Our climate is great for growing citrus – and what could be prettier than a naturally “decorated” Meyer lemon replete with bright yellow ornaments and wonderfully fragrant flowers! Citrus trees can be excellent landscape companions for your artificial grass all year round. When the holidays roll around, just stack some wrapped boxes at the base for an instant seasonal statement.
Flowers (yes, flowers!)
Sunset reminds us that, thanks to our mild climate, there are several cool-season flowers that can add color and a “vibrant mood boost” to fall and winter gardens. Just the thing to spruce up your artificial grass when it’s otherwise dreary outside – and just the thing to bring natural color to your holiday outdoor décor.
Among their suggestions – snapdragons, calendula, winter cyclamen (the tiny ones, not the grocery store type), violas and pansies. Not only are they pretty outdoors, you can cut a few of the flowers (along with some herb sprigs) and tuck them into indoor arrangements with traditional greens.
Whether you choose traditional evergreens, poinsettias and holly or decorate outside the box with fruits and flowers, there are attractive outdoor plants that can transform your holiday yard into something truly eye-catching.