Today’s blog post is brought to you by special guest blogger, Olivia. She created a gorgeous wreath and is willing to share how she did it. I hope you enjoy this blog post as much as I did (I definitely plan to give this wreath a try)…and that you will go check out Olivia’s other wonderful projects at DIY Mother. -Nicole

I’ve been on a decorating kick lately, and have been looking for an all-season wreath to put on my front door because we just re-painted it. I thought the color and texture of succulents would work well with my new blue door, so I decided to give it a try. Of course, Martha Stewart did it 50 times better than I did, but she’s not human. She’s some kind of craft-terrestrial.
I figured, what’s the worst that could happen? Even if they start to die, I can at least salvage them and grow some more. Many thanks to Nicole for letting me share this project with you-be expecting a check-in once the plants have rooted and the wreath is hanging from my door.
Materials:
Wreath frame
Sheet moss
Soil
Different types of succulents
Floral wire
1. Soak the moss in a bowl until it’s stretchy and easy to mold. Start packing the moss into the groove of the wire floral wreath. Secure the moss by wrapping some floral wire around it.
2. I put some potting soil over the moss when it was time to plant the succulents, because I figured it would hold them in place better. Dig tiny holes where your succulents will go and start planting! Remember that you can always tear off some segments and create more!
3. Space your succulents far apart from one another. When they root, they’ll expand and continue to grow around the wreath.
4. I secured my moss and soil with some more floral wire after I was finished, just to be on the safe side.
Care tips:
-Lay the wreath down flat for at least two months so that the succulents can properly root.
-Use a spray bottle and water the wreath about once a week. A great rule of (green)thumb is to wait until the soil completely dries before watering again.
-Succulents need as much sun as possible-they’re desert plants, so they’re used to dry climates and lots of natural light. If you’re keeping your wreath inside, be sure to place it close to a window.
-Fun fact: succulents can propagate! If you take the leaves from your plants and place them in damp soil, they’ll re-root and you’ll have a totally new succulent!
Ruth Griffeth says
These wreaths are beautiful. My son would make them every year when he was in high school for Christmas time, then the class would sell them for field trips etc.
Laurie Nykaza says
This is such a cute succulent wreath. Nice instructions on how to make it thanks.
RICHARD HICKS says
This is the most interesting wreath I have seen.
shaunie says
Amazing!! I would love to make one of these for christmas this year!!
Melissa S says
This is a great idea. I did one for Mother’s Day one year with live flowers, it was beautiful all summer.
Julie Wood says
I love the thought of having a Succulent Wreath. This Wreath is very pretty and would look so nice on my Door in the Summer. The Sun does hit on my Door, so it would be great to have a live wreath. Thanks for sharing this.
melisa says
This is a great idea! I would love to try this, not sure which succulents would do in my zone though. You’ll have to post more pictures after they fill in a little as well.