There’s no such thing as a boring holiday when you’re a gardener! Whether you’re staying home for a cosy stay-cation or simply looking to brighten your festive table with natural decor, we’ve got a few fun and easy gardening-inspired DIYs to help make your season bloom.
From repotting your favourite plants to sprucing up your table setting with eco-friendly touches, Garden Master has all the tips and tools you need to make this December festive and floral.
Let’s dive into four how-to tips and tricks, featuring beautiful DIY ideas using your garden, perfect for your holiday celebrations.
Use sprigs of herbs to add that special, natural touch to your festive table
Spruce Up Your Holiday Table’s Cutlery Pouch with Garden Elements
Who says table decor must stop at the plates and glasses? You can add a personal, garden-inspired touch to your holiday table by incorporating your garden’s plants and elements into your cutlery pouches. Garden Master’s Pro-Series Bypass Pruner can help you easily trim sprigs of herbs or leaves to use as part of your table decor.
How to Make Garden-Inspired Cutlery Pouches:
- Start with a simple cutlery pouch, either store-bought or DIY.
- Take a few sprigs of fresh herbs, flowers, or even small leaves from your garden. Popular choices for table decor include rosemary, lavender, mint, or even eucalyptus.
- Attach the sprigs to the outside of the pouch using twine or a small ribbon.
- Arrange the cutlery inside, and your eco-friendly, garden-inspired pouches are ready to go.
This simple touch will add a bit of fragrance and natural beauty to your table, making your guests feel like they’re sitting at a garden party.
Set the perfect table this festive season with these plant inspired candle holders
DIY Candle Holders with Glass Bottles and Sprigs of Herbs
This simple DIY project is the perfect way to bring some eco-friendly charm to your holiday table. All you need are some glass bottles, sprigs of your favourite herbs, and water.
Not only will this project make use of materials you have lying around, but it’ll also add aromatic touches to your festive ambiance.
How to Make Candle Holders:
- Start by cleaning your glass bottles thoroughly.
- Fill each bottle with water and place sprigs of herbs like rosemary, thyme, or lavender inside. These herbs are not only fragrant but will add a natural, rustic touch to your decor.
- Add a candle on top of the bottle opening.
- Arrange them along your holiday table for a beautifully lit, herb-scented centrepiece.
These homemade candle holders create a cosy, intimate vibe and make a perfect addition to your holiday table arrangements. Pair with a few potted plants from Garden Master to enhance the look! And on the topic of potting….
A quick and easy repotting technique to add pieces of your garden indoors!
Repotting Plants for a Fresh Look
When you bring plants into your home for the holidays, why not refresh their look by repotting them? It’s a simple task that can breathe new life into any plant, making it the perfect holiday project.
Start by picking out some new pots from Garden Master and get fresh soil, available at Makro, Builders and Game stores. Our beautiful collection of decorative pots is perfect for your festive decor, adding a splash of colour and elegance to your indoor plants.
How to Repot:
- Start by selecting your plant and a new pot that’s slightly larger than its current one or just the perfect size if you’re reporting for decorative pieces. Garden Master’s range of pots comes in different sizes and styles to suit every plant.
- Gently remove the plant from its old pot and shake off excess soil.
- Place fresh potting mix from Garden Master into the new pot, ensuring enough room for the roots to grow.
- Place your plant in the new pot, filling the gaps with more soil.
- Water the plant thoroughly to help it settle into its new home.
Repotting is not just practical; it’s also a great way to incorporate greenery into your festive home decor. A few well-placed plants in your living room or dining area will create a lush, inviting atmosphere for guests.
Flowers, flowers – flowers everywhere! Fill your home and patio with vibrant blooms by planting them in multiple pots and placing them all around. Perfect for adding colour and life to any room!
Planting Flowers in Pots for Festive Decor
There’s nothing like fresh flowers to brighten up your home, and the best part? You don’t have to splurge on store-bought bouquets every few weeks. You can create beautiful flower arrangements by growing your own!
Follow the instructions in our video and once your flowers are planted, you can place them as centrepieces on your dining or coffee table. They’ll bring a vibrant pop of colour and create the perfect setting for your holiday meals.
Eco-Friendly Festive Table with Garden Master
Using your garden for holiday decor is a great way to save money and celebrate sustainability. Instead of buying single-use decorations, you can create beautiful, eco-friendly decor using plants, herbs, and flowers that you already have in your garden. Check out our table tutorial blog to help you set the perfect floral-festive table this year.
This holiday season and beyond, let Garden Master help you have the most fun in the garden. Whether you’re repotting your favourite plants, making unique candle holders with herbs, or creating a stunning holiday table using flowers and plants, these simple DIY projects are sure to elevate your celebrations.
Share your creations with the Garden Master community on Facebook or Instagram, and let’s inspire each other to have a happy, horticulture-filled holiday!
