We know the problem: As soon as you have made a Christmas wreath and proudly displayed it, the needles start to fall, the flowers wither and the arrangement no longer looks so beautiful. What can you do to keep the arrangement looking new for weeks? Ultimately it should last until Christmas. We have put together several tips to help you keep your Advent wreath fresher for longer.
How does the Advent wreath stay fresh longer?
For now: Only buy wreaths or pine greenery and flowers that look fresh. If they are already starting to needle or lose petals, then the wreath won't last long.
Buying a Christmas wreath: This is what you should pay attention to
If you buy an Advent wreath, first shake it vigorously. If a lot of needles fall, it probably won't last long.
A fresh Advent wreath exudes the typical aroma of the Christmas tree. If you can't feel any aroma, then it's probably old pine branches.
Only if you buy a fresh wreath can you make it last longer later. Fir branches that are already needling can no longer be saved.Also cut flowershave a short shelf life, so you should really put the wreath together right before the first day of Advent.
Keep your homemade Advent wreath fresher for longer
If you tie the wreath yourself, thencut the branches and flower stems diagonally. A clean angled cut will prevent bruising and allow water to continue to be absorbed through the stem.
If you tie the Advent wreath yourself, then take oneStraw wreath as a base. Straw stores water and will then keep the branches hydrated for weeks.
For cut flowersYou should first remove the lower leaves, then spray the flowers with a special flower spray (see below). And it's best to do this before you tie them to the wreath. The cut flowers will also benefit from regular spraying with water. However, the majority of flowers are not frost-resistant. Therefore, you should either not bring the wreath outside or combine the fir greenery with flowers that will easily withstand the sub-zero temperatures in the evening.
Keeping the fir branches fresh: care tips
The Advent wreath in the waterlet it submerge overnight. Have you made an Advent wreath or bought it ready-made? Fill a bucket with water and place the wreath in it. The water should cover it completely. Let him submerge overnight. You can take it out of the water the next morning and spray it with antiperspirant (spray that reduces sweating in people - available at drugstores).
The Christmas wreath to a sunny one, place in a cool place. Fir green in particular dries quickly at high temperatures. So it's best not to place the wreath directly over the fireplace, near the heater or on a sunny, southern windowsill. The dining table or coffee table are more suitable for this purpose.
Bring the Advent wreath outside in the evening. The balcony, garden table or garage are best suited. It is important that it stays at a maximum of 8 degrees overnight. This allows the needle greens to recover and stay fresh for longer. However, if you leave it outside, you should cover it with a plastic bag or cling film.
Regular care is crucial for the longevity of the Advent wreath. For this purpose you mustBack of the wreathSpray with water 5 times a week. In this way you supply water directly to the interfaces of the stems and branches. They can absorb it and therefore stay green longer. You must also spray the Advent wreath on all sides twice a day with a spray bottle (set to mist). It's best to do this once early in the morning and again in the evening.
This way you can prevent the needles from falling off the Advent wreath
Craft enthusiasts know the sprays from the floristry shop. They are odorless, have no color and are now used by florists for weddings. This is when the cut flowers are exposed to various harmful influences over a longer period of time and should still remain fresh. These sprays act like strange antiperspirants on humans: they prevent water evaporation and seal the surfaces of the needles and flowers. This waylose the cut flowersand fir branches use significantly less water and stay green longer. This is a good option for anyone who wants to set up the Advent wreath in a heated room. Of course, caution is advised: these sprays are highly flammable. So if you're spraying the wreath with this, be sure to use LED candles to avoid the risk of fire.
An Advent wreath creates a festive atmosphere in the house and increases the anticipation of Christmas. Of course, you want the wreath to last as long as possible and stay fresh at least until the fourth day of Advent. Luckily, there are some tricks that can help.
