Nothing says “welcome” like a fresh wreath. It’s simple, elegant, and instantly festive. The challenge in Florida is keeping it lush through warm snaps, front-door sun, and lots of use. With a few easy habits — and a smart purchase plan — you can keep your wreath picture-perfect well past the big day.
Start with quality
Fresh, dense greenery holds moisture longer and looks fuller from the jump. Mixed-green wreaths — think noble fir, cedar, and pine — combine texture with staying power. When you pre-order through Liberty’s Christmas Presale in October, you’re selecting premium mixed-green wreaths at 25% off and scheduling a delivery day between November 21 and December 13 (or choosing pickup). That timing matters: receiving your wreath later in November sets you up for lasting good looks through December.
Hydration is everything
Treat your wreath like a bouquet. Before you hang it, mist the backside generously so stems drink up. Through the season, give it a light mist every day or two — especially after warm afternoons or windy spells. If your door gets direct sun, rotate the wreath 180 degrees every few days so one side doesn’t take all the heat.
Cool it down at night
If you’re hosting indoors and using the wreath as a centerpiece or mantle accent, move it back outside to cooler air before bedtime. A few hours of overnight chill reduces moisture loss.
Mind the mount
Use a wide ribbon or padded hook so you don’t compress stems at a single pressure point. A gentle hang helps airflow and keeps the silhouette round. Avoid squeezing the wreath behind a storm door where heat can build.
Prune with a light hand
Snip browning tips as they appear and tuck in short sprigs from clippings to refresh any sparse spots. A little maintenance keeps everything tidy without changing the wreath’s character.
Water nearby pots thoughtfully
If you’re framing the door with planters, water them in the morning so your wreath isn’t hit by splashback during midday heat. If you decorate those planters with fresh cut boughs, mist them when you mist the wreath to keep the whole porch cohesive.
Pick the right add-ons
Lightweight ornaments, ribbon, and pinecones won’t strain the frame. If you love heavier accents (bells or metal ornaments), wire them to the frame — not to individual stems — so greenery isn’t bearing the load.
Time your installation
In Florida, a wreath hung the weekend after Thanksgiving and cared for with misting and shade awareness still looks great for Christmas week. If you want maximum longevity, plan your delivery for later in the window (early December). With Liberty’s Presale, you can pick a date that matches your hosting calendar.
Skip the last-minute scramble. Order October 1–31 to secure your wreath and delivery week, with 25% savings and free local delivery or 50% off delivery. That’s one less errand and one more calm evening at home.
Liberty Landscape Supply is Northeast Florida’s full-service garden center and landscape partner with four retail locations serving Jacksonville (North Main Street and San Jose Boulevard), Fernandina Beach, and St. Augustine, plus delivery across the region. From plants, trees, sod, soil, mulch, rock, and gravel to hardscapes, pottery, lighting, irrigation, design support, and expert advice, Liberty helps homeowners and pros plan, shop, and install with confidence, making landscape projects easy. To learn more, visit libertylandscapesupply.com.
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