{"id":3342,"date":"2023-06-02T10:54:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T17:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/2025\/12\/10\/make-a-beautiful-wreath-with-greenery-from-your-own-backyard\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T05:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:22:47","slug":"make-a-beautiful-wreath-with-greenery-from-your-own-backyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/digitvsolutions.com\/?p=3342","title":{"rendered":"Make a Beautiful Wreath With Greenery From Your Own Backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content mvt-content\">\n<style><![CDATA[img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:143.21678321678%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:71.2890625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:63.37890625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:79.39453125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:66.69921875%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}]]><\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"handmade Christmas wreath hanging on front door\" class=\"wp-image-14126 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-festive-wreath-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>The act of decorating your home for the holidays, particularly your front door, has been around since time began. Or at least for several hundred years prior to today. <\/p>\n<p>If you look into the history of wreaths, you\u2019ll find at least two answers to where they originated from. Some thoughts speculate that ancient Romans and Greeks used them first, in honoring their most esteemed citizens. Wreaths denoted your occupation and status as a citizen. Wreaths of laurel were used to crown the victorious players in the first Olympic Games. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-word-wreath-by-itself-literally-means-a-thing-bound-around-it-also-represents-eternal-life\">The word wreath, by itself, literally means \u201ca thing bound around\u201d. It also represents eternal life. <\/h3>\n<p>The very first Christmas wreaths came from the pagan tradition of celebrating Yule, in which evergreens were twisted into a circle to symbolize the eternal seasonal cycle. The greenery served as a reminder of spring and green growing things in the coldest and darkest months of the year. <\/p>\n<p>And it was a Lutheran pastor who gave Christians their Advent wreath in the mid-1800s. Pastor Johann Hinrich Wichern made a wreath using the wheel from a cart to help children count down the time of advent until Christmas. He added candles to mark the weekday and larger colored candles to mark each Saturday in the season of Advent. <\/p>\n<p>While we can\u2019t know the exact beginnings of this tradition, hanging a wreath is a beautiful symbol of meaning and belief for many. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Close up of bright red berries on wreath.\" class=\"wp-image-14139 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/red-berries-in-wreath-making-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Green, red and all natural from start to finish. In the end, it can even be composted.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What we do know, however, is how a well-decorated door makes us feel. A wreath offers happiness and hominess upon arrival for family and friends alike. It makes us feel welcome as it invites us into the warm spaces of inner peace (hopefully). <\/p>\n<p>You might even say that wreaths have their own right to be created, and exist, simply because they are beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>Gather up some energy to go for a walk and head out into the hills, or your backyard, to collect some wreath-making materials. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-natural-materials-for-making-wreaths\">Natural Materials For Making Wreaths<\/h2>\n<p>When you keep your eyes open, you are bound to find something in nature to add to a decorative wreath. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Piles of foraged greenery, berries and pinecones to make a wreath.\" class=\"wp-image-14137 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-wreath-making-materials-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>All our gathered materials, just a short walk from the house. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are some natural materials to look out for when you take a countryside or urban hike:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>evergreen branches (pine, spruce, cedar, juniper, holly, ivy)<\/li>\n<li>berries (rose hips, viburnum, hawthorn, winterberry)<\/li>\n<li>pinecones<\/li>\n<li>other interesting branches, such as twigs with catkins from hazel bushes<\/li>\n<li>mistletoe \u2013 if not for the wreath, then for kissing underneath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out 9 Plants to Forage For Natural Christmas Decorations for more ideas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='715'%20height='1024'%20viewBox='0%200%20715%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Author's husband climbing a tree to reach mistletoe bunches.\" class=\"wp-image-14130 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe.jpg 715w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe-234x335.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe-242x347.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe-363x520.jpg 363w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe-447x640.jpg 447w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe-536x768.jpg 536w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe-670x960.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/harvesting-mistletoe-150x215.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\"><figcaption>Climbing an apple tree to harvest mistletoe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve collected your natural materials, and plenty of them, so you don\u2019t have to head out in the cold again, you are ready to choose a frame for your festive wreath.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-a-wreath-frame-other-tools-needed-for-wreath-making\">Choosing A Wreath Frame + Other Tools Needed For Wreath-Making<\/h2>\n<p>In this pictorial, we have used grapevines as a base material, though you can replace this with willow or hazel twigs, or any other vining material (wisteria, honeysuckle, etc.) that lends itself to weaving. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Plain grapevine wreath hanging on door.\" class=\"wp-image-14128 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/before-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Before adding greenery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To make our wreath making even easier, we\u2019ve used the grapevine wreath that already hangs on our door. You\u2019ll see that we\u2019ve spruced it up to add more winter cheer. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='730'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20730'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"grapevine wreath adorned with greenery and berries hanging on door\" class=\"wp-image-14129 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath-720x513.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath-735x524.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath-335x239.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath-347x247.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath-520x371.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath-640x456.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath-960x684.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diy-all-natural-wreath-150x107.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>After adding greenery. Much more festive! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can also start with a wire wreath frame should you have one. <\/p>\n<p>Always challenge yourself to be creative, thrifty and self-reliant whenever possible. Not only will your projects turn out beautiful, but you also have the potential to save some money. This wreath cost us nothing to make. Only time, attention and collected materials went into it. <\/p>\n<p>After a short hike in the hills, armed with only a pair of pruners, we came back with a bag of greens, twigs and berries. The pine cones we collected on a previous trip to a city park. