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Dried
Flowers
Dried Flowers
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A lot of people are familiar with the pine Christmas wreaths
that So many folks like to put on their doors nowadays. Few
people realize, however, the variety of different wreaths that you
can make. Basically, anything from a plants can be used in a
decorative wreath. You don't need to use Pine boughs. You can use
vegetables, fruits, fresh flowers, herbs, and spices. Most of
these, of course, have their drawbacks. Fresh flower wreaths will
wilt and wither, and almost any style will eventually start to fall
apart, dropping its of decaying plant matter on your porch in a
most untidy display.
That is why I am such a big fan of the dried flower wreath. The
great thing about dried flower wreaths Is that they will not decay.
If the flowers and twigs that you use have been properly dried,
they will last for a long time. The whole thing will have a certain
delicate, ethereal beauty to it, yet a timeless quality as well.
Year after year, your driedflowers will give up the same beautiful,
slightly melancholy appearance.
Dried Flowers -
Tips and Advice
That isn't to say that there aren't any disadvantages to a
driedflower wreath. First of all, they are very delicate. If you
have one on your door, it is likely to shed petals every time the
door is forcefully opened or closed. It can be susceptible to
changes in weather, and will not do very well in any kind of rain
shower. Still, as an indoor wreath it is one of your best
choices.
Dried flower wreaths are surprisingly easy to make. By pressing
flowers in a large book for a few months and gathering Willow
branches or something else malleable in the fall, you can prepare
to make your dried flower wreath well ahead of time. Preparation is
everything. If you have the right supplies, weaving the stems and
sticks together is simple. And a few ribbons, some string, and a
bow if you wish, and you have your dried flower wreath!
Of course, artificial wreaths are also a great solution
nowadays. Although it can be very satisfying to Make your own, an
artificial one has some advantages. They are realistic enough to be
virtually indistinguishable from the real thing, and they are much
tougher. They come in a variety of different colors and
appearances, so you can get one that incorporates plants that do
not grow in your area. This means that you can choose you dried
flower wreath based on appearance as opposed to availability.
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