Making a Wreath & Garland: Step By Step Instructions! 🌲✂️❤️ // Garden Answer

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[@lilyw.1788]

Greens at my garden center cost $12 for a bundle of 4 branches. Prices def have skyrocketed over the years and it’s too expensive to buy for diy wreaths and for planters . It’s cheaper to buy a misshapen Xmas tree and chop off the branches . And when I went to a tree farm to find one , they gave me all their discarded tree clippings !!

[@ritasicari7518]

I used to get all my greens for free by asking for the tree clippings-not any more.

[@summergirl15]

Yes! Same here in VA. $10-$12 a bundle. I too drive all around to garden ctrs and gather free clippings from Christmas trees that were purchased but I still have to buy other greens ($!) My sweet hairdresser does let me cut some other evergreens from shop property, which is so nice... tomshow appreciation, I always make her a winter pot for her shop's entrance. Then... there's the $20/ bottle of wilt proof that you need to spray all my finished projects. It's a lot work but so rewarding as I make winter pots, garlands for the elderly, family & neighbors.

[@lorik1646]

Bunches of greens are $20-$30 here in Alberta! I bought a 4-5 ft tree for $26 to clip branches

[@SueMenges1024]

Can we meet your brother Laura 😊

[@prescotthenry]

I work at Home Depot and we trim and bag trees for Christmas. We have a discard area with many branches that have been trimmed at the customer's request.

[@jcking6785]

I’ve watched about a dozen wreath-making videos and, while each video basically showed the same process, Laura, your instructions are the most simple, straightforward, easy to follow ones by far! You’re a natural teacher. 🎄 P.S. Love the inclusion of family moments at the end. ❤️

[@summergirl15]

I second that! 💚🎄💐

[@susanwoywood6334]

@@summergirl15 I agree 100%!!

[@wingedinfinity6715]

She IS !!! And it's like I'm standing right there with her.... she's such a natural and I just find her so authentic. Nothing beats that !

[@carolmiller6104]

"Oh, hi Cheddar!" Melt my heart, how sweet are your kids!!! The wreath and garland were gorgeous as always. Each year your wreaths are just a little bit different, but always beautiful.

[@jgwood10]

That’s Russell!

[@fiercegirldesign1]

What a beautiful life. Thanks for sharing a bit of it with us, Laura. I never tire of the wreath making videos and seeing your family together in the greenhouse at the end of the video was heartwarming. ❤💚💛

[@jeremiah6567]

I am from the Philippines a widow and a mother of 2. Thank you for sharing your talent/ skills in gardening, practical crafts, and home/garden decor. You are a genius when it comes to gardening. You are also an artist. I survived the COVID-19 pandemic, and you are one of the reasons. Thank you for sharing part of your life. You are great at growing plants and growing kids. I also love your house, I'm praying that God will provide for me and my 2 girls a new house as we are facing eviction. God Bless Ms. Laura. I love your family.

[@SexMusicPlants]

I am from Manila. Wishing you so much luck.

[@summergirl15]

God bless you & your children! Praying that God will provide for all of you. Take care.✝️🙏❤️

[@felicity397]

Thanks Laura, for always being a constant inspiration for creating out of the garden. From your organization to your tips and tricks, its much appreciated. Seasons Greetings to your team at home, we love seeing you all interacting together and making life's moments more precious for your audience, as well. Salud!

[@summergirl15]

Yes, I agree, so appreciated

[@DebbieRoycroft-gj9hg]

“Are you going to hang out with me? “Yeah,… oh Hi Cheddar.” My favorite part of the video. 🎄😘♥️

[@victoriakreative]

I can almost smell the branches and the rain 🌧️ in the background, what a lovely day.

[@cathyhurt2524]

I envy you the closeness of your family. Be sure and cherish it daily.

[@LadyCourtney13]

I always make my own wreaths, mostly boxwood with green sometimes mixed in. Its my thing. This year I made a wreath on a 24 inch wreath form for our winners of our Holiday House raffle, was the biggest wreath I have ever made, and was STUNNING. I have been to wreath making classes and have given them for family and friends. Its such fun, and no matter the skill level there is always a masterpiece at the end. Happy family memories made that night!

[@poppies1215]

Thank you for such a festive and creative tutorial. It brings a feeling of joy to any household that is preparing for the winter season🎄🌟💖

[@claracorimao1024]

Good and blessed evening everyone!

[@camicri4263]

Thank you, same to you!

[@camicri4263]

Good morning everyone! Have a blessed day or night where ever you are!❤🤗❤️ It turned out beautifully, Laura! Thank you for the tutorial and the festive touches! Great to see your family again! You all will have such beautiful and dear memories 💕 Blessings 💕🙏

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

The thing that I love the most about your videos when it’s a demonstration of something, is that you make it look very easy, and your instructions are very simple and self-explanatory. Absolutely beautiful.

