Beautiful Christmas decorations begin with knowing what to look for.

There are so many materials available to us in the winter landscape, from evergreen foliage and bare branches to seedheads, cones and garden prunings.

But how do you know what to collect? What's safe to use? And how can you gather natural materials without causing harm to the landscape or wildlife?

We've put together a free guide to responsible festive foraging, sharing what to look for, what to avoid and how to start seeing the materials around you with a more creative eye. Whether you're making your own Christmas wreath, gathering greenery for a garland or simply looking for ways to bring a little of the outside indoors, it's a lovely place to start.