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"pinecone laying on the edge of a sidewalk\" class=\"wp-image-14132 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foraging-for-wreath-material-in-the-park-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>See that lonely pine cone in the city park?<br \/>Take it home, dry it out by the fireplace and it will open up beautifully!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-make-a-wreath-in-addition-to-your-natural-materials-you-ll-also-need\">To make a wreath, in addition to your natural materials, you\u2019ll also need:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pruners<\/li>\n<li>scissors<\/li>\n<li>florist wire or twine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. <\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no need for hot glue, you don\u2019t even need to use wire if you don\u2019t want to. A nice thick hemp or jute twine will be strong enough. <\/p>\n<p>You might also want to wear gloves, as certain evergreen branches can be quite poky, even causing a rash if you have sensitive skin. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-putting-your-wreath-together\">Putting Your Wreath Together<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to decide at the beginning if you want your greens to wrap all the way around, or just partway around the wreath. <\/p>\n<p>Simply choose a starting point and prepare a small bundle of greens, always looking for the best proportion. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Bundle of greens held together with twine set on the top of empty wreath\" class=\"wp-image-14138 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/tie-first-bundle-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>A wreath is made up of several small bundles of greens. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For example, in each bundle, we used 2 or 3 European spruce (Picea abies) branches, cut to size. On top of this, we laid either one branch of ivy (Hedera helix), a branch of hazel catkins, or a branch of red berries from a European cranberry bush (<em>Viburnum opulus<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>To increase your love for the Earth \u2013 and for foraging, it\u2019s always good to get to know the plants you are harvesting and to recognize them by their Latin names too. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Greens tied to wreath\" class=\"wp-image-14133 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>A spruce, ivy and hazel bundle to begin the wrapping. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tie the bundle firmly together with twine. Then tie it onto your wreath frame, pulling as tightly as you can. Once the branches begin to dry, they will shrink a bit and become loose, so now is the time to use your strength. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adding-more-bundles-to-the-wreath\">Adding More Bundles To The Wreath<\/h2>\n<p>Systematically, you\u2019ll want to tie additional bundles and overlap each bundle on the wreath.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='649'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20649'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"More bundles of greenery tied to same wreath with red berries added\" class=\"wp-image-14134 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2-720x456.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2-735x466.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2-335x212.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2-347x220.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2-520x330.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2-640x406.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2-960x608.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bundle-2-150x95.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Make sure to alternate what goes into your bundles of greenery. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some people choose to tie one straight, followed by the next one tipped to the outside, followed by the third leaning in. We\u2019ve laid all bundles directly over the previous one. It all depends on the material you are working with. <\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve tied a few bundles on your wreath frame, hang it up and take a step back to check your progress. If you aren\u2019t happy with the way they are tied on, now is the time to change it. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"813\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='813'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20813'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Wreath partially made hung on the wall to view the progress\" class=\"wp-image-14135 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath-720x572.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath-735x584.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath-335x266.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath-347x275.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath-520x413.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath-640x508.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath-960x762.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/checking-progress-of-wreath-150x119.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Looking good, but still needs more greenery!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you love it, continue going around until you run out of materials or you find a nice balance to the wreath.<\/p>\n<p>Another thing you may need to consider is weight. The more bundles you add, the heavier your wreath will grow. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Nearly completed wreath, half covered with bundles of greenery\" class=\"wp-image-14136 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/greening-a-wreath-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Just one or two more bundles to go.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-word-on-tying\">A word on tying\u2026<\/h3>\n<p>Most wreath-making tutorials tell you to wrap that twine or wire all the way around from first to final bundle, with no stops in between. <\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve chosen to tie each bundle on individually and the end result came out fantastic. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finishing-and-tidying-up-your-wreath\">Finishing and Tidying Up Your Wreath<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Close up of ivy berries added to wreath\" class=\"wp-image-14140 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-evergreens-such-as-ivy-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>The beauty berries of mature ivy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the end, you can trim up the unruly bits with a quick snip of your pruners. Be sure to hang the wreath in its set location before cutting off too much, if any at all.<\/p>\n<p>If your wreath calls for more berries, tie the individual stems in. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Twine woven through the bottom of a pinecone so it can be tied to the wreath\" class=\"wp-image-14141 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pine-cones-for-wreaths-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>No sophisticated techniques here. Simply tuck the string under the scales of the cone and pull tight. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last, but not least, come the pine cones. <\/p>\n<p>You can also tie them on one-by-one. Take a long piece of twine, fold it in half to find the center, and push it under the flaps near the base of the cone. From here you can tie a knot to secure it, then tie it in place on the wreath.<\/p>\n<p>Add as many as you like, being sure to find a harmonious balance between size and shape. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1024'%20height='683'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20683'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Miniature wreath with a small bunch of leftover greenery.\" class=\"wp-image-14127 perfmatters-lazy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ruralsprout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/use-leftover-material-to-spruce-up-other-wreaths-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><figcaption>Waste not, want not. 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