The holidays are officially underway, and while you’re probably already in the process of decorating your tree and other indoor spaces, have you stopped to think about your garden? Decorating the outside of your house can bring even more joy to your community and will give your greenery some extra love during the colder months.
Here are 5 ways to decorate your garden for the ultimate holiday curb appeal.
1. Start with the basics
You don’t have to run out and buy new decorations right away! Instead, use what you already have. If you have a few plants in pots, that’s a perfect place to start. Add some festive flair to your containers by painting them with holiday images and colors, or just tie some gift bows around them. If filling new containers, useEspoma Potting Mixto give plants a healthy start with our Myco-tone Advantage. Feed your new houseplants with Espoma Organic Indoor! Liquid plant food.
2. Light it up!
You can’t go wrong with string lights during the holidays. While you might be used to lining walkways or hanging them from your roof, try changing things up and wrapping the lights around your shrubs or lining the garden with them. This will bring a festive feeling to your garden while also bringing more attention to your hardy plant babies. (Give them the credit they deserve for making it through this chilly time of year!)
3. Bring the tree outside
Why keep the glory of your Christmas tree limited to indoors? Plant an evergreen outside and decorate it just the same to bring the holiday cheer so even more people can appreciate it. Now you have the opportunity to decorate two of them in completely different ways! Maybe the outdoor version will have a theme and be more photogenic while the kids can have free reign of the one indoors. Plus, you can never go wrong with adding a tree to your property if you have the space!
4. Decorations everywhere!
Similar to the tree, why keep the fun decor inside? Treat the rest of your garden the same and let loose with ribbon, tinsel, and decorations galore. Stick candy canes in the soil for that classic holiday vibe or strew about pinecones for a more rustic look. Try placing old ornaments on any plants with strong enough stems to replicate a mini Christmas tree. Get creative with this one and make it your own!
5. Include your mailbox
Whether or not your mailbox is near your garden, extend your greenery to it to tie it together with your home’s festive look. This can be done simply by draping or wrapping a garland around it, but you can also fancy it up with some of the same bits of decor used in the garden like lights or bows. If there’s enough space, bring a potted plant or two over to show the neighborhood that this is a plant-loving home!
Go ahead and pick and choose which decor tips you want to incorporate, or go wild and use them all! Remember that curb appeal shouldn’t be reserved just for the warmer months. Even if you’re spending your holidays social-distance style, adding outdoor decor will extend your festive spirit to all who pass by!
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If you feel like
your collection of tried and true houseplants is looking a little, well, green,
then now’s the time to add some dramatic pink houseplants.
Millennial pink’s
reign has extended well beyond its Pantone 2019 Color of the Year status.
Choosing houseplants in this hue give it a timeless status.
Houseplant lovers
and interior decorators are embracing pink houseplants like never before. Want
or little pop of color to mix with your greens? Check out some of our
favorites.
Plus, these pink
plants will outlast any pink cut flowers.
Photo courtesy of Costa Farms
Colorful
Aglaonema
Traditionally known
as the Chinese evergreen, this houseplant has been bred to come deep green,
silver, pink and red. It is slow
growing, with large, narrow and glossy oval foliage. Keep
in mind the lighter the variegation, the more light it needs. If you opt for
dark green foliage, it can thrive in low light. Water when the top two inches
of soil is dry and add humidity around the plant in the summertime. Use Espoma’s indoor!
liquid plant food during the growing season to give it
the nutrients it needs.
Photo courtesy of Costa Farms
Fittonia
A small
houseplant like Fittonia fits practically anywhere — from a tabletop to a
window sill or a desk. It’s a good candidate for low-light spots in the home or
office, too. Pink-variegated fittonias like ‘Frankie’ and ‘Mini Pink’
capitalize on the pink hues. Fittonia is a thirsty plant that wilts quickly when
dry. Don’t worry, it will perk back up quickly after watering, but for the best
keep moist for best results.
Afterglow
Echevaria
This echeveria
truly lives up to its name. With beautiful pastel pink and purple leaves, this
succulent is a prize for any blush lover. Afterglow is perfect for indoor or
outdoor containers. When growing succulents in containers, be sure to use Espoma’s
Cactus Mix for best results.
Photo courtesy of Costa Farms
Earth
Star
There are more than 1,200 varieties of cryptanthus and they
come in many gorgeous shades of pink. It gets its common name from its star-like
spread and need to grow in soil (many other bromeliads are air plants.) Earth
star prefers low-water, bright light and an occasional feeding with an organic
fertilizer like Espoma’s Indoor! Like other bromeliads, each cryptanthus blooms only once in its
lifetime, and then it begins a slow dying process. Before it dies, new pups are
produced that can be replanted.
Photo courtesy of Costa Farms
Anthurium
Anthuriums
are elegant, easy-care plants with cheery blooms that last a long time.
Anthuriums are also efficient air purifiers, so a colorful Anthurium will bring
a pop of color and breath of fresh air to the room. This show-stopping plant is
a two-for for any romantic with its glossy heart-shaped, pink leaves. Anthurium
stands out of the crowd with blooms on and off all year. Its flowers will last
for months under the right conditions. This exotic plant loves warmth and
humidity.
Not ready for
such bright color just yet? Check out these low-light picks!
