It’s that wonderful time of year where Christmas is right around the corner, and it’s about time we got right into the Christmas mood! Xmas decorating can be lots of fun and is an ideal activity to get in in the festive spirit.
However, it’s a sad fact that many people tend to concentrate only the rooms inside their homes and forget about the garden! We think this is a shame. The garden is a wonderful space to create some extra festive touches and add a little Christmas sparkle to the holiday season.
So, if you want to go all out this year, then why not get some mulled wine on the stove, wrap up warm and head outside to see how you can make your outside space extra magical this year with our Christmas garden ideas!
Lights
Fairy lights give your garden an immediate festive feel. You can wind fairy lights around the edges of your garden, about the branches of trees or in shrubs and bushes. The more lights you use, the greater the ‘magic winter garden’ effect! For a classic and elegant look use all-white bulbs, however, colourful lights create a fun atmosphere and are sure to delight the kids too!
Lanterns
Christmas lanterns are a straightforward and easy way to add a touch of festive magic to your garden. You can put your craft skills to work and create your own, using glass jars as your starting point, or invest in some which have Christmas-related cutouts such as snowflakes, Christmas trees and even Santa himself!
Pots
Decorate plant pots to make your garden a Christmassy dream! If they are in a sheltered area, you could wrap them in wrapping paper. Alternatively wrap with tin foil, or spray them silver or gold, or use a stencil to create suitable Christmassy scenes!
Festive statues
Elves, reindeer and even Santa himself could be hiding in your garden! Delight your children by investing in some outdoor Christmas statues and challenge them to find them all!
Santa’s Grotto
Got a garden shed at the bottom of your garden? Why not turn it into the ultimate Santa grotto? Fill it with fairy lights, Christmas decorations, and Christmas presents – now all you need is someone willing to wear that Santa costume!
Fake Snow
Let’s face it, we can’t rely on the weather to give us a white Christmas this year, but then, who needs to? Turn your garden into a winter wonderland with fake snow. You could use artificial snow blankets, snow spray on branches, or go all out and get yourself a snow machine!
Ribbons and bows
Ribbons and bows tied to stems, branches and plant pots effortlessly create a great festive look. Buy ribbons and bows in festive colours such as reds and golds, and you’ll instantly turn your garden into a cosy and bright Christmas space.
Of course, you can also find plenty in your garden to decorate your home too! Pine cones look great when spray painted for a festive display and holly leaves, berries, twigs and leaves can all come together to make a lovely hand-crafted Christmas wreath!
Decorating your garden at Christmas is a great way to get into the festive spirit, and the whole family can get involved too. So what are you waiting for? Wrap up warm, grab a hot drink and a cheeky mince pie, and let your imaginations run wild!
For more great gardening tips and advice take a look at the rest of our blog.