21 Best Outdoor Christmas Planter Ideas

1

Classic Outdoor Urn

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A stone or fibercast stone urn looks magnificent with an abundance of different types of greenery, including broadleaf evergreen leaves such as magnolias. A few berried stems add all the color you need.

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2

Country-Style Window Box

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This pretty window box is overflowing with greens, red twig dogwood sticks, and rattan balls. A gingham bow is the finishing touch.

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3

Flocked Christmas Branches

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Now you can have a white Christmas, even if you live where it doesn't snow! White pine is dressed up with flocking to simulate a snow-dusted arrangement. Berried branches add some color and contrast.

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4

Gold and Gilt Planter

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A tall planter with simple lines is accented with gold ornaments and a gold star. Curly willow and berried branches add height and drama.

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5

Live Tree

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A tiny live tree is a fun addition to your balcony or small deck. Simply add a few simple ornaments, and you're all set for the holidays with a minimum of fuss!

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6

Boxwood and Birch Planter

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A combination of boxwood clippings and upright river birch branches make this a handsome window box arrangement.

A few berries and a pretty poinsettia-themed bow add the finishing touches.

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7

Ceramic Winter Planter

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Cedar branches mixed with faux berries make this a simple but striking arrangement which will last for months.

After the holidays, remove the decorative trims for a beautiful winter display.

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8

Vintage Country Christmas Display

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This whimsical display of winter-themed items, such as a vintage sled and snowshoes, offer a Country Christmas feel.

A basket of pine cones and a few boughs atop the old barrel make this a one-of-a-kind Christmas display.

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9

Double Christmas Planters

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Two are better than one, especially when it comes to these lush and lavish planters.

Filled with various types of greens and a collection of faux fruit and green stems, these eye-catching planters prove that more is more!

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10

Greens and Pine Cones Planter

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This window box keeps it simple with greens, draping vines, and an arrangement of large pine cones, which pick up the russet tones in the brick. It will look appropriate all winter long.

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11

Hanging Basket Planter

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A petite hanging basket becomes a Christmas planter with the addition of greens and small ornaments, scaled to the size of the basket.

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12

Perfect Poinsettias Window Box Planter

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13

Driftwood Christmas Tree

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If you live in a coastal region, instead of a planter filled with evergreen boughs, craft this driftwood Christmas tree.

Add a strand of lights for a pretty nighttime display.

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14

Natural Topiary Christmas Planter

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Dried flowers, live vines and evergreen garland twined around a conical topiary make a lovely, understated display.

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15

Holly Basket Planter

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This holiday montage is too cute! Keep it simple with this country-inspired display using your favorite vintage pieces, such as the rustic basket filled with holly and a few pine cones.

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16

Stacked Pot Topiary

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Three pots of increasingly larger sizes are stacked and filled with greenery to create this unique topiary! An LED lantern tops it all off.

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17

Heather-filled Window Box

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This understated window box is filled with live heather, then finished off with tiny evergreen clippings. Read the plant tag to make sure the type of heather you buy is hardy in your climate.

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18

Tiny Trees

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A grouping of potted live trees make the front steps feel festive and welcoming. Small bows and mini ornaments offer the finishing touches.

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19

Faux Topiaries

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Sometimes, faux is the way to go! These topiaries can be used year after year, adding a subtle elegance to your front door.

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20

Matching Wreath and Christmas Planter

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Matching bows and identical faux greens make this front door display extra-appealing. The height of the planter is further accented by inserting tall birch branches.

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Arricca Elin SanSone has written about health and lifestyle topics for Prevention, Country Living, Woman's Day, and more. She’s passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.

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