All About Garlands

The easiest way to add drama and flair to any wedding or event is through the use of fresh foliage garlands. In this video clip Leanne discuses the many uses for garlands as she demonstrates pre-made garland, layered garland and how to create your own custom garland using foliages from FiftyFlowers.com. She also demonstrates how to enhance garland and how to calculate the amount of foliages and the footage of garland needed for an event. Enjoy!

[@gardenjoy5223]

The rope with the wire is a good tip for me. Thanks!

[@FlowerSchool]

We are so glad to hear that, Garden Joy! We love sharing tips and techniques with you and are glad to hear that you find them useful. Another way to get helpful techniques is through our Tulip Tuesday Tips playlist which you can find here: kzbin.info/aero/PLJbJF6YZAYyIu416FxxucQV9lMrcr7Sqb Thank you so much for stopping by to enjoy our show, All About Garlands. We look forward to seeing you again soon and hope that you will join us whenever you can. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!

[@hellennginga4160]

Thank you so much for the help, keep smiling and. Beautifully done.

[@FlowerSchool]

That's so kind of you, Hellen! Thank you so much for taking time to watch our show all about garlands. We hope you enjoyed the lovely creations that Leanne made. We invite you to join us again soon and hopefully we'll see you on Flower School Live. Wishing you all the best!

[@rosaelinav8036]

Thank you so much for your help. It’s real help taking measurements. I didn’t think of that... but now I know thank you.🙏

[@FlowerSchool]

I'm glad that this helped.....

[@iconicgirl649]

I've watched so many videos on this topic trying to find a real solution for all the wreaths and garland I'm making for my daughter's wedding....this is by far the best and most helpful I've seen. Have referred back to this several times. Thank you 🌸

[@FlowerSchool]

That's wonderful news, Iconic Girl! We are so happy that you found this show on garlands helpful. It's a lot of work to make wreaths and garlands for your daughter's wedding, but it is also a true labor of love. These might be helpful as well while you prepare for the big day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3mUnXdrg8tkpKc as well. Good luck with your preparations and please let us know if we can help in any way. Best wishes to your daughter and her partner and to you as well! P.S. Thank you very much for watching our show and hope to see you again soon!

[@pipkeech8298]

Same!!!

[@StLuke-fe3ot]

Thank you for these wonderful videos.

[@FlowerSchool]

So happy that you are enjoying our floral design shows! Thank you very much for watching, and we hope you will join us again very soon for more fabulous floral design. Wishing you all the best and please have fun with flowers!

[@josiemai503]

I love your arrangements and thank you so much for shearing your tips.

[@FlowerSchool]

Thank you very much for your kind words, Josie, and for watching our show! We are so glad you could join us and hope that we will see you again very soon. Wishing you a happy and peaceful weekend!

[@illianaislas9085]

Hola saludos desde la ciudad de Puebla México Felicidades usted siempre tan linda y con diseños hermosos . Gracias por compartir tan maravilloso trabajo.

[@FlowerSchool]

Thank you so much for your kind words.......

[@janetphillips2875]

I just found your video! Love it! I like to make real garland, but here in the south, some types are not available, if your in the woods cutting your own. We have 161 acres of mostly short leaf pine trees, and we have one long leaf pine with the large cones. I have discovered cutting cedar when it has the blue seedlings on it and putting it in the freezer, it does last about a week.

[@FlowerSchool]

That's an excellent tip, Janet! Thank you for sharing it with us and for watching our show. How wonderful to have so many resources available to you on your acres. It's true that different areas have different materials. We are fortunate to have so many types of evergreens available to us here in the Pacific Northwest, and they work beautifully for garlands. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and we hope that you will continue to join us for fabulous floral design here on our channel. Sending you best wishes and hope you have a truly splendid weekend!

[@cherryred2670]

May I ask what gauge wire you used in the example in the video? I would love to try this, but I tried something similar with 26 gauge and 12 gauge wires (which were the only things I could get my hands on), and it snapped or sprung open respectively. Alternatively, would a rough but strong twine work as well? They are all beautiful examples!

[@FlowerSchool]

I'm glad that you enjoyed this..... I would suggest paddle wire. It is designed specifically for making garland..... www.floraldesigninstitute.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_28&products_id=229&zenid=c3kd9f691t24c4sk03uhutohm4

[@alfrediathomas4628]

Love it

[@FlowerSchool]

It's getting to be that time for garlands, Alfredia! This video is a great way to learn more about them, and we appreciate you taking time to watch our show. Hope it gives you a little inspiration for your holiday decor. Thank you for stopping by to say hello and we wish you the very best in all that you do!

[@amberd3985]

Only foliage of various vareities textures & colours .... looks so pretty.. Thanks

[@FlowerSchool]

Foliage brings so much to a floral design, Amber! It's one of the best places to add unique textures and colors that complement the flowers, and there are so many interesting foliages available these days. It's so wonderful to see you again and we love reading your comments and thoughts. Please have a most marvelous week and do join us again when you can. Please be well and have flowers everyday if you can!

[@gloriazambrano8148]

I love your techniques and your creativity. I would like to know the name of the greens you are using in this Garland. Thank you so much

[@FlowerSchool]

Thank you so much! It is various varieties of eucalyptus, Israeli ruscus, and leucodendron.

[@alaincarriere6021]

As always, very nice video. How long ahead of an event can you make these ? Do you keep them refrigerated ? How long will they last beautifully ?

[@FlowerSchool]

Thank you! You could make the garland two to three weeks ahead of time depending on the foliage. Once completed spray well with Crowning Glory, place it in a plastic bag, and store it in the cooler. Once displayed the garland should last up to a week depending on the temperature and types of foliage used.

[@normaquilao2727]

If I don’t have refrigerator and wedding is Friday, what day can I start doing my 8ft garland and how can I keep it

[@FlowerSchool]

That's an interesting question, Norma! It really depends on so many things: the materials you are using, the time of year, and the weather where you are. One to two days head would probably work if the materials were well hydrated in fresh water and flower food ahead of time and then the finished product is stored in a cool location. Spraying it with Crowning Glory would help keep the moisture in as well. Thanks so much for stopping by to watch our show today and we hope you will visit us again soon!

[@pipkeech8298]

I'm sorry to ask a stupid question but if you make the garland a week before the event will they last or do you need to do 1-2 days before?

[@FlowerSchool]

Actually that's an excellent question, Pip! If your greens are fresh, then they should last much longer. Foliage generally lasts longer than flowers do. We do suggest spraying your garlands with an anti-transpirant like Crowning Glory, which locks in the moisture and helps keep the garland beautiful. This video will help you do that easily: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipCYhK2hgs-ErtE Then you can add flowers closer to the event if you want. Thank you for taking the time to watch our show, and we hope to see you again very soon. Best wishes and Happy New Year to you!