11/28/2016
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There are many decorating themes that are closely intertwined with Christmas, but they look fabulous year-round. The changing seasons, cooler weather and pending holidays may make us think of pine trees, but they are a lovely landscaping addition throughout the year. Here are ten Holiday-inspired landscaping ideas that will add beauty to your property.
1. Greenery is Always Lovely
Live garland adds a festive touch to the holiday table, but they also add something wonderful to your summer landscape. In the summer, allow trumpet vines or grape vines to grow up and over our porch railings or arbors.
2. Foundation Holly
These evergreen bushes are a fine choice to plant around the foundation of your home. The bright red bushes will add interest when everything else is dormant, and the thorny leaves will also serve to keep intruders away from your windows when they are left open in warmer weather.
3. Light it Up
It’s common to string lights around your home at Christmas, but you don’t have to wait for the holidays. String Christmas lights along pathways for greater visibility and wrap them around arbors for a stunning look.
4. Mistletoe
Natural mistletoe isn’t just for the holiday season. Found in the branches of old trees, these shrubs will add interest when the trees are dormant and bare in the wintertime.
5. Think Blue and Silver
Shades of blue and silver have been widely accepted as Christmas colors, but you can enjoy them in the yard throughout the year. Consider planting spiky blue fescue, lamb’s ear and silver mound to enjoy these soft Christmas colors even in the heat of summer.
6. Beautiful Wreaths for Every Holiday
Wreaths are often seen gracing household doors in the dark days of winter, but they can be used for any holiday. Cover a pine wreath with Halloween decorations for a spooky addition, or mount one filled with bright Easter eggs for the spring holiday.
7. Candles at the Entrances
People put candles in their windows at Christmas, but they are a great addition for every season. Put a table next to the front door with brightly colored candles to add interest in the spring, and leave a few on the patio for those cool fall evenings.
8. Rotating Interest
Christmas adds a splash of color to our lives at a time when most plants are dormant. Keep the interest moving by choosing plants with different bloom times. As one fades, another next to it should be moving into full bloom for constant visual appeal.
9. Dress Up Evergreens
You may find evergreen bushes to be a little bland, but they are a great choice for covering your foundation. Just as you decorate your Christmas tree in December, decorate the plants outside. Use hostas along the base or shade loving flowers to add color and dress up the evergreens.
10. Bright Splashes of Color
Christmas decorations often feature bold splashes of color that are unexpected and delightful. Let this decorating trend inspire you. Include a single rose bush with stunning red blossoms amid subdued white or green ground cover. Whether your splash of color comes from a gazing ball or stunning flowers, it will be a fantastic addition to your landscaping.
Let the joy of the holidays inspire your landscaping throughout the year. With the addition of lights, candles and beautiful colors, you can enjoy the pleasurable feeling of Christmas in your own garden even in the middle of summer.
Get an early dose of cheer with a holiday inspired landscaping design. For a professional consultation on your yard contact Bonita Landscapes!