[@kbell8889]

'So pretty!!' I even have my husband saying 'so pretty' at everything Christmas around the house. 😂❤💚 Thanks for the beautiful inspiration and for sharing your sweet family with all of us.

[@chrisrfan]

I’m always so appreciative of your knowledge and your ability to share it with us! I know the time spent with your family, working on things together, brings joy to your heart and memories to cherish for a lifetime! Thank you for your willingness to share it all with us! Merry Christmas to you all! ❤

[@jocquemorrison9785]

Russell just loves being where you are. ❤🐈

[@juelclyne7392]

Oh how I wish I was there making wreaths with you guys. Looked like such a fun time. Benjamin and Samantha playing the piano 🎹 was the highlight ❤❤

[@katiegray14]

Sweet family time at the end ♥️ And the garland is especially gorgeous to me!

[@dianebateman6808]

Such beautiful wreaths and garlands. I was not aware of how easy it was to make a garland, absolutely gorgeous!!!! Thank you for sharing this video.

[@teresahodges9057]

I can’t seem to get enough of watching you all. You bless me daily with your videos even though I am not a good at gardening but I am learning through you and hopefully I will become better. Love you and your beautiful family always stay true to yourself no matter what. And all the Gardening Answer fans say” God Bless You “

[@pharmgirl1955]

Cherish moments like this with your family. I enjoyed everyone came together for this activity.

[@ontarioyamon]

Beautiful work Laura. And thank you for sharing footage of your family get together. Couldn’t help but notice a lot of “hands in pockets” by the gentlemen! 😄 while the women toil away. 😄

[@CrownTown10]

“Hands in pockets” are a sure sign of a well-developed sense of survival! 🤣😂😉

[@YSLRD]

Once again, you saved the day. A couple of human issues really popped my Christmas bubbles. Ambiance restored. Thanks!!

[@chrissyfarmer2949]

GORGEOUS Garland!! Thanks for sharing your process!!

[@jucjuc314]

Oh no, your poor mum is such a nice person, I can't imagine how she felt watching her hard work, wreath getting thrown to the wall.. I am sure we get the point that the wreath or whatever needs to hold together very strongly, without throwing it. Thank You Laura you are a way better teacher for all of us without being like that person was ❤. Greetings, Judit

[@bclarkquilts]

So fun! Now I want to gather branches from my evergreens! Love the simple mantle with the garland and candles. And I especially love everyone together at the end making wreaths while the sweet kids play in their sandboxes. So special!

[@Tbirdcarr1]

The garland is GORGEOUS! Tall plain candleholders - real tapers or frameless battery operated, just classic for Christmas through winter, and the sound of that rain, give me a pillow I’m done

[@jeanmariedenning62]

During Advent our Church only requires greenery , no flowers till Christmas ! Foraging greens are wonderful especially on a windy day !

[@aaltjegrant4018]

I wish I had someone like you teach me this 30 years ago

[@joycemeinhardt425]

So peaceful watching this video… the greens (we can almost smell that fragrance!), the music, preparing for and enjoying family time. Thank you for sharing that time, especially for those us who don’t have the opportunity to do the same. 🎄

[@gwenvollintine4062]

I just love watching you, Laura. You make me smile! Thanks!

[@DawnRegan]

Anybody who skipped ahead missed out on the great tip for getting sap off your hands! ;) Thanks for that tip, Laura. As always, thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge. Happy holidays!

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! The instructions were done very well and the wreath and garland turned out really pretty. Nice seeing the family at the end. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Kings.2828]

Simple and absolutely beautiful. I wasn’t sure if I was gonna like the wreath and then all of a sudden I was like 😮 oh it’s beautiful! 😂

[@nurhayatimn6871]

Would love to see more family get togethers! So much fun.

[@francesmiller8601]

The garland on a farm table would look so amazing.

[@debbiereynolds9276]

On a slightly different note my sister-in-law and I still travel to our local cemeteries and put greens out. The prices of wreaths and blanket wreaths have gotten so high it is impractical to purchase. Your table center piece could easily be made in place of one and secured down with wire hangers that we get from the dry cleaners and cut in U shapes. Thank you for your sharing your given talent and now to get started, I have 11 to make just for me. Again, thank you so much for sharing. 🥰🙏🎄❄️

[@lbfol4343]

The Garland is Beautiful!!!!

[@paulamyers103]

Hi, Laura. I made my very first wreath & garland this year after watching you do so many. Fresh pine, cypress, and fir - I even added some pinecones from my own garden. They turned out really beautiful & I get a lot of compliments on them. Thank you for this detailed tutorial & refresher. I was confident I could do it myself following your advice. At 57 years old, I am grateful to watch you do amazing things & have success myself. Thank you.

