The typical centrepiece of many festive celebrations is a lovely, green Christmas tree. But that doesn’t mean it has to be the only star of the show. There are many ways you can spread yuletide cheer in even the smallest corners of your home. By using plants to decorate, you’ll complement your Christmas tree and make your festivities extra lush and green. Sparkle not included, but actively encouraged.
Look to festive favourites
It’s not all fir trees and pine needles at Christmastime. The likes of holly, ivy and mistletoe are festive classics and a great way to add some yuletide cheer to your home. Why not hang a holly wreath on your front door, or brighten your doorstep with a holly tree? In Celtic mythology, holly trees symbolise peace and goodwill, making them a warm welcome in both sentiment and style.
With the right care, plants are for life, not just for Christmas. Nod to the festivities with greenery that looks great all year round, such as ivy. Effy the English Ivy is a firm fan favourite both indoors and out. Bring her inside for the festive season and let her trailing vines add a touch of Christmas magic to your home – why not trail her along a mantelpiece as an alternative to a festive garland?
Create a leafy table arrangement
Bring Christmas magic to the table by making a centrepiece out of plants. Choose just one or two standout pieces, or go for lots of smaller plants depending on the size and shape of your table.
For longer surfaces, stagger different-sized plants along the middle to create some dynamism. For round tables, put taller plants in the centre and smaller ones in front to create visual levels. Try to avoid making your display too tall, so people can still see and talk to each other. If you want to keep your arrangement low, why not repurpose hanging plants as festive garlands? Drape their trailing vines across the table and add some fairy lights for extra sparkle.
Give tradition a twist
If one Christmas tree isn’t enough, or if you simply haven’t got the space for a big one, you could always opt for smaller spruces, pines and firs. Put Bruce the mini spruce on any small, forgotten surface and he’ll make it feel like its own winter wonderland. All of our trees are potted, so they can continue life for many Christmases to come.
To get started on your festivities, explore our Christmas page or discover our festive edit below.
