Nothing sets the mood for the holidays like the scent of fresh pine, cedar, and eucalyptus filling your home.
But if you’ve ever watched your beautiful garland go from lush and green to brittle and brown within days, you know: keeping greenery fresh indoors is a challenge.
The good news? A few small changes in how you prep, place, and maintain your garlands can make all the difference.
Let’s keep those holiday greens fresh, fragrant, and photo-ready — from the first light of the season to the last spark of New Year’s.
1. Start Fresh
Freshness begins at the source.
When buying garland or greenery, look for:
- Flexible stems that bend without snapping
- Deep green needles or leaves with moisture
- Minimal shedding when gently shaken
If you’re cutting your own greenery, make a fresh cut at the base of each stem before decorating. This reopens pores so the plant can better absorb moisture.
Pro tip: Soak freshly cut greenery in cool water for several hours before bringing it indoors. It helps lock in moisture from the start.
2. Keep It Cool
Warm indoor air is the number one cause of drying.
Avoid placing garlands directly above fireplaces, near vents, or in windows that get strong afternoon sun.
If your décor includes lights, switch to LEDs — they stay cool and won’t accelerate drying.
You can even rotate indoor garlands out overnight: move them to a cool porch or garage to “rest” in lower temperatures.
3. Mist Daily — the Easy Way
Moisture is your greenery’s best friend.
A light daily misting helps keep needles soft and fragrant.
That’s where GrowScripts Holiday Glow Wreath Spray comes in handy — it’s designed to preserve moisture and extend freshness while adding a cozy scent of cranberry and cinnamon.
Spray lightly once a day to refresh and restore the natural sheen of pine, fir, cedar, and eucalyptus.
Think of it like self-care for your holiday décor.
4. Limit Heat and Light
If your garland wraps around stair rails, mantels, or door frames, make sure it’s not touching walls or surfaces that get warm.
Even gentle heat from candles or lamps can dry out leaves over time.
Use decorative spacers or floral wire to hang garlands slightly away from direct heat sources.
5. Refresh Mid-Season
By the two-week mark, your garland may need a little pick-me-up.
- Trim the ends of dried pieces
- Replace any wilted sections
- Give everything a generous misting
- If possible, re-soak a few stems overnight before re-hanging
A small refresh mid-season keeps your décor looking newly arranged right through the holidays.
6. Bonus Tip: Mix in Faux Accents
Combining real greenery with high-quality faux stems gives you the best of both worlds — natural scent and lasting structure.
Add faux eucalyptus or magnolia leaves to bulk up your garland and reduce how much fresh material you need to maintain.
🎁 The Takeaway
Fresh garlands bring the holidays to life — the scent, the color, the texture — but they need a little care to stay at their best.
Keep them cool, mist them often, and treat them to a little Holiday Glow.
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