Planetagarden
- How long does fresh greenery last indoors?
- How do you make Christmas garland from greenery?
- How do you keep evergreen cuttings fresh?
- What can you do with pine boughs?
How long does fresh greenery last indoors?
Fresh greenery will last indoors for about two weeks; it will last longer outdoors in cold climates. Display greenery out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources; mist with water daily to help the cuttings last.
How do you make Christmas garland from greenery?
- STEP 1: Cut a mix of fresh greenery (cedar, pine, spruce, magnolia, etc…) and let them drink in buckets of water for at least 24 hours. ...
- STEP 2: Flatten out your faux wired garland. ...
- STEP 3: Cut your greenery into pieces approximately 6″ long.
- STEP 4: Group 3 to 4 types of greenery into a bunch.
How do you keep evergreen cuttings fresh?
To keep cut greens fresher longer, place them out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources like vents, candles, and fireplaces. Keep it hydrated. Just like Christmas trees and holiday flowers, cut greens need water to stay fresh. Mist evergreen decor with water every two days to keep them healthy.
What can you do with pine boughs?
Use an evergreen bunch and ribbon to decorate dining chairs for dinner parties (from Stonegable Blog). Tie a bunch of branches together for a fragrant stair swag decoration (from House on the Way). Drape fresh pine boughs over the chandelier (from Curious Details — and her whole dining room is gorgeous!).
