Hi there! Are you getting Spring Fever? Are you ready for all the renewal and freshness the Spring season brings? Spring brings visions of fresh blooms and new life. Today I’m sharing a vintage inspired Easter garden container styling with all the freshness of spring and the festive touches of Easter. I’ll walk you step by step on how you can put together a festive Easter garden container for your own home.
Container gardens are a great way to express creativity and create a unique arrangement. Hyacinth bulbs and a wooden Easter bunny with scattered Easter eggs create an Easter egg hunt atmosphere. This easy method for styling a vintage inspired Easter garden container makes a fabulous seasonal display. Let’s get in a spring mood together!
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Welcome to Styled 2 Ways – Easter Container Garden Edition
Styled 2 Ways is a collaboration between my blog, Master”pieces” of my Life, and the blog From the Bay to the Beach, penned by Susan. Susan splits her time between the San Fransisco Bay Area and the San Diego beaches. Sometimes we invite a guest host to include another styling for triple the fun. Thank you for joining us; we’re happy to have you.
For the Styled 2 Ways series, more than one point of view for a particular styling, project or concept is shared. Today Susan from The Bay to the Beach, Lynne from Thrifting Wonderland and I are sharing our unique takes on the concept of an Easter Garden Container. All the ways are equally as fantastic, and by appreciating other unique takes on the same idea expands our own personal style.
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Inspiration Behind the Vintage Inspired Easter Garden Container
As many of you know I’m a vintage loving soul, who loves using old things in new and unexpected ways. As I was brainstorming for the project I had that “aha” moment that I wanted to use a vintage sliver serving dish to style my Easter garden. And here we are.
I found this silver piece thrifting a gazillion years ago. As a matter of fact, it was during the days that I sold wares in a vintage booth. I originally bought the piece with resale in mind, but couldn’t part with it, and ended up keeping it. It probably happened more often than I would like to admit, but that’s a subject for another day. Anyway, planting it for Easter is not a super novel idea, since I’ve used it before. As you see below.
The above was a Pinterest inspired styling, BUT today, we’re changing things up with floral bulbs and a wooden bunny plus Easter eggs, which gives the styling a fresh new look.
Styling a Vintage Inspired Silver Tureen for an Easter Garden Container
I started by giving the silver tureen a good polish to get it ready for its new task. If you find a pretty sliver piece while junking, whether at a thrift or flea market or wherever it might be, don’t let tarnish deter you. A good polish transforms a silver piece every single time. Trust me, I’m a bit vintage silver obsessed.
Main Components
- Vintage Container
- Bulb Flowers
- Decorative Bunny
- Easter Eggs
- Finishing Ribbon
Then I assembled many of the components I planned to used. Originally I wanted to use faux moss bunnies in the arrangement but pivoted when I found the moss bed and moss bunnies blended together too much. A wooden boho-ish bunny hopped into the fresh Easter garden container, fitting in perfectly.
From there the elements are layered in a deliberate manner. Each step has a purpose regardless of what container, flowers, accents, etc. you choose to use. You want the fresh blooms to thrive, while you don’t want the decorative pieces to deteriorate from exposure to the organic elements. By balancing all the layers properly, the arrangement lives in harmony with optimal longevity.
How to Layer a Vintage Inspired Easter Garden Container Styling
Foundation
Since I chose an unconventional vessel as my Easter garden planter there is no built in drainage mechanism. In order to promote proper drainage I started with a shallow layer of rocks on the bottom of the dish. This technique has worked for me although some gardening tips do not recommend it. Since this is a seasonal display, which will have a short life span compared to a perennial plant I thought it was a prudent.
The base layer of pebbles and small rocks is covered with well draining and nourished potting soil to create a healthy environment for the hyacinth bulbs.
