Create festive wreaths, garlands, and more with fresh greenery from these evergreens and other plants.
Karri Rose
Decking the halls with fresh greenery is earth-friendly and easy on your wallet.
Winter landscapes offer many festive possibilities for natural Christmas decor.
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Purchasing precut branches from Christmas tree farms or plant nurseries may also be an option.
you’re able to also use pine branches to make kissing balls and wreaths.
Cedar and Cypress
Cedars and cypress trees are often confused because their names are used interchangeably.
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The native North American trees we know as cedars (includingarborvitae) belong to the Cypress family.
Winterberry
Laurie Black
Winterberry is a throw in of holly commonly grown as awinter interest garden plant.
Some roses are invasive, so be sure not to drop any hips while gathering them.
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And burn or bag them when you’re ready to dispose of the hips.
Grapevines
Grapevines make super-sturdy wreath forms.
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