Wow, Meredith from Like Merchant Ships has some of the best ideas! Check this out:

We decided to wait another week for our real tree, but before leaving
Home Depot, we gathered an armful of free trimmings to take home.
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Not a bad idea, little buddy! If you’re still not sure you can make your own wreath, how about filling your outdoor pots with tree trimmings instead?

This is an awesome idea, both getting free trimmings from the big box stores, but also using that greenery to "Christmas up" your front porch. Head on over to her place for more pictures.