These winter planters will look great on your front porch or patio during the holidays and are nice and natural enough to leave out until it's time to decorate for spring.
Most people like to decorate their homes for Christmas or other holiday celebrations, but once the new year starts, the front of your house may look bare. Hardly anyone decorates for winter months, and for areas here in the north it's usually a few months until springtime arrives.
So instead of taking in all your holiday decorations, consider making a few planters that work well for the holidays but also look good enough to leave out all winter long.
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Tips for Winter Planters
- Make sure you use sturdy winter containers that are good for outdoor use and can withstand the elements.
- Use greenery from your yard. Clippings from cedar, juniper, pine, or fir trees look beautiful in planters and last a long time. If you don't have any, consider buying some from places like Home Depot or other vendors that sell holiday greenery. Christmas tree street vendors may even have cuttings they'll give you for free.
- Add color interest and texture with real or faux berries, pinecones, curly willow, and seed pods to your outdoor planters
- Swap out your holiday bows or ribbon for natural ribbon after Christmas.
- Spruce up your planters with fresh cuttings as needed.
- Keep the moisture up by watering the base or spritzing the foliage with a spray bottle. This will keep the greenery fresher, and it will last longer in the planter.
Below are nine planter ideas from this site and other DIY bloggers to give you more inspiration.
9 Winter Planter Ideas to Try
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