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Start by checking which plants you already have at home that can be used, and add flowers you like. You can easily place a small vase with cut flowers in the arrangement. Add decorations, twigs, and pinecones to create the atmosphere you want. For example, you can choose red for Christmas and white for New Year.
If you place candles in the arrangement, make sure the plants are not positioned in a way that could catch fire or be damaged by the heat. And always keep an eye on burning candles!
This is nice to have when you make a Christmas group.
Planters – We have used asparagus ferns, mini plants, ferns, polka dot plants, and succulents.
Tray – Use a dish or tray with slightly high edges to create a contained arrangement.
A small vase – Perfect for holding a few sprigs or small blooms.
Christmas flowers – Add a festive touch with seasonal flowers.
Candle holder with candles – For warmth and ambiance.
Decorations – Add character with items like a glass bird, apples, pine cones, branches, and dried flowers from nature or the garden.
Moss – Use as a filler for a natural, lush look.
Soil – To anchor plants in their containers
Tips for succeeding with the Christmas group
Place the plants on the planting tray before planting them, and test different positions. This makes it easier to see what looks best.
Also, consider where the Christmas arrangement will be positioned in the room. Can it have a defined front and back, or will it be placed in the center of a table to be viewed from all angles?
This is how you make a Christmas wreath
Pour soil into the bottom of the container you’ll plant in, about halfway up to the edge.
Remove the plastic pot from around the plants and plant them. Start with the larger plants to set the shape of the arrangement. Make sure to plant deep enough so that the soil around the plant doesn't stick out too much above the edge.
Place the candle holder where you want it, being careful not to place it too close to the plants to avoid fire hazards.
Add more plants, and cover any bare soil with moss. Use plants of different sizes and leaf shapes to create a good dynamic in the arrangement.
Place the vase where you want it, and decorate with items you find in nature. We found some beautiful alliums that had finished blooming. Remember to build some height into the arrangement as well.
Place your favorite Christmas flowers in the vase. We chose cut amaryllis and decorated with Christmas ornaments – a lovely glass bird. Don’t forget to water. Check the soil with your finger to see if it’s dry and needs some water.
When the flower in the vase has had its day, it's easy to replace. After Christmas, with a few adjustments, you can transform the arrangement into a New Year’s display.
And once New Year’s has come and gone, you can replant your green plants back in their pots and enjoy them in their simplicity.
More tips for things you can make yourself Make your own Christmas wreath with evergreen branches
Make your own moss wreath
Make your own garland
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