Wreath Making with Cherry

Left: MATTHEW CLARK; Right: Kelly Sullivan / Stringer / Getty Images

Jacob Fox

Who isn’t transfixed by an avenue of lime trees leading to the green shade of a sitting area, or by a path meandering through low ground covers and into a birch grove? What about the tightly shaped boxwoods that contrast so well with the soft, flowing plant around them? These are architectural plants—ones whose structures give the garden a strong sense of design. They might include deciduous trees with a branching structure that creates year-round interest, or evergreen shrubs whose flowers highlight soft, mounding foliage. Well-considered architectural plants can elevate a garden from ho-hum to “Oh my.” The best of them can replace garden art, serving as a focal point for a collection of plants that needs something extra.

There’s nothing like prepping up your garden and green friends for a merry vibe! If you are looking for ways to Make Plants Look Festive for Holiday Season, then here are the best ones right in tune with the jolly spirit.

A modern take on a traditional Christmas wreath, get the whole family involved in foraging and you can even add new dried elements to it every year. This one is created using ivy, eucalyptus and a mix of evergreens. You could even spray a few sprigs of eucalyptus to match the colour scheme of your home.

Welcome to the fantastic world of bean humour! Prepare to embark on a laughter-filled journey where legumes take the spotlight with these hilarious bean puns and bean jokes.

This is Kevin Kelly, and I have posted photos of my garden in the past. With the holidays approaching, I thought I would share photos of some of the beautiful hand-made wreaths at Colonial Williamsburg. I was just there and had a wonderful time. I hope they bring on the holiday spirit.

From when I was a child, I’ve always loved gussying up the table for Christmas. Lots of candles are a must, in order to give that necessary festive twinkle, ideally placed at different heights (nightlights, low candlesticks, tall candelabras), to really make it sparkle. Nice table linen and glassware are important too. But the table arrangements really wave the magic Christmas wand, providing that all-important bit of theatre to memorably mark this special day of the year.

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The colours of autumn are so evocative. Russet, ochre and translucent crimson can look magnificent against a clear blue sky – or more importantly they can light up a dull grey day, catching the eye and cheering the heart. It is fascinating to know a little about the science behind the colour change in the second half of the year, as explained by Chris Clennett at Kew: ‘Trees, like most plants, use chlorophyll to photosynthesise…In autumn, trees that lose their leaves for winter go through a process to shut down photosynthesis and reclaim as many valuable chemicals as possible. Chlorophyll is constantly breaking down and being replaced through the summer, but the process slows down in autumn. This reveals all those other chemicals that were hidden by the presence of the dominant green chlorophyll…yellow flavonols, orange carotenoids and red to purple anthocyanins.’

These DIY Pothos wreath ideas offer an artful way to decorate your home for the festive season with a nature’s touch!