Winter—the longest and coldest season—is knocking at the door! While the weather is still mild, our team is busy creating beautiful evergreen containers designed to last throughout the season. These tree-top pots make a welcoming and elegant addition to any front step or entryway.

At Sunnyside, we offer everything you need: from DIY supplies to craft your own personalized tree-top pots to fully finished, elaborate pots that are ready to display instantly.

Here are some tips for caring for your tree-top pots (whether ready-to-go or DIY), along with the basic steps to creating your own evergreen masterpiece.

Caring for Your Evergreen Tree Top Pots

Evergreen tree tops are perfect for lasting through the season, enduring the cold beautifully. We offer a variety of sizes and shapes to help you create the perfect look for the holidays.

If you set up your tree-top pots early in the season, it’s helpful to sprinkle a bit of water on them during the sunniest, warmest days. At the garden center, we use a hose to lightly mist our greens each morning. Another tip is to spray your greens with WILT STOP or Wilt Pruf—natural sprays that coat the needles to prevent moisture loss and keep them fresh longer.

Building Your Own Evergreen Tree Top Holiday Pot

Interested in creating a tree-top pot that complements your unique home style? Here are some easy tips:

1. Choose a large outdoor container—plastic or ceramic—that suits your style. You can reuse an outdoor pot from your spring or summer display, or pick out a new one.

2. Fill your pot with old potting soil, black dirt, or sand. Fresh potting soil is usually too loose to hold the tree tops in place.

3. Add your evergreens, starting with the tallest and largest pieces in the center, then fill in with shorter, smaller branches around the edges.

4. Mix in 2-3 types of evergreens to add variety and texture. Draping cedar over the edge of the container can create a beautiful cascading effect.

5. Pick your theme—woodsy, glam, or classic. Choose from a selection of twigs, colored branches, pinecones, and other accents to complete your desired look.

6. When finished, add water to the dirt. When placed outside, it will freeze and secure everything in place for the season.

Stop by Sunnyside Gardens to pick out your tree-top pot or DIY supplies today!