(ARA) - Getting your home ready for the holidays can be time-consuming and expensive; nerves can get frazzled in what is supposed to be the "merriest time of the year." Previously, there hasn’t been a lot of choice in holiday decor, but now there are a variety of holiday decorations to choose from that are beautiful, inspired by natural materials and easy to use.

"I used to create my own holly and pine garland, and by the time I was done, I was too tired and broke to have anybody over," says Ali Dickerson, an interior colorist from Charlotte, Vermont. "Now I’m impressed with the quality and ease of using a variety of lights and faux decorations so I can spend more time with my family."

If you want some greenery for the holidays, Alpine Trees, with natural wood trunks and snowy branches, can be used to decorate an entry or corner of a room. The trees are sold separately and come in three different sizes, 3, 4 and 5 feet. The trees can be used indoors or out, and several could be used to light up a path. If you’ve always debated on purchasing an artificial tree, the exclusive Artificial Blue Spruce with Lights will fool any visitor.

Here are some other easy, festive ideas from the experts at Gardener's Supply Company:

• Rechargeable LED Wreath
  Our realistic PVC 24" wreath and 3-foot swag are the perfect solution for dressing up areas where electrical outlets are inaccessible. Pre-lit with energy-efficient LED berries that have an integrated dawn/dusk sensor and steady on/flashing options. Both feature a built-in rechargeable battery pack with a battery recharger that recharges in 8 hours.

• Solar String Lights These solar string lights won’t add a penny to your energy bill, and can be hung anywhere year round. 104 bright LED bulbs will last indefinitely, and come on automatically each evening. The solar panel/battery pack can be wall or stake mounted. Run time on full charge averages 8 hours.

• Solar Icicles Simple to set up, our icicles will treat you to a nightly show that dazzles the eyes with white and blue LED light. Simply position the solar panel where it can catch full sun, hang the main wire and plug in icicles. Garland features six icicles of alternating sizes and a day/night sensor for fuss-free enjoyment.

• Spread the spirit of the season with J-O-Y spelled out as an unusual alternative to a traditional wreath. Faux berries, wild apples, ferns and leaves -- all woven onto a natural grapevine frame -- look fresh year after year.

For more decorating ideas, please visit Gardener's Supply Company.

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