An Advent wreath without fresh fir green is somehow not a real Advent wreath. However, the needles don't care much about the fact that he has to fulfill his task on four Sundays in Advent. They fade, dry up and fall off prematurely. It doesn't work that way - what helps?
How can you keep an Advent wreath fresh?
To keep an Advent wreath fresh, you should store it in a cool, damp place, spray or water it regularly and only buy it shortly before the first Advent. Prefer wreaths made of noble or Nordmann fir and avoid hairspray.
Why doesn't the Advent wreath stay fresh for so long?
Mistakes in purchasing, storage and careare unknowingly made. That's why the fir green dries out faster than it should, becomes paler and loses needles. This has an unfavorable effect on the durability:
- buy too early
- Branches are older, possibly from unfavorable fir species
- Consistently warm, dry location
- lack of moisture supply
How do I do everything right when buying?
There areseveral points to consider Buy the Advent wreath as close as possible to the first Advent. Even then, pay attention to the freshness of the needles. Wreaths made with noble fir or Nordmann fir may be more expensive, but they don't needle as quickly. It's better to buy the wreath from a local flower shop instead of buying bulk items from the supermarket around the corner. You may also have the opportunity to cut off fir branches yourself, tie them into a wreath and decorate with candles.
How do I optimally store the Advent wreath?
On each Advent, when the candles are lit, you can place the wreath in the place that suits you best. In the meantime, however, it should be stored in a cool, damp place, far away from heating and chimneys. How about a cool hallway, basement or balcony?
How do I properly moisten the wreath?
If the base is a straw base or moistened sticking material, you can place the wreath on a plate and water it regularly with a little water from below. Straw and cuttings absorb it and release the moisture to the fir branches. You should regularly spray the fir greenery of other Advent wreaths with cold water. This not only keeps them fresh, but also reduces the risk of fire. To do this, use a spray bottle with a very fine atomizer so that the decoration doesn't get too wet.
I sprayed the wreath with hairspray, does that work too?
This is not recommended, the hairspray dries out the needles even more. But dry needles are not just a purely visual problem. There is an increased risk of fire in the immediate vicinity of lit candles! Don't take any risks, throw the wreath away early.
Tip
Choose an Advent wreath without a fir tree – no struggle with durability
Fir branches are traditionally part of the Advent wreath. But even an Advent wreath without a fir tree can conjure up a festive atmosphere during Advent. Alternative Advent wreaths are available in stores, but can also be easily improvised at home.
