   Here's a step by step on how I fill those beautiful urns:  How To Design a Christmas Outdoor Floral Arrangement   Step 1   Fill your outdoor container with soil or chicken wire (or a combo of both). &nbsp;If it's already cold enough that the dirt in your urn is hard or frozen...that's okay...just grab a trowel and we'll make it work!   Step 2   Add your  THRILLER . These are the tall accents that go in the middle of the arrangements. I like to use something tall in random heights. &nbsp;It could be spruce tops, birch branches,&nbsp;&nbsp;simple twigs (long and tall) from your yard that are spray painted (like the pic above) or an large Christmas ornament like a large ball. &nbsp;   Step 3   Add your  SPILLER . I love to use Scotch Pine and Cedar branches from the local garden store. I use a pruner to cut them down to size and just insert them into the outer rim of the container. I like the look of fullness so I first put in the Cedar branches and then filled in any gaps with the Scotch Pine branches. I design the FILLERS so they splash over the rim of the container. &nbsp;KEY TiP: Don't throw anything out---even branches that barely have anything left on them! &nbsp;   Step 4   Add your  FILLER . This could be winterberry, large pieces of spruce, dried floral---ANYTHING that is full and lovely and fills in the gaps. &nbsp;Make sure you have enough of it to work all around the urn. &nbsp;We don't want it looking skimpy!&nbsp;&nbsp;I place them about one third lower than the tallest  THRILLER &nbsp;branches just to create different levels in the arrangement. Use a wire cutter to trim the stems and just inserted them into the soil.   Step 5    Add  EMBELLISHMENTS . Again, this could be smaller ornaments, sparkly branches, silk branches in a vibrant color or metallic. &nbsp;Most floral supply stores sell small gold/silver/red balls clustered together and those are great to add in some sparkle. &nbsp;&nbsp;Ribbon or bows are also a nice touch at this last stage! &nbsp;   Optional &nbsp;   It's always great to add a strand of mini outdoor lights around the arrangement. &nbsp;The battery operated are great!