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An Australian Christmas is all about maximising time outdoors. And whether you’re by the sea or in the bush or somewhere in between, there’s plenty of festive inspiration right under your nose. So take a leaf and set the scene for a relaxed and beautiful celebration with these ideas for Aussie Christmas decorations and gifts.
Take the celebrations outside this year for a real Aussie Christmas! Decorate a potted fir, or an existing garden tree, then set the kids up with craft supplies to create simple but sweet garlands for the garden.
For an Australian Christmas tree, ditch the classic conifer for woolly bush (Adenanthos sericeus), a native evergreen shrub with silky foliage. It can be grown in a large container and is drought tolerant.
Give gifts for grown-ups a glamorous touch with gold trimmings. Spray a piece of foliage or individual leaves with metallic gold paint and pair with black paper, natural twine or recycled ribbon.
After Christmas gifts for gardeners? Bestow the gift of flavour with a mixed herb bowl all tied up in a ribbon and bow. Look for a large planter that is both decorative and lightweight.
Turn your garden cuttings or plant pups into take-home Christmas gifts for gardeners. Go for species with interesting features, such as structural or rosette succulents like echeveria, or those with variegated foliage such as devil’s ivy pothos (Epipremnum auruem) or Prayer plant (Calathea spp).
Bring a little magic to the table with a leafy garland – real or faux – dusted with ‘snow sugar’ to give a traditional vibe to an Aussie Christmas. It’s the perfect foil for heirloom linens or vintage buys trimmed with lace or crochet edges. Mismatched glassware is part of the charm.
Create a miniature festive tableau. Three 140mm pots fit neatly into these troughs – here, slow-growing spruce (Picea spp). Coconut fibre hides the pot rims and you can simply repot or plant out the display when the season ends. D.I.Y. decorate Christmas trees with tiny baubles and faux berries, and use copper wire to make five-pointed stars on stakes. Bead lights will create magic after dark.
If you’re lucky enough to be away on holidays, keep the summer Christmas decorations simple. A potted plant bedecked with baubles strikes the perfect ‘laidback celebration’ vibe. Low-key but lovely, it will see you through the festivities.
Garden Christmas decorations are budget-friendly and beautiful. The long sprigs of shrubby rosemary are ideal for shaping into a wreath. Join the ends with twine and use as a wonderfully fragrant living deco or as part of your tablescape.
Make a swag wreath in minutes. Cut 4mm galvanised wire rope to 500mm long with bolt cutters. Arrange foliage sprigs, such as lily of the valley shrub (Pieris japonica) and olive branches, with offset stems, and secure to the rope with clear cable ties, trimming the excess with pliers. Use fishing wire to hang the wreath for a bespoke garden Christmas decoration.
Photo Credit: Sue Stubbs
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
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