The festive season is the ideal time to get back to the garden you might have been neglecting throughout the year; or, if you have kept it up, now is the time to add that extra bit of color or decoration.

What better place to go looking than the never-ending possibilities of Pinterest?

Here are some ideas that might tickle your fancy.

For those living in the city, a lush, big garden is not always an option, but you’d be surprised what you could do with the space at your disposal.

“How to Create a Dreamy Garden in a Small Space” (https://za.pinterest.com/pin/422423640060878498/) is one of many pieces with tips. Going vertical with your plants and keeping the weather elements in your area in mind are among the ideas discussed.

On the vertical note, your walls can also be part of your garden.

Ever looked at the mugs in your kitchen and wondered why you have so many? Or wanted to buy new ones, but knew you already had enough?

This idea shows you how to hang them from your wall with either fake or real plants inside – the choice is yours. You can even add a few mismatched spoons in between. See what it looks like here: https://za.pinterest.com/pin/351912462917900/

And while you are busy with your wall, or if the mugs are not quite your thing, here is another garden wall idea.

Who said you needed to put pictures in picture frames? Following these steps, you’ll have some framed succulents along your wall in no time. There are a few necessities and steps to follow, but that can all be found in “How to make a wall garden with succulent plants in picture frames” (https://za.pinterest.com/pin/5418462043021355/).

If you are in the festive spirit and want to add some light to your garden, this tip might be for you.

A lot of gardens have a watering can standing around, now there could be another use for it, and it involves fairy lights!

In “Watering Can with Lights” (https://za.pinterest.com/pin/484981453633381423/) you will see exactly how to use these two elements to lighten up your life.

These and many many more ideas out there are just waiting for you to find them.