🎄Holiday Planter Ideas for Long Island Homes: Festive Outdoor Designs for Winter 2025

When the temperatures drop and gardens go quiet, your home’s exterior doesn’t have to lose its charm. Holiday planters are the perfect way to add color, texture, and cheer through the Long Island winter — especially for homeowners in Huntington, Melville, Laurel Hollow, and Cold Spring Harbor.

At Maroldo & Son Outdoor Services, we specialize in creating custom holiday planters that blend natural evergreens, festive accents, and professional design to enhance your home’s entrance all season long.

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🌿 1. Start with a Base of Evergreens

A lush foundation sets the tone. Choose a mix of fresh, hardy greens like:

• Fraser Fir

• Cedar

• White Pine

• Boxwood

These hold up beautifully in Long Island’s cold December weather and give your planter fullness and longevity. Pro tip: vary the textures and shades of green for more depth.

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🍒 2. Add Seasonal Accents

Bring your planter to life with pops of color and texture. Some local favorites include:

• Red winterberry branches (vibrant color and great height)

• Pinecones (natural and timeless)

• Eucalyptus or magnolia leaves (for contrast and fragrance)

• Birch poles (add structure and height — perfect near entryways)

These elements tie your arrangement into the season while still looking sophisticated.

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💡 3. Layer in Lighting

Soft lighting turns a nice arrangement into a showpiece. Try adding:

• Warm white string lights for a cozy glow

• Battery-operated fairy lights for subtle sparkle

• Low-voltage landscape spotlights to highlight containers at night

With your holiday planters lit up, your home will stand out beautifully through the long winter evenings.

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🎁 4. Choose Containers that Fit Your Style

If your home is traditional, opt for classic urns or cast-iron planters.

For modern homes in places like Melville or Laurel Hollow, consider matte black fiberglass or concrete planters with clean lines.

Your container should complement your home’s architecture — not compete with it.

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🧊 5. Make It Last Through the Winter

To extend the life of your holiday planters:

• Water lightly once installed to freeze the greens in place.

• Avoid overly delicate materials that may rot or wilt.

• Once the holidays pass, remove ribbons or ornaments and replace with natural winter accents like dried grasses or pinecones for a seasonal (non-Christmas) look that lasts into February.

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📍 Holiday Planter Design Services on Long Island

From custom-built urns to large statement containers for driveways and patios, our team designs and installs holiday planters across Huntington, Melville, Laurel Hollow, and Cold Spring Harbor.

We handle everything — from design and sourcing to installation and lighting — so you can enjoy a beautiful, welcoming home all winter long.

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🌲 Ready to Create Your Perfect Holiday Planter?

Contact Maroldo & Son Outdoor Services to schedule your custom holiday planter design.

Let’s make your home shine bright this season, naturally and beautifully.

📞 631-355-9800

📍Farmingdale NY, 11735

Serving Huntington, Melville, Laurel Hollow, Cold Spring Harbor, and nearby towns