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How To Keep A Wreath Fresh: 5 Essential Expert Tips
30.11.2023 - 11:50 / gardeningknowhow.com
A festive wreath welcomes guests into your home and sets the tone for the rest of the decorations.
There are so many DIY winter wreath ideas that you can make – but all too often these beautiful designs have dried out by the time Christmas arrives.
However, according to internationally renowned floral designer and Interflora consultant Karen Barnes, with the right care, a fresh wreath can sparkle throughout the holiday season.
With over 35 years’ industry experience, Karen has worked around the globe, so she knows a thing or two about keeping greenery looking fresh.
If you haven’t yet made your wreath, then consider the best foliage to use in its construction.
‘Blue firs, Douglas firs, Nordmann firs, holly, and spruce pine are all excellent foliages to use, as they are hardy materials and can withstand cold temperatures,’ says Karen.
‘Pinecones, berries and dried citrus fruits will also work well and look wonderfully festive.’
Dried flowers are currently on trend for wreaths, and will last all season. However, fresh flowers can be used too.
‘Just make sure that you pick resilient blooms, such as chrysanthemums, to get the most from your wreath,’ adds Karen.
Drying out is one of the most common reasons wreaths are resigned to the compost heap before New Year. So Karen’s top tip is to soak your foliage before making the wreath.
‘Soaking your greenery in water will really make a difference to the longevity of the foliage, preventing it from turning brown and decaying too quickly,’ she says.
‘Do this for a full 24 hours, to make sure that it’s absorbed as much water as possible. If fully submerging it isn’t possible, then at least make sure all the cut ends have had a thorough soaking.’
Fresh wreaths tend to last longer when displayed
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