What’s Actually Inside a Winter Planter Kit
What’s Actually Inside a Winter Planter Kit
A winter planter starts with a container and a full base. Our DIY kits do not include the planter or any fresh materials. You supply the container and all fresh flowers or greenery. For these winter designs, you can source suitable greens locally or choose faux greenery. The kit supplies the other components listed for the style you choose, plus printed instructions and a link to Vanessa’s tutorial. Here is how the layers work and what belongs on each shopping list.
The Base: Greenery You Provide
Start with a planter you already own, then build a full base with greenery suited to your site. Fresh cedar or pine can come from a local supplier; suitable faux greens are another option. The planter and all fresh materials are supplied by you, not included in either DIY kit. The two kit styles provide the other listed components that add height and finishing accents to that base.

The Focal Point
Choose one strong line that reads from the street. The Classic Red kit uses red willow and berry stems; Black and Gold uses black and white willow with black ruscus. Work those elements into the greenery you provide, then judge their height from the walkway. Lanterns, birch and oversized ornaments shown in custom installations should not be assumed to arrive in either kit. The Classic Red product page specifically excludes birch poles.

The Accents That Make It Feel Finished
The finishing pieces depend on the style you select. Classic Red lists three berry stems, two large white-tip pinecones and three white-wash pods alongside red willow. Black and Gold lists four white-wash long pinecones, five white-tip pinecones, two white-wash pods, three black bell cups and three gold balls alongside black and white willow and black ruscus. Both kits list printed instructions and a video tutorial link.
Compare the Classic Red kit and Black and Gold kit for the current item lists and availability before ordering. Ribbon, candles and lights shown in inspiration photos are not included unless a product page says so. The container and any fresh flowers or greenery are always supplied by you.

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