Plantings
Three white hyacinth bulbs are added to one side of the planter. Make sure to cover bulbs about 2/3rds of the way with the potting soil to secure them in place. I found my bulbs at Trader Joe’s in glass forcing containers. They also have bulbs planted in grower pots, which you can also take apart and assemble into your container preference.
If you do not have a Trader Joe’s near you, another resource are big box store nurseries like Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware etc. Of course there is also the option of local nurseries and garden centers, and although these might have more extensive selections, they will also garner a higher price point. Keep all these factors in mind when planning your festive Easter garden display.
Covering
In this step you want to cover the mechanics and mask the not so pretty stuff. I use a layer of reindeer moss here since I love the chartreuse color and find it’s perfect for spring. I also love the spongy texture of the reindeer moss to create a soft bed for al the Easte accents.
Use whatever moss you have on hand. Regular moss or Spanish moss are also great alternatives as well as bark. I’m a big proponent of using what you have, rather than buying more supplies if possible.
Decor
Now for the fun part! Add Easter decor pieces to give the spring floral arrangement the holiday vibes. Nestle the decor elements on the moss. I used a wooden bunny which I thought contrasted well with the green moss. The moss not only covers the dirt, but it also protects the bunny and eggs from getting soiled (literally).
The rustic bunny has white accent details which compliment the white flowers. To add more Easter color, pastel Easter eggs are scattered around the entire container, surrounding the bulbs and the Easter bunny. It has all the Easter egg hunt feels.
Finish
Last but never least is a finishing ribbon. Ribbons tied to handles and around decor give a polished feel. A green velvet ribbon is used here on the lid of the silver tureen to tie into the Easter garden container. The lid has no practical purpose here, but the ribbon gives it a decor prop purpose.
Many different elements besides ribbon can by used, including jute twine, cording, tassel, a small linen or doily, etc. The purpose being to add a pop of interest and texture.
Tips & Tricks for Creating a Vintage Inspired Easter Garden Container
Buying bulbs in simple grower pots at the garden center or grocery store, which can be transplanted into a pretty container of choice is a great hack. You can create a surprisingly beautiful arrangement with your signature style, which will fit perfectly with your decor. Of course you can also force your own bulbs, which I have done in the past, but I did not get to it this year.
Look at unexpected pieces in your home to improvise as a planter vessel for a seasonal container garden. Old boxes or tool caddies are great options as well as ceramic chamber pots and crocks. The garden vessel or container is just as important as what is planted and included inside.
Thrift stores and garage sales are a great resource to seek out and find unexpected and unique pieces, which can be used in creative ways. Usually 2nd hand items are not spendy, making them great choices to explore creativity at a minimal risk. Have fun and create magical decor pieces for your home.
Guinea feathers and foraged twigs add more fresh organic feels and texture. Look towards nature for Spring inspired accents. If you would like to receive more seasonal inspiration straight to your in-box simply sign-up below. Striving to share joie de vivre around here on a regular basis.
Closing Thoughts
Are you looking forward to spring? We’re ten days away to be exact. We have all the signs around here with bulbs sprouting up and blossoms blooming. I hope this inspires you to plant a cheery seasonal container to brighten your day.
Container gardening is a favorite of mine and I’m hoping to start sprucing up the front porch and back patio soon. I know some folks might still be dealing with snow, but it doesn’t mean you can’t include a spring inspired container indoors. Happy, fresh arrangements are mood boosters and good for our well being.
Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to visit Susan and Lynne and check out more Easter Garden container inspiration . See ya next time friends!
Shopping the Vintage Inspired Easter Garden Container
- Thai Inspired Pretty Server Tureen
- White Hyacinth Bulbs for Forcing
- 5 Snow Drift Hyacinth Bulbs
- Chartreuse Reindeer Moss
- Wood Bunny Statute
- Rattan Bunny Figurines
- Woven Bunny Sculptures
- Assorted Wood Easter Decor
- Natural Speckled Easter Eggs
- Guinea Feathers
- Lime Green Frayed Velvet Ribbon
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