With these easy hanging tipsand a simple trick for adding lightsyou can drape seasonal garlands without damaging the walls.
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You might need to adjust your hanging method to provide more support.
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You should also handle fresh garlands with extra care to keep all the branches intact.
For either arrangement, clear removable hooks provide an easy way to hang a garland on a mantel.
check that to purchase hooks that are designed to support the weight of your garland.
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The easiest way to do this is to secure the garland with clear zip ties.
To get the branches to really sparkle, follow our two-step process for creating a lighted garland that dazzles.
Step 1: Find the middle of the garland.
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Find the center of your string of lights and line it up with the middle of the garland.
Lay the lights on top of the garland at the center point and choose a side to start with.
Step 2: Wrap the garland with lights.
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Starting with your chosen side, begin wrapping the lights up the length of one sturdy bough.
The lights should spiral up and around the branch.
Continue wrapping the lights around every other sturdy branch until you reach one end of the garland.
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Then return to the center and repeat the process in the opposite direction to finish the remaining side.
Try lights that dont give off much heat, such as LED or mini lights.
Organizing them in clusters helps the garland appear more natural and can create more visual impact.
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If you’d like, embellish each cluster with a decorative ribbon tied into a bow.
Avoid pulling the decorative garlands too tightyou want them to feel casual and effortless.
Use ribbon or florists wire to attach to the main garland every foot or so.
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After you’ve attached it, gently arrange the layered garlands together to create a natural, meandering effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indoor heating can cause your garland to dry out unless youre careful.
Think about keeping it away from heat sources such as heaters and drafty areas.
you’re able to spray the boughs with an anti-desiccant to help keep it fresh.
Holiday Plant Care & Safety.
West Virginia University Extension.
Care of Holiday Evergreen Trees and Boughs: Home.
New York Botanical Garden.
