Decorate With Hydrangeas On A Budget With A Clever Wreath You Can DIY

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If you've got enough vases full of blooms, then making a DIY floral wreath for your home is a great way to give your garden flowers a new purpose. Hydrangeas, in particular, make great wreath material because their large blooms can cover a wreath quickly and the flowers hold up well when dried. Plus, if you've followed the common gardening tips and tricks for successful hydrangea blooms, you'll probably have an excess of these lush flowers to work with.

Crafting a floral wreath is pretty straightforward. All you need is a wreath frame (either homemade or store bought), enough hydrangea blossoms to cover the frame, and a wreath hook. With those materials in hand, you'll be ready to DIY an adorable wreath every garden enthusiast needs. This wreath can be made with either fresh or dried hydrangeas and looks great both inside your home or hung on your front door.

To keep this DIY hydrangea wring budget friendly, skip buying a wreath frame and make one yourself by bending and weaving flexible cedar branches together in a circle. If it's your first time making a wreath ring from scratch, consider using a bit of string to hold the first few branches in place. Alternatively, you can grab something like this Sumind 2 Pack Metal Wire Wreath Frame for less than $10 if you want something a little easier. Once you have the frame, begin sticking your hydrangea stems through it and pulling them until the flower sits flush with the frame. Keep adding flowers, slowly making your way around the frame until the wreath looks full and the frame is no longer visible.

From here, you can trim down the excess hydrangea stems, or weave them into the frame to conceal them. Now all that's left to do is add a wreath hook like this Sattiyrch 15" Wreath Hanger for Front Door and hang your gorgeous creation up. If you've used fresh flowers, then you can choose to hang the wreath indoors or outdoors. If you've used dried flowers, it's best to keep the wreath indoors to prevent sun or wind damage. However, if you start to notice ants taking over your home, your dried flower decor may be the culprit. Try your best to inspect for bugs before bringing your DIY wreath indoors.