Tips to Keep Your Gorgeous Wreaths Alive Through the Holiday Season
By: Sandringham Flowers
Tags: Flowers, Florist

Over centuries, ‘Wreaths’ have been used widely as a decorative item for X-mas and the holiday seasons. At your favourite time of the year, gorgeous wreaths are employed to adorn any (or every) part of your house- be it inside or outside!

Being made of evergreens mostly of holly or pine branches, they can be decorated with different items, namely pine cones, fruits, holly berries and anything which comes to your imaginative mind.

Symbolically speaking-

Wreath denotes growth.

Its circular shape denotes eternity or an unending circle of life.

Some wreath uses holly branches and thorns, which symbolically indicate the thorn placed on Jesus’ crown during his crucifixion.

The bright red holly berries denote Jesus’ blood which was shed for all his children.

In modern times, everyone gets caught up in the festive mood of X-mas with the hype of Santa Claus and his arrival. The presence of wreath to X-mas decoration brings warmth to everyone’s heart and allows them to reflect upon the real meaning of this holy and auspicious day.

So, it’s fair to say that wreaths are an integral part of your X-mas decor, not only for the visual charm but also because of a deeper symbolic meaning. And to ensure they continue looking vibrant and alive through the whole holiday season, here are some tips to keep them fresh and festive ready all-through!

Maintenance Tips To Make Wreaths Last Longer:-

Purchase as fresh as you can as it will help it last longer. Quality florists in Mentone, Cheltenham and other Melbourne suburbs will offer you a fresh mix of seasonal blooms, vibrant white blossoms and fresh-cut greenery to last beyond the X-mas celebration. But to make them last for longer, follow these other tips below.

and other Melbourne suburbs will offer you a fresh mix of seasonal blooms, vibrant white blossoms and fresh-cut greenery to last beyond the X-mas celebration. But to make them last for longer, follow these other tips below. Look to rehydrate the stems and plants prior to using it for your decorative arrangements. Dip the wreaths in cool and clean fresh water. For best results, look to immerse them in freshwater for 24-hours. This will allow it to soak up as much water as it can and stay fresh and lively for a longer span.

If you purchase your wreath a couple of days before the grand X-mas celebration, ensure proper misting to keep them constantly hydrated. If your home has a humidifier, use it close to where they are fitted to keep them moist.

Also, if you look to include ribbons, faux accents or other decorative items to the wreath arrangement, then do the misting before attaching them. This will prevent any running colours from spoiling its appearance and your decoration.

Avoid putting them in a room having an active fireplace. Also, avoid putting them in a room which gets direct sunlight. This will help them last longer. Also, before arranging them for the decor; you can use anti-desiccant or anti-transpirant sprays to prevent them from losing moisture and looking fresh.

Shop Wreaths From A Notable Supplier:-

To get quality wreaths for this year’s X-mas celebration; always trust florists operating in Cheltenham for years. They will offer fresh seasonable flowers and will even customise it as per your desired shape, style and colour.