When you first receive your fall, holiday, or Christmas wreath, you should take it out of the box, fluff it up a bit, and spray it with water. If you’re keeping your wreath indoors, all it needs is an occasional spritz with water to prevent it from drying out. Outdoor wreaths need a little more care. You should wash your door before hanging your wreath to prevent it from getting dirty. Keep in mind that direct sunlight and wind can cause fresh wreaths to deteriorate, so you might want to hang it a little closer to Christmas so it still looks fresh on the special day.