Flower designer Louise Eichner shares her step-by-step guides on how to make three gorgeous wreaths
1 GOING GREEN
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Pot tape (available from florist’s suppliers)
Floral foam
Wire wreath base (available from most florist’s suppliers)
Wooden skewers cut into 10cm pieces
Artificial green apples
Fresh ivy or any other long-lasting foliage
Ribbon for a large bow
Floral wire for the bow
Oil to make the apples shine
HOW TO DO IT:
1. Using pot tape, attach the dry floral foam to the wire wreath base.
2. Push two skewers into the base of each artificial apple.
3. Insert the apples into the floral foam until it’s completely covered.
4. Fill any gaps with ivy or any long lasting greenery.
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