When it gets colder outside, we tend to spend the majority of our time indoors. But does that mean that the garden should be forgotten? We say no! With the right decoration, the outdoor area can be made very comfortable and beautiful, even though you mainly look at it through the window. Be inspired by our tips and ideas for beautiful winter decorations for the garden and create something magicalCoziness also in the outdoor area.
Liven up the garden with beautiful winter decorations
You don't have to decorate the entire garden to create some atmospheric accents outside. It's enough if you add a few decorative elements here and there that bring out the beauty of the season. Areas such as the front garden, the garden path, the house facade, etc. are suitable for thisof course the entrance to the house. Furthermore, the decoration does not have to be expensive or complicated. Even simple arrangements made from available materials can create more atmosphere in the garden. We have collected the most beautiful ideas for you!
Put together winter decorations for the garden from available items
To decorate a spot in the garden for winter, sometimes all you need to do is take a look into the garden shed. Old, unused items such as garden chairs, tables, wheelbarrows or boxes are perfect for displaying beautiful winter decorations. For example, you can paint the old sleigh in any color and add a few lanterns, evergreen pine branches and so ona beautiful winter arrangementset up. Such a simple decoration can create a very special atmosphere in the front garden.
These decorative arrangements not only look beautiful, they are also very easy to recreate if you already have the right items. A simple wooden ladder, for example, can quickly be transformed into an eye-catcher if you display old boots, a cozy blanket and a flower arrangement on it. You can also use your evergreen potted plants as part of the decoration, for example if you wrap the pots with some jute and a pretty ribbon. The whole tree trunks, on the other hand, make a great place to display your lanterns. There are simply no limits when it comes to putting together atmospheric winter decorations for the garden.
Lantern decoration for outside
If you like things simple and minimalist, all you need is a few lanterns and conifer branches. If you place the lantern on the branch, the decoration becomes more natural and beautiful. The ideal place for the lanterns is the entrance stairs. If there isn't one, just place it next to the front door or where the garden path ends.
Decorate your garden in winter with lights
Since darkness falls earlier in the winter, decorations with lights are a popular outdoor idea. A beautiful lighted wreath on the garden gate will alert your guests to the entrance while also putting the garden in the Christmas spirit.
Make your own winter decorations for the garden: creative ideas to try out
You don't need to buy expensive decorations for your garden in winter. There are many beautiful DIY projects that don't require expensive materials or a lot of craftsmanship. How about, for example, a simple wreath made of white-painted cones? Or a DIY wind chime with white beads? With such a decoration you can decorate the trees in the garden and transform them into beautiful eye-catchers.
What other decorations can you make yourself? Here are some ideas.
DIY ice lanterns as winter decorations for outside
When it's really cold outside, you can decorate your front steps or garden path with these atmospheric ice lanterns. They cost nothing and are super easy to make. All you need are suitable containers, some stones or gravel, water and among other things – cold.
To make an ice lantern, place a small container in a larger one and fill the small container with gravel. Fill the space between the two vessels with water and let it freeze. For a decorative accent, add some pine branches or other natural material to the water between containers before it freezes. If the water is already frozen, heat the two containers with a little warm water to loosen them and you're done. With a burning tea light inside, the ice lanterns become fantastic decorative accents in the garden.
Make your own hanging decoration in a natural look from green branches
The evergreen branches can be used to make more than just wreaths. What do you think of these green hanging balls that decorate the front facade of the house? To do this, cut off a few short branches and tie them in bundles until they get a rounded shape.
DIY winter decoration for the garden with cones
You can also make natural winter decorations for the garden using fir and pine cones in different sizes. Place the cones in an empty pot and add some glass lanterns or a green wreath.
It would be even easier to fill a wire basket with cones and display it anywhere outdoors. You can also use succulents and other evergreen plants to create an original arrangement. Let your creativity run wild!
Beautiful ideas for winter decorations in the garden
Decorate the garden table with natural materials
For an original decoration, tip winter-proof containers on their side and fill them with pine branches and apples
Create a decorative corner with a mini Christmas tree in a bucket and some wooden stars
To decorate the outdoor area festively in winter, create a Christmas tree silhouette on the house facade with a chain of lights
For a beautiful winter decoration for the garden, a large Christmas tree in a basket and a large-format lantern in front of the front door are enough
