Put Christmas on the table with plant decorations
The dining table has an important role at Christmas, as it's where you gather with loved ones. Why not decorate your Christmas table with plants this year? We have a green and a colourful plant-based tablescape to inspire you.
This plant pot DIY, made with either plants or plant cuttings, adds a cheerful homemade touch to your decorations. For a botanical touch for your menu, check out our Christmas recipes for a festive cocktail and a red velvet cake.
Christmas decorations: from trees to mistletoe
Will you go for a traditional Christmas tree this year, or opt for one of these 5 handsome alternatives? If you decorate houseplants for Christmas, you'll be able to enjoy greenery all year round. If you can't live without your classic pine tree, try decorating your tree with flowers as well as baubles.
For more botanical joy, this exuberant plant bouquet and a floral bouquet of classic Christmas flowers fit the bill. For those willing to give DIY a try, check out our step-by-step plans for making a Christmas wreath and a mistletoe and dried flower posy that will look great for weeks beyond December.
Outdoor Christmas decorations with plants
If your home is sufficiently decked out prettily for the season, turn your attention to your outdoor space. Set up a garden table laden with festive greenery. Give these 4 outdoor stars of Christmas a prominent place in your garden, check out our selection of classic outdoor festive plants, and create a green garland to adorn your home. Believe us when we say that plants make Christmas even more atmospheric! If you're not blessed with a garden, a patio, balcony or even a spot near a window works great.
Give plants as Christmas presents
Plants are the perfect presents for everyone from your baby nephew (baby's first plant!) to your hard-to-buy-for aunt (plants are impossible to disapprove of). We picked seven of our favourite highly giftable plants. If you fancy a bit of DIY, make a loved one this homemade candle holder with space to hold a plant cutting.
To wrap your presents, or to add some botanical glamour to any non-plant gifts, try DIYing this gorgeous homemade wrapping paper with a botanical print, or use plants and flowers to decorate your wrapped presents.
