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    Home » DIY Projects

    DIY Evergreen Wreath for Your Holiday Front Door

    December 6, 2022 by Patti Estep 11 Comments

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    Decorated evergreen wreath over a plain evergreen wreath.

    Learn how to make an evergreen wreath this Christmas to hang on your front door with this easy tutorial. Fresh, natural, and a beautiful way to greet guests this season.

    Evergreen wreath on a white door.

    It's easier to make a fresh evergreen wreath than you might think. This project only takes about 1 hour from start to finish. All you have to do is gather greens from your yard, your neighbor's yard, your friends' yards, etc...  

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    Evergreen wreath supplies including a wire wreath, juniper cuttings, pruners and a florist wire paddle.

    Supplies

    Wire Wreath Form
    Floral Wire Paddle
    Fresh Evergreen Trimmings - Pines, Hemlocks, Firs, Cedar
    Accent pieces such as pine cones, dried fruit, and faux berries
    Gloves - especially for evergreens with sharp needles and/or sap
    Pruners and/or shears

    A florist wire paddle attached to the cross section of a wire wreath frame.
    Attach the wire to the wreath frame securely.

    How to Make an Evergreen Wreath

    Start with tying the wire to the wreath frame. Gather bunches of the plant materials around 6 inches long and 4-6 inches wide and place them on an angle on the frame, to the right outside area.

    A bundle of evergreen cuttings wired on to a wire wreath frame.

    Then wrap the wire around the bottom 1-2 inches of the bunch. I usually wrap around 2-3 times pulling firmly on the paddle.

    The floral wire paddles are so handy. They really let you get a firm grip on it and pull so that you end up with a nice tightly wrapped wreath.

    More evergreen material wired on to a wire wreath frame with a florist wire paddle.

    Add another bunch to the left of the first one and attach it by wrapping more wire around the bunch and the frame. 

    Next, add a bunch below the first bunch overlapping slightly and continue with another to the left, and so on. Before you know it you will have completed the entire wreath.

    Fresh evergreen wreath on a table with gloves, pruners and wire.

    Then cut the wire leaving several inches to attach to the back by twisting it around the frame several times.

    What Evergreens Make the Best Wreath?

    I'm using juniper greens for this wreath but there are many that will work well. Other options that I have used are white pines, blue spruce, boxwood, cedar, and cuttings from fir trees.

    One evergreen tree that I have in my yard that does not last long is a hemlock. It tends to dry out quickly and lose its leaves.

    A fresh juniper wreath hanging on a brick wall.

    It looks really pretty just as it is. However, if you want you can trim it at this point to look more even and tight. I happen to love the carefree look.

    A decorated fresh evergreen wreath on a brown front door.

    However, you can take it one step further and adorn it with a pretty ribbon, faux berries, pine cones, dried fruit, and other things you probably already have on hand.

    It's a lot of fun to create, saves you money, and it smells wonderful.

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    A fresh evergreen wreath adorned with dried citrus, faux berries and pinecones.
    Fresh evergreen wreath on brick wall.
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    How to Make an Evergreen Wreath

    This DIY evergreen wreath takes no time to make and costs very little especially if you have lots of evergreen trees and greenery in your landscape or access to someone who does.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Active Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Christmas Wreaths and Garland
    Yield: 1
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10

    Equipment

    • Pruners or shears
    • Gloves

    Materials

    • Cuttings of fresh evergreens pine, juniper, holly, spruce, or cedar
    • Wire frame
    • Paddle of florist wire
    • Ribbon and other adornments optional

    Instructions

    • Tie the end of the wire from a wire floral paddle onto the wreath frame.
    • Gather bunches of the plant materials around 6 inches long and 4-6 inches wide and place them on the frame.
    • Wrap the wire around the bottom 1-2 inches of the bunch pulling firmly on the paddle.
    • Add a second bundle below the first bundle overlapping slightly and continue with another to the left and so on.
    • Once the wreath is full cut the wire leaving several inches to attach to the back by twisting it around the frame several times
    • Adorn it with a pretty bow, berries, or pine cones, or leave it just as is.

    Notes

    If you don't have a wire wreath frame you could use a grapevine wreath.
    If you don't have access to fresh evergreens try a local Christmas tree stand. They often have cuttings from the tree that they would give you.
    It's a good idea to leave this wreath outdoors in the cool weather as the heat of your home will cause it to dry out quickly and possibly drop needles.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Traci

      December 04, 2014 at 2:53 am

      I have always wanted to make a fresh wreath but I am still a little confussed. Do I the second bunch where it overlaps the wire on the first bunch?
      Traci

      Reply
      • Patti

        December 04, 2014 at 7:02 am

        Hi Traci,

        Here's what I do. I start with one bunch and adhere it to the frame on a slight angle to the right. Then I place another bunch right next the first one just to its left. This should give you greenery on the inside and out of the frame. To your question: For the next step repeat the first but moved down 3 inches or so below the first group so the branches overlap and cover the first group. Does that make sense? If not let me know. Sorry it wasn't more clear for you.

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        • Traci

          December 04, 2014 at 1:18 pm

          Patti that clears it up for me. Now I see exactly how it works. I can't wait to make one.
          Traci

    2. Vanessa

      December 03, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      I love this wreath

      Reply
    3. Funky Junk Interiors

      December 03, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      Oh my gosh... look how full and wonderful this wreath is! It's amazing! Pinned!

      Reply
    4. gail

      December 03, 2014 at 10:50 am

      mmmmm I can almost smell it through my computer !!!

      pinned!

      Reply
    5. Christine

      December 03, 2014 at 9:30 am

      LOVE it!! I have yet to make an evergreen wreath, but it's on my to-do list this year!! Thanks for the tutorial!

      Reply
    6. Leslie @ House on the Way

      December 03, 2014 at 9:28 am

      I love a fresh wreath! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    7. Barb Rosen

      December 03, 2014 at 7:48 am

      Homemade is the best in my book! Love this classic fresh greens wreath!

      Reply
    8. Susan M.

      December 02, 2014 at 7:17 am

      Your wreath is gorgeous! I bet it stays fresh much longer than the store bought ones.
      Looking forward to seeing your Christmas home tour!

      Reply
      • Patti

        December 02, 2014 at 8:35 am

        Thanks Susan! I'm also looking forward to your tour as I noticed you are participating too. Makes for a busy time but so much fun.

        Reply

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