[@bettyboop1524]

Watching all the work that a wreath takes I now realize why they are so expensive. So worth it.

[@dianehartley1270]

That's so pretty I think you could wear it as a shawl and go as the forest princess to the ball😊🎄

[@linsmith2310]

What a great gift too share, Thank U easily with your teaching!! My Sister's came over they thought I was nuts at first 😊 Ur Awesome directions we had a great time creating Thank U and Joy's too Ur Families next fun times, truly truly Enjoyable God Bless ❤😊

[@SueSue_orchid_grower_quilter]

I am so thankful I discovered your channel. I watched your DIY foraged greens garland and have been making them every since. Your instructions are so straightforward and they work fantastic!!! Thank you!

[@leesaaugustine1444]

Good Morning! 🎄 I harvested from the trees in my yard to create my Christmas decor! I remember watching earlier videos, I paid attention to each step & then created my own with success!! Ever since I have created my own wreaths & swags!! After I cut my pine branches, I spray them with Wilt Stop so my creations last through the season! I love your wreath & the garland! 🥰😃🎄🎅✂️❤️💚

[@kathyharper7187]

Beautiful garland!!❤reminds me of yrs ago when my mom, cousin and sil who were all florists would get together in our barn and make wreaths and flock christmas trees! Such fond memories!

[@jocquemorrison9785]

Didn't realize it would be so easy 😮

[@cookiescott2165]

Wonderful step by step instructions for garland and wreath making. I can gather items from our property. I'll be making some for sure. Your's are beautiful. Thank you for all your inspiration. I sure need it now. Going through some rough times with my daughter. Praying for family togetherness. You always lift me up.❤❤❤❤

[@susanzellner5307]

Wow you make it seem so easy! Love your videos so much. What a beautiful soul you seem to be and your love for what you do truly inspires me! I think I can do it…or at least try it. Thank you for sharing your time and your family. Can’t wait to see your Dad in the video. Love your furry friends too

[@savedsole3848]

Reminds me of my Mom. She use to make her boughs from her yard. She used wreaths every year. Made Christmas time beautiful. Thanks, Laura

[@trevormay4590]

Those Christmas lights in the greenhouse look great, and did a good job! You should leave them up as just lighting. 😊

[@deborahstuteville4768]

OMGoodness! So gorgeous!

[@normadiaz9726]

These videos are relaxing to watch, in addition to learning tips.

[@darlenebennett85]

You’re so welcome incredibly talented, Laura! Those are so beautiful!

[@holly_kay5570]

What a wonderful video today!!! I love seeing you make the wreath and the garland. I think I can do it now 😃 And your family...what a wonderful time together for all of you 🥰

[@ambersimpson75]

This is so Amazing, I'm always bragging about the Amazing things You've been teaching me❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@dignit1620]

What a family fun night!❤

[@cherylstuckey4358]

Thank you- I’ve never seen a garland done before- I’d love to make some of these for friends. Thank you Laura

[@sandywhite4042]

I love watching your videos. Their very helpful. I love the one where you and your sister helped her get ready for fall. It was beautiful. Your outside home was Amazing. So need to get flowerbeds someday.

[@melonieroe7310]

Can’t believe it’s so simple. My husband I got cuttings from a local Xmas tree lot. We had a lot of fun trying our hand at making wreaths. Really for the missed real tree smell. We made it much harder than it needed to be. Next year we are going to try following your instructions. Great video. We enjoyed it.

[@annehedlund7333]

You make this look so simple-- practice makes perfect! The 3 colors play off each other so well. Obviously for most of us, finding the greenery is the hardest! Artifical trees don't work very well!!!

[@vickieyoung7122]

The cedar really is the finishing touch....just beautiful

[@TheScentofaGarden]

This was a wonderful step by step guide to the process! Thank you!! 🙏🏾

[@joycerapezzi2378]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Laura! They both turned out so beautifully and your instructions were great. Can't wait to try one!

[@barbararobinson-cs3ym]

So beautiful. Thanks for the instructions for making our own. Love the family at the end.

[@LifebytheBowRiver]

I can watch this year after year after year....💝

[@MarilenaVazquez]

Thank you Laura for filming this wreath making video. So informative. Also, Benjamin is an absolute sweetheart saying hello to the cat! Adorable.

[@kathynorris2371]

Thanks for sharing! I really enjoy learning things by watching you!

[@modelno2004]

Perfect timing! I have a bunch of stuff from foraging and it’s sitting here waiting for me!

