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How To Make A Living Wreath

Make this DIY living wreath project for a great gift for someone, or something that you can use to adorn your home. It's really a statement piece.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: DIY Projects
Yield: 1 Wreath
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $30

Materials

  • 12-14 in. concave wire wreath frame
  • large bucket
  • 20 gauge green floral wire
  • 8 oz. bag of sheet moss
  • soilless potting mix
  • 3-5 low growing or trailing herbs in 4 inch pots.

Instructions

  • Soak the sheet moss in a large bucket of water for approximately 15 minutes.
  • Gently squeeze the excess water from the moss and lay it underneath the wreath frame.
  • Fill the frame with soil with slow-release fertilizer already added in.
  • Attach the wire to the frame.
  • Gently pull the moss around the sides and top and wrap the wire around to have the moss cover the frame and soil.
  • Continue working around the wreath with the wire every 2 inches.
  • Start at the top of the wreath and plant the herbs by cutting a slit into the wreath parallel to the wires.
  • Use your fingers to make a hole and carefully push the plant in.
  • Continue planting the other plants, spacing evenly around the wreath.
  • Place the entire wreath on the ground and give it a good but gentle soaking.
  • Hang your wreath outside and enjoy!
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