If you've been getting cozy on the couch and scrolling through Instagram lately, you may have spotted country music star Kane Brown in an adorable family snapshot. He was sitting in front of his Christmas tree with his wife and children, but the tree was decorated entirely in soft browns, beiges, and taupes - an entirely neutral palette.
Staying true to his grounded, Southern roots, Kane embraced the palette that felt warm, calm, and refreshingly natural. It’s a great reminder that holiday decorations don’t need to be bright red and green, or gold and glittery, to feel festive. The earthy, neutral trend isn’t just for indoor Christmas trees either.
You can easily recreate this same vibe on your porch, patio, or entryway with winter plants, natural textures, and a few thoughtful accents. Here’s how to create your own earth-toned Christmas garden inspired by the organic look.
Start With Evergreens in Natural Containers
The true backbone to any outdoor wintery display is potted evergreens. Choose small spruce, pine, or cedar trees and put them in pots wrapped in burlap, or planters with a rustic aesthetic. Terra cotta, woven baskets, or faux concrete planters give that same neutral, textured feel while still keeping it casual and unfussy.
Go for a simple option like this classic terracotta planter from Home Depot. The design is basic and uncomplicated, which pairs beautifully with a small evergreen. Elevate your pots slightly on wood risers for a more styled look.
Bonus tip: Go with matte finishes rather than glossy paint to keep the natural, minimalist look.
Add Winter-Blooming Plants in Soft Shades
To soften the greenery, mix in winter-blooming plants that match the earth-toned palette. This includes cream or blush hellebores, white or champagne cyclamen, and pale beige ornamental cabbages.
These plants look lovely in mixed containers. You can find ready-to-plant hellebores at Burpee that thrive in cooler temperatures and give a subtle, elegant color.
Use Ornamental Grasses for Texture
Nothing says “earth-toned, neutral palette” quite like ornamental grasses. To add height, try fountain grass, feather reed grass, or even preserved pampas grass for a soft look that’s very on trend.
Try this Flowerwood Pampas Grass in a pot from Lowe’s. If you plant it in a large container, tuck it behind the evergreen trees for layered depth.
Decorate With Natural Accents
Natural accents are where Kane Brown’s tree inspiration can really come to life outdoors. Rather than using plastic ornaments, forage for natural pieces throughout your garden.
If you don’t have any in your yard, you can buy pinecones from Amazon, and they even have strings already attached! If you don’t want to hang them on trees, try arranging them in bowls on porch tables.
Bonus tip: Lightly dust your pine cones with white craft paint for a subtle “frosted” look without overpowering the neutral theme.
Keep It Simple and Cozy
The secret to Kane Brown’s natural Christmas look is that it feels calm and personal, not overdone. Focus on layered texture, natural materials, and soft colors rather than filling every space with a plastic snow globe. A few thoughtfully chosen pots and organic accents can turn even a small porch or garden corner into a peaceful earth-toned winter escape. Sometimes the quietest colors make the biggest difference
