wrap the natural trees and shrubs in your garden with string lights to enhance their appearance and the right amount of sparkle. However, spread the lights evenly so they don't look messy.
Christmas lights add a glorious winter glow to your home and outdoor space. In addition to plants, brighten up your pathways with pavement lights. Not only will they make a magical way to reach your exciting holiday space, but they will also guide your guests to the front door on winter evenings. Lightened pathways illuminate the evening celebration on Christmas day. Lastly, don't forget to put twinkling lights on the statue or other garden accessories for a stunning holiday impact.
- Create Christmas-themed Container Garden
Place containers with vibrant pebbles and garland in your garden. Add small shrubs and winter flowers in containers to compliment your Christmas theme. Create a wonderland by putting Christmas-themed containers or flowerpots in your garden. To achieve the festive winter vibe for your outdoor space, use dried perennials, evergreen sprigs, and colorful twigs.
- Consider a Fire Pit for a Winter Wonderland Experience
A fire pit can make a huge difference despite the chilly winter weather. After a snowy day, hold your family get-together around a fire pit. A crackling fire and cozy throws with several cups of cocoa and a lot of marshmallows for s'mores will let you enjoy your yard more on chilly nights and elevate your garden's aesthetics.
You may choose a steel fire pit, large steel chimeneas that let you cook a wood-fired meal, or a round clay fire pit, which is ideal for small spaces.
- Add Festive Christmas Plants in Your Garden
Christmas is the time of year to decorate your garden with seasonal hues such as red and white, and flowers like Hellebore (Christmas Rose) are an excellent choice. They have large leaves that are pastel pink and white in color. Their large leaves fill the space and last between late winter and early spring.
Another beautiful festive white flower is the Clematis Jingle Bells. These flowers bloom from December to January and have a striking white color. Additionally, Clematis Jingle Bells can grow up to 5 meters high, so they require some pruning to keep size down.
You can also grow a lot of Poinsettia in your flower beds for a beautiful visual appeal. Poinsettia is a gorgeous flowering plant with rich colored red and green foliage. It is highly used in Christmas floral displays. Besides decorations, Christmassy landscaping can make your garden look on point and perfect for a holiday display.
- Hang colorful Wreaths on the Front Door
A colorful Christmas wreath on the front door is a holiday classic. Wreaths never go out of fashion; rather, they were among the biggest trends for Christmas in 2022. Whether you buy a wreath from a local artisan or a big-box store or make your own, hanging a beautiful wreath on your door will welcome guests into your home throughout the season. You can also deck your door with string garlands. You can make your own frame in whatever form you like and decorate it with dried flowers, baubles, greenery, and seasonal berries.
In addition to the front door, you can hang wreaths on backyard walls, lamp posts, and trees in your yard for an extra magical touch. Hang green wreaths for a natural vibe and put red ribbons to give it a jolly holiday vibe. But you are not limited to red and green. Other festive shades you should try are glittering silver, creamy winter white, and metallic blue.
- Decorate Your Fences
Another festive Christmas Garden idea and tip is to decorate your garden gates, garden walls, and fences with garlands. Add ribbons or other colorful accents to coordinate with your Christmas Garden theme.
- Create a Cozy Place to Sit
Now your garden has been decorated for a festive cheer, it's time to make a cozy living area to enjoy the beauty of your space with loved ones. If you have a pergola or patio, give some magical touch to the place by adding twinkling lights to wooden beams.
Place an outdoor sofa or bench and layer it with cushions and blankets, or you can create a seating area around a blazing fire. Additionally, hang ornaments, lights, ribbons, and other Christmas decorations on your patio to enhance its spacious beauty and complement your wonderland outdoor space.
Wrapping Up
Your garden can be a stunning display all year, but it can be extra cheery at this time of the year. Remember, decorating your outdoor space is more important than decorating the indoors. These Christmas Garden ideas and tips will help you create a special and festive garden this holiday season by bringing the holiday décor outside.
Since it's the holidays, decorate your garden with your favorite festive décor and have fun by showing off your excellent taste and making your garden look amazing!