Make your wreath last as long as the holiday season! We all dread that moment when the needles of our once lush and green wreath begin to turn brown and fall off. Well, you're in luck! I've got some great tips to keep your wreath looking and smelling great! Don't let the life of your wreath be cut short. Follow these few basic *tips and enjoy its beauty as long as possible!
As soon as you get your wreath home, give it a good spray with water. Make sure you douse the needles/leaves along with the branches themselves. The needles and branches are covered in pores just like your skin. You want to give your wreath a chance to soak up as much moisture as possible. Follow that up with some anti-desiccant spray. This product is sold at nurseries and can make all the difference in the life of your wreath. The spray will seal the pores on the leaves and bark. This will help the foliage retain maximum moisture, thus keeping it's glossy, rich green appearance. In a pinch, you can also use a can of hairspray - any brand will do - to produce a similar coating on the needles/leaves. The key is to lock in the moisture by any means.
We all know that the air during winter months is notoriously dry. Do your Christmas wreath a favor and try to display it in a location that is away from any heat source. It may look lovely hanging over your fireplace, but it will certainly not look that way for as long as it would if you placed it in the entryway. Also be wary of forced hot air systems as they may create hot spots depending on which way the grate is turned. Any hot, dry location will undoubtedly drain your wreath of it's moisture faster.
Direct sunlight is another enemy of fresh cut greenery. If possible, avoid locations that will allow the sun to beat down on your wreath - particularly during the peak time of the day (between 12 and 2:30 pm). Perhaps not surprisingly, evergreen wreaths will last the longest when placed in the outdoors. The cold climate offers a more natural environment with (at least a little) less dry air and helps preserve the greenery.
* All of these tips pertain to evergreen materials as well as most holiday greenery such as eucalyptus, laurel, and holly.
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