Winter Container Gardening: DIY Evergreen Porch Pot Ideas

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DIY Winter Porch Pot Ideas.  Transition your pots from mums and asters to a beautiful evergreen arrangement that will last the entire winter!  Whether you're cutting branches from local trees or buying bouquets, we will give you all of the instructions needed to create and care for this type of porch pot with our Gardening Know How!

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00:00Don't leave those porch containers bare all winter.

00:04Add some greenery and berries for a pretty decoration that will last for months on end.

00:09We will show you how with our gardening know-how.

00:30So where can you find these greens?

00:32You can begin by foraging your own property or that of a friend, with permission of course,

00:37and cut varying lengths of assorted evergreen branches to use in your arrangement.

00:42If branches are not available to you, a quick trip to your local garden center may be the best option.

00:48Businesses that sell Christmas trees often provide an ample selection of evergreen branches, winterberry,

00:54and other decorations either loose or pre-packaged for easy shopping.

00:59As far as container choices, plastic is preferred as clay may crack during the winter,

01:04unless the pots are in a well-protected area.

01:08Now that we have gathered our supplies, let's get started.

01:11It may be best to separate branches by length in order to see what you have to work with.

01:16I begin working with blue spruce.

01:19Many evergreen branches have sharp needles, so be sure to don your gloves before starting this project.

01:25Start with the largest, most erect, and upright branches in the back.

01:30This will be the base from which you build from.

01:32Don't stress about placement.

01:34I promise that no matter how you place the branches, you will end up with a beautiful porch pot.

01:39This project is very forgiving.

01:41Continue to stick the taller branches towards the back and shorter branches near the front.

01:47Fan them to each side as you fill the container.

01:50Now it's time to add the other greens.

01:52Cut them to length and stick them anywhere they fit and look nice.

01:56I continued to add boxwood, some gorgeous white pine, and finished off with western red cedar and pine cones.

02:05After adding a bright, freshly cut winterberry branch, the last step is to add a festive bow.

02:11Now you have the know-how to create an evergreen porch pot to pizzazz your porch for the holidays.

02:17And I showed you just one way to build and decorate a porch pot.

02:20Additional decorations such as artificial greenery or birch poles can be added to fill in gaps, while adding your own unique touch.

02:28Be creative and have fun!

02:30For regions with milder winters, consider adding live plants to your outdoor containers.

02:37Dwarf Alberta spruce can be added to add structure and evergreen charm, and hellebores, which add delicate early winter blooms.

02:45Red twig dogwood brings striking red stems, while wintergreen offers lush foliage with bright red berries that last throughout the season.

02:53For a selection of plants that offer long-lasting winter interest, visit our online shop at shop.gardeningknowhow.com.

03:03Once complete, it is recommended to water the pot to keep the branches moist.

03:07Continue to water weekly until the soil freezes.

03:11This type of arrangement will keep the entire winter as long as temperatures remain cool.

03:17Until next time, happy gardening!

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