The holiday season’s here at last—and do you know what that means? (Besides all the spiced eggnog and sugar cookies you can imagine, of course.) It’s time to break out the decorations and liven up the outside of your home. But this holiday season, why not ditch the inflatable decorations and take your backyard to the next level? Read on for some of the hottest natural holiday decor and design ideas for your yard to get into the rural living backyard life spirit.
Garland-Wrapped Trellises
Have a trellis, arbor, and garden gate (or two) and not too sure what to do with them? Time for a holiday facelift! (Or, if you don’t yet have a trellis, why not take advantage of the cooler weather and build your own?)
Create your own garland with the boughs of pine, cedar, or eucalyptus trees. Then, add in a pop of color with berries, dried flowers from your garden, and even some small, shatter-free ornaments. Or, if you have dormant vines or climbing plants crawling over your trellises, use them as a base. The additional greenery will add layers of texture to create an eye-catching display that’s bound to make all the neighbors stop and stare.
Natural Wreaths
No holiday setup is complete without a wreath—especially one that you’ve made yourself. Creating your own adds a personal touch that store-bought versions just can’t compete with.
Luckily, our very own ambassador, Grae Buck, has a guide on creating your own. Just sub in some natural greenery—such as pine, cedar, or even rosemary branches—and add your own finishing touches with dried berries, cinnamon sticks, and small pinecones. You’ll have the perfect piece of holiday flair that perfectly captures the season’s spirit.
Firewood Decor
Every true Backyard Lifer has an outdoor firepit or fireplace to keep the party going all night long. So, make the party even merrier by dressing up your firewood stores and turning them into a focal point by using them as a staging ground for your backyard decoration.
Stack your wood in neat piles and try your hand at creating fun holiday shapes with your cords. Or, deck them out in wreaths, ribbons, and string lights to bring the warmth and coziness of your living room mantle to your backyard gatherings.
And if you need some firewood to stack, we have you covered. Join ambassador Mike Morgan for some tips on drying out and storing your firewood. Then, tune into Done-In-A-Weekend Projects to build the perfect base for your holiday firewood display.
Holiday Garden Beds
Sure, your garden beds might start to look a little drab as the cooler weather continues to march in, but that doesn’t mean you can’t show them some festive love. You’ll be busy laying down mulch to help your perennials come back even stronger in the spring, so it’s the perfect time to have some fun with it.
Mix and match different mulch colors, pine needles, or even natural straw to create festive patterns or shapes in and around your beds. You’ll keep the roots of your perennials nice and warm and ensure your soil stays healthy, all while getting your garden into the holiday spirit.
Winter Hanging Baskets and Window Planters
Hanging baskets and window planters are a surefire way of adding instant curb appeal to your house—and make a great excuse to get even more gardening in. So bring your baskets and planters into the season by filling them up with some hardy, season-appropriate greenery.
Crocus, ivy, winter pansies, cyclamen—your winter planting options go on. And, like the wreaths and trellises, you can add in twigs, pinecones, and small, shatter-free ornaments. Bringing even more color and life to those cold, winter months.
That’s it! With these natural holiday decor ideas, you’re bound to bring even more warmth, beauty, and festive spirit to your backyard life.
