Gardens That Give Back
There are many types of gardens that will provide vegetables and flowers to enjoy- but which flowers can meet your holiday decorating needs? You can have a garden that is specifically used for holiday decorating. You choose the types of plants for this garden depending on what you like to work with in crafting and that are responsive to your climate zone.

Posted Wednesday, April 5, 2006

Rockspray - this is a small plant that only will grow to about eighteen inches tall but about three to five feet across! You can use the long branches and berries on this shrub to create sprays and dried arrangements for corners and vases in your home.

Low growing pines are classified as evergreens. You can easily find a variety that fits your specific garden look and home decorating needs. While these branches are known to be a bit thick you can make great wreaths and sprays from the green pine branches that you cut off.

Winterberry- this is a larger plant that will get to be about five to six feet tall and just as wide. You can use the branches from this plant to make arrangements or add to a garland or wreath. It grows bright red berries that are sure to add just the right holiday color to your home.

White Sage- this is a smaller plant that will grow to be about two foot high and about two feet across. You may want to plant extra of this variety because of the great silver colored leaves that add so much to any decorating project, spray or dried flower arrangement.

Colored Grass- there are so many varieties of grass that you can grow in your garden now to make dried arrangements, sprays, or even for use as bows on presents. You can find blues, greens, pinks and yellows most often through local suppliers or through your seed supplier. The grass that you will find most beneficial will grow after the first year in your garden.

Don't forget to add some ribbons and ties to your arrangements for the perfect final touch!