A home-grown welcome: Christmas wreath ideas
No December door is complete without a Christmas wreath, and making one using readily available materials from your own garden is easy and inexpensive
Get into the festive spirit by making your own home-grown Christmas wreath. There are many ways to make something beautiful with stems, leaves and flowerheads from the garden, or you can make a living wreath from succulents. Wreaths also make a great present for friends and neighbours.
Get creative with home-made wreaths
Go large with twigs, small branches and ivy for a dramatic display
A mixture of sedum and grasses contrasts effectively with conifer trimmings and berries
Use bought-in accessories such as cinnamon sticks and baubles to brighten homegrown foliage
Leathery-leaved evergreens such as fatsias and eucalyptus last well outdoors
Succulents such as echeverias can be used to make a striking ‘living’ wreath
A colourful display of dried fruits and flowers that could be used year-round
Textural greens with splashes of orange and white tone beautifully with the colours of this pretty front door
Useful links
- See our Christmas wreath advice profile
- Buy wreath-making supplies at RHS Plants online shop
- Grow your own Christmas greenery with expert plant suggestions
