Jenica Currieis an editor for The Spruce, specializing in outdoor, home improvement, garden, and gift guide topics since 2020. She has tested dozens of products at home and in the lab, including solar lights, snow blowers, hose nozzles, and vacuums. Currie loves decorating for the holidays and utilizes a variety of garlands throughout her home, including pre-lit faux greenery and more trendy, non-traditional options. She loves a woodland theme but tries to mix it up every year. Currie researched dozens of garlands for this list in a range of styles and sizes, looking for high-quality options that will last year after year.

There is not a single fault with Little Beans and if I ever decide to have any more children they will 100% be attending Little Beans. It is a fantastic nursery and they deserve all the praise I could give them! Theo has continually developed and markedly grown in confidence joining last year. The daily activities and themes of the month are varied and engaging. Staff support and encouragement him to be independent. Soon after joining he learnt to feed himself using a spoon or fork, and was washing his own hands. Most importantly for us, Theo loves each day that he spends at the nursery. Decorate your fences and other outdoor spaces without worrying about bad weather, with the Red Sleigh Pre-Lit LED Artificial Sequoia Fir Commercial Garland. This is the only weather-resistant (outdoor-rated) garland on our list (all other options are recommended for outdoor covered spaces only). It also has the second most amount of lights on our list with 100 bulbs, so they will shine brightly among the faux fir (the 12-foot Frontgate Christmas Cheer Cordless Garland has 240). It's 14 inches wide and 9 feet long, so this garland will cover a large area. It's plug-in only, with a 2-foot cord, so you will most likely need an outdoor-rated extension cord if you are using it outside.We think this garland would look perfect on a mantle, doorway, staircase, and more (just note that the manufacturer recommends only putting it in a covered outdoor location, like a front porch, away from direct exposure to the elements). You can also choose a 12-foot option if you need a longer garland or even a matching wreath (sold separately).

Vibrant Variety: With a wide array of colors to choose from, you can select the shades that best match your nursery decor or the recipient's favorite colors. Create a truly customised piece that complements any room. Aside from the multiple lighting options, it's also full and almost overflowing with decorations, including berries, frosted pinecones, and frosted branches (220 branch tips). With that in mind, if you like a minimalistic, simple look, this is not the best option for you. But if you like being able to customize the lighting and change it from the comfort of your couch, this is an excellent option. While faux garland can look festive and realistic, if you want the smell of fresh greenery, there's nothing better than the real thing. The Fresh Olive Leaf & Myrtle Garland from Pottery Barn is delivered to your door fresh and fragrant and dries out over time. It won't last year after year like artificial garland, but it's a great way to add a natural element to your home for the holiday season and beyond.Pre-lit options are the most convenient, saving you time from buying lights and wrapping them around the garland yourself. You can choose from LED or incandescent lights: LEDs are the most energy-efficient and tend to stay cooler to the touch. However, some people prefer the lighting from incandescent instead. Most of the pre-lit garlands on this list feature LED lights, aside from the Grandin All Is Bright Cordless Garland with UL-listed plug-in lights, and the National Tree Company Artificial Crestwood Spruce Christmas Garland, battery-operated option. Look for a pre-lit garland with a timer if you want to turn it on only once all season (most with timers will turn on for six hours starting at the original time each night and off for 18). The Amenon Pre-Lit Frosted Garlandhas both a timer and a remote and is the only option on our list with a range of speeds and settings, including both clear (white) and multicolored lights. If you are looking for a statement piece for your mantle or front door, you'll love the All is Bright Cordless Garland from Grandin Road. This garland is decorated with a variety of colorful, shatterproof jewel-toned ornaments and different types of branches and greenery, as well as 50 warm white lights. We love that it's battery-operated, ready to go right out of the box (aside from adding three C batteries), and needs minimal fluffing. The National Tree Company is known for its realistic-looking artificial Christmas trees and its garlands are just as impressive. We love this faux Crestwood Spruce option that looks like it has icy snow-covered needles in addition to pine cones and red berries, with 240 branch tips that give it a full look (once you fluff some of the branches). It's the perfect choice if you want to bring the outdoors inside so that you can enjoy the garland by a cozy fireplace. You can also use it to decorate a doorway or covered area outdoors, but it's not recommended for full, prolonged exposure to the elements. You won't have to worry about forgetting to turn the lights on your garland off or the lights burning out thanks to its 6-hour auto time feature (it turns on again after 18 hours). And since it's battery-powered, you don't have to worry about tangled cords hanging over your mantle, and you can place it almost everywhere. This garland is also available as a set of two for extra-long mantles or railings. Our family has been using Little Beans Garland (LBG) for almost 7 years. We have had nothing but a positive experience for the whole time. Our children have flourished and have been cared for in every way we could wish. They have been supportive of our family and assisted us in supporting our child's development.