How to make a front door wreath with bedding plants
A new season is the perfect time to get creative with your outdoor decor. If you’re looking for something charming, bright, and easy-to-make, then why not try making this beautiful homemade front door wreath? It’s a wonderful way to welcome guests with a pop of colour and celebrate the transition into spring.
There are lots of vibrant bedding flowers you can use to add a delightful touch to your space, but incorporating hardy violas into your wreath is the perfect choice for lots of reasons. Violas come in a wide range of colours, from soft pastels to bold bright hues, allowing you to create a wreath that complements your style. Their dainty size will fit perfectly amongst other foliage, and they can withstand cooler temperatures in case of any unexpected spring frosts.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps in creating a lovely front door viola wreath that will brighten up your entryway or pot displays, or that you can even give as a thoughtful gift to a friend or loved one.
Making a front door wreath: step-by-step guide
Step 1: Start by wrapping the moss around your wicker wreath, then attaching it with fishing wire, garden wire or green twine. Make sure it’s secured night and tightly by wrapping it round 2-3 times, tying a knot to hold in place. Repeat this process until you have a moss base covering your entire wreath.
Step 2: Carry out the same process on your viola plants, wrapping moss around the root end and using your fishing wire or twine to secure. Repeat this process until you have enough flowers to cover your wreath base.
Step 4: Now you can start securing each viola to your wreath, carrying out the same process as above. Wrap your wire or twine around the wreath base to tie your flowers in place.
Step 5: Once you’ve covered your wreath base with flowers, spray the moss with water to keep the base moist so that your violas look fresher for longer. Make sure to not soak the petals directly.
And there you have it! You’ve made a beautiful front door wreath that welcomes the vibrant colours and charm of early summer to your home. Whether you’re surprising a friend, welcoming guests or brightening up your own day, this stunning wreath is sure to make a lasting impression. By using violas, you’re ensuring your wreath will be hardy enough to bloom through the season. Or you can get creative and freshen it up with different plant combinations and shades. Not only will it look great hanging on your door, but it also makes the perfect finishing touch alongside other pots and planters in your cool-toned doorway. So, gather your materials and give it a go this spring, so you can start enjoying the beauty of nature right on your front door!