Mixed Greenery Basket
A basket makes the perfect home for this design of mixed greens, highlighted by three birch poles of different height, all cut at an angle to add interest. (Three accents in a design is always better than two, much more pleasing to the eye.)
The white wash of the basket matches the birch poles, and also works to contrast with the dark greens. For this design we used cedar, oregonia, silver fir, seeded eucalyptus and white pine.
We filled the basket with soil, then inserted the ends of the boughs directly into the soil until they are solidly grounded. By keeping the soil watered during the winter, we help to keep the cut greens fresh all season.
These planters can be used around the doorway or on the patio for a splash of fresh winter greenery.