LIVING WREATH

Add beauty to your home with a breathtaking succulent wreath. It’s also very versatile—you can hang it vertically on your front door, or lay it flat as a centerpiece with a tall candle in the center. Easily customizable, this wreath is sure to be a delight for years to come. It makes a lovely housewarming gift!

WHAT YOU NEED

• Sphagnum Moss
• Large Bowl of Water
• Wreath Frame 13"–15"
• Jute Twine
• Scissors
• Pencil or similar pointy tool
• Succulent Cuttings
• Floral Pins
• Wreath Hanger

WHAT TO DO

1. Soak your sphagnum moss in a large bowl of water.
2. Begin adding your moss to your wreath frame, squeezing out any excess water as you go.

   

3. As you work your way around the wreath frame, press the moss together as if you are creating a loaf.

   

4. Once the entire wreath frame is covered with moss, tie the end of the jute twine to the back of the frame and wrap the moss with the twine. This will keep the moss attached to your frame. Once you have gone around the entire frame once or twice, tie off and cut your jute twine.

   

5. Use your pencil or other pointy tool to create holes in the moss for your succulent cuttings to fit into. Use your floral pins to fasten your cuttings into place if necessary.

   

6. Work your way around the wreath, arranging plants to suit your liking. I chose to group certain types of plants together. Pick one or two larger plants to serve as visual focal points.

   

7. Allow plants to dry and root for a few weeks before hanging the wreath vertically with the wreath hanger.

   

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Place your wreath where it will get enough sunlight to keep the plants from stretching out and becoming leggy, but not too much direct sunlight, as this can burn your succulent cuttings. Water your wreath by submerging it in water when the sphagnum moss becomes dry. This will probably be about once a week, depending on the weather where you live.