Greens
•Eastern white pine(Pinus strobus , Zones 3–8 )
•Norway spruce(Picea genus Abies , Zones 2–7 )
•Weeping Alaskan cedar(Xanthocyparis nootkatensis‘Pendula ’ , Zones 4–7 )
•‘Golden swab ’ Japanese fictitious cypress(Chamaecyparis pisifera‘Golden Mop ’ , Zones 5–7 )
•Mountain laurel(Kalmia latifolia , Zones 4–9 )
What better tasks for awintry daythan making your very own holiday wreath ? All you need are a chaplet frame , florist wire , pruning hook , and some evergreen boughs with which to craft the lei . A few ornamental items such as ribbon , pine cones , berries , or whatever you wish to add to give the wreath a more festive tune . get word the basics of coronal build in this video recording featuringFine Gardeningsenior editor Danielle Sherry .
Learn more : How to Build a Bird - Feeder chaplet
Supplies
•10- or 12 - inch box seat wreath figure
•22 - caliber florist conducting wire
•Assorted greenness
•Pruners
•Ribbon
•Pine cone shape and/or berries ( optional )
Step-by-step
Step 1 : Secure the starting end of the wire to the frame .
Step 2 : disregard pieces of motley greens 6–8 inches long , making small parcel .
whole tone 3 : enfold the little bundle to the build using conducting wire .
footprint 4 : Be trusted the last sheaf is a bit longer to hide the outset bundle ’s stem .
footstep 5 : Knot off the end of the wire , and create a loop to hang the chaplet ( using the excess wire ) .
Step 6 : Make a bow , and secure it to the wreath using more telegram .
footmark 7 : Add berries and/or pine cones for extra flash .
More holiday crafts from the garden :
Allium Winter Solstice Wreath
Holiday Garden Gnome from Evergreen Branches
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