Looking to spruce up your holiday décor? Here is a simple DIY for beautiful outdoor planters. These planters will instantly revamp your outdoor space, not to mention the neighbors will fall in love with your décor all winter long!
Supplies:
• Planter/Pot
• Frasier Fir
• Balsam Fir
• White Pine
• Cedar Pine
• Red Dogwood
• White Birch Rods
• Berry Picks
• Pine Cones
• Wire Cutters
• Rocks
• Soil
Once you have your supplies start by filling the planter with a layer of rocks and fill the remainder of the pot with soil just before the top. This prevents the pot from tipping over in high winds like we have experienced lately. Brrrrrr… Next, start filling the pot with a variety of greens. I typically use Frasier fir, white pine, balsam fir, and cedar pines. Begin placing the Frasier fir stems first, as they add the most bulk. Then start filling in with the rest of the mixed greens. Make sure the planter is stuffed with greens, the fuller the better!
After that, take the white birch rods and place them into the pot, (three or more per pot). A little tip, do not cut the birch rods too short, you’ll want the height for them to stand out from the road. Next, add red dogwood and red berry stems to give the planter a pop of color. Depending on your personal taste and the look you are aiming towards you can even add large pinecones to give some texture. For the finishing touch, add a large bow with decorative ribbon to make it your own!