[@MrBill1011999]

Im definitely getting those FELCO'S thank you and your wonderful family for all the FUN! MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@ja-uh9gz]

The natural greens, in different varieties and textures, are so beautiful, understated and classy. I love that look. You really don't need much more...or anything. I love the wreath and garland. Natures beauty. 🎄♥

[@pattywestridge2006]

Absolutely beautiful, I just love the simplicity of them both is perfect ...the pinecone are perfect

[@michelleleapai7942]

A dear friend brings our family a homemade wreath each Christmas. The first thing I did was take a deep sniff of the wonderful pine! Love when your family gathers!

[@heidieverett8394]

I can not tell you how wonderful I find your relationship with your sister. Such different people yet so respectful of each other !

[@kimchristianson5293]

Beautiful job on that wreath! I love the way the yellow in it pops! You're so inspirational, Laura! Thank you for sharing. I also often wondered about the foraging. I'm in Colorado. I'll have to start asking around.

[@michelerok4252]

I love the candles in the garland it all looks so traditional. I bet it all smells so much like Christmas. Hmmm, what a warm and cozy feeling. Merry Christmas

[@lilliedelahoz]

Laura thank you so much for teaching us how to make this beautiful decorations!!

[@rosemaryguyton9835]

It's beautiful.

[@heatherdauffenbach7663]

The instructions for the garland is so helpful. Too late for this year but I think next year I'm upping my game from simple boughs on my garage to garland/swags

[@wingedinfinity6715]

Sooooooo BEAUTIFUL 😍😍😍 That's the prettiest wreath ever. You have an eye for symmetry and contrast, a true artist in my eyes. I forget what plant that is that has the seed heads but WOW, IT'S PERFECT for gentle accents in different places. 👏💥 Thank you so much !!!! 🥰 You're family is so lovely. 💕💕💕

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

The wreath and garland turned out beautiful. I love how y'all get together for family time and making new memories together.

[@sandrasweney5574]

Beautiful job; you're a magician!!!

[@donabailey5965]

I just want to say thank you for videos that are very well done. I appreciate the time and effort that you’ve taken to make a quality product. When you are watching a video for a half hour or so it’s enjoyable to have the right lighting, everything in focus and edited well. Keep up the good work.👏🏻

[@debjanibhowmick5870]

I just found out my sister watches yr channel for decor and she s watching from India.she made a beautiful wreath for the front door. Thank you, Laura. Merry Christmas .

[@robinfriend2042]

You seem to be a florist too Laura! It’s all so so beautiful

[@carolscott8062]

Oh my, my backyard hosts two gigantic Douglas fir trees. However my backyard will never be as lovely as yours but I love it anyway. Happy Holly-days! Live the garland, cinnamon sticks would be nice in the garland as well.

[@adz5bneweng589]

Thank you for the detailed instructions! I feel confident enough now to try making my own wreaths and garland myself!

[@boothgoodies6348]

Great trick with the glue gun to eliminate the little glue strands. I never thought to spin it off like that!

[@lisastankiewicz1926]

When we were kids, we used to make our own wreaths from foraging in the neighborhood. Used a coat hanger circle for the form. Sold them to the neighbors!

[@coloraturaElise]

I really like how each of the 3 types of evergreen adds to the whole, with their different texture. I think you are right not to decorate this with anything else....it does not need it! Having said that, when you chose to add the spruce cones to the garland, it was also just letting nature be as beautiful as it is. You can't go wrong when you do that.

[@truthbetold2611]

Dear Laura, will you treat us to a Christmas piece on the piano? It would be so lovely to watch you play : )

[@sandratalbert9578]

Have loved watching you and your Mom’s wreathe making over the years. This is first time I recall watching the Garland making. …Breathtaking!!! 👍👍🎄💕🎄👍👍

[@aaltjegrant4018]

I was so excited to see your family, making wreaths together and having fun together you're so lucky and blessed to have a great family

[@melissasouthorn463]

I've been saving my greens for this video! Thank you for the easy to follow instructions. Happy Holidays to the Garden Answer family!

[@kdean9537]

Thank you Laura, wonderful, easy to follow instructions! Beautiful wreath & garland...love the natural look without all the embellishments. They garland & wreath are just perfect where you put them. Thanks for the clip of seeing your family together making theirs, just wonderful! 🌲🌲Have a lovely rest of the day! Lots of love and appreciation, Kathy x ❤

[@tinasalerno51]

Garland came out Beautiful!!!!🎄🎄🌸🌸🎄🎄

[@angelabaker2634]

Laura, the garland and wreath are absolutely beautiful!

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

Laura, the Christmas wreath and the Christmas garland are very beautiful. Thank you for the demonstrations. Have a great and wonderful day!

[@barbb.9489]

Laura, I love your craft sessions. You are an inspiration and an energetic teacher. Thank you! I have a suggestion for next year. It might be fun to do a small projects with seniors in an HOA community or a senior center. ❤

[@Fam4Moore]

I had never had a desire to make my own wreath from fresh greens until I watched this video! Thank you for sharing with us!