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12 enchanting holiday greenery ideas: from eucalyptus spheres to a giant wreath

This Christmas has an evergreen vibe. Tie a wreath from baby's breath, eucalyptus, or evergreens, craft an eucalyptus sphere, and assemble a moss tree.

Author Elsa Savaloja, Natalia Rehbinder

Images Timo Pyykkö, Johanna Myllymäki, Kristiina Kurronen

November 29, 2025Lue suomeksi

A fragrant wreath of protection

A fragrant, beautiful wreath brings joy on a wall, on a door, or as a gift. Did you know that eucalyptus originally comes from Australia? Its strong scent and antibacterial properties have made it a symbol of purity and protection; traditionally, its leaves were used to ward off evil spirits and protect loved ones. Holly is also believed to have protective and lucky qualities, which is why it’s used to decorate homes and doors.

Attach a couple of different eucalyptus branches, ornamental grass, small evergreen bundles, and berry-bearing holly branches to a metal wreath base.

Hang a lush cone on a handle

It’s easy to create a festive conical arrangement using a variety of green branches. Hang the downward-tapering Christmas decoration on a door, wall, or doorknob.

First, shape a piece of chicken wire into a cone to make the arrangement sturdy. Insert the branches into the wire, then wrap it with wax paper. Hang the cone on a doorknob or a hook.

An evergreen garland for your festive table

Attach the table garland to a piece of string so you can shape it to suit your table setting or twist it into a wreath. Begin by firmly wiring a bundle of evergreen branches onto the rope. Do not cut the wire. Gather a new bundle and wrap it next to the previous one, filling the rope. Continue making small bundles and add skimmia sprigs, lingonberry sprigs, and eucalyptus branches. Make different types of little bouquets and secure them among the evergreens with wire.

The finished table garland in a festive table setting. — Adorn the finished table garland with red decorative berries, pinecones, and pomegranates. Store the garland in a cool place overnight so it lasts longer.

A princettia tray with bunnytail accents

A floral tiered tray in gentle shades of pink and apricot comes together with little effort. Princettia is the trendy and durable cousin of the traditional poinsettia. You can even try it as a cut flower!

Choose a slightly deeper tray and add potting soil to the bottom. Mound some soil on one side and plant the princettia in the raised area, then cover with moss. Snip a few princettia stems and place them in water-filled florist tubes. Push the tubes into the moss. If you’d rather not plant it, keep the princettia in its pot and fill the height difference with newspaper. Finish the arrangement with wood shavings and bunnytail.

Beneath the trees

A miniature forest is its own little realm. Add lichen, pinecones, and dry branches to create the forest floor.

Arrange moss on a tray. Use binding wire to cover a variety of cardboard cones with moss. Place a small cone and small evergreen tufts atop sturdier wire to form treetops.

Light as a snowflake

The delicate blooms of this loosely tied wreath evoke freshly fallen snow.

Gather a bunch of slender birch twigs and use binding wire to shape them into a loose horseshoe. Tie sprigs of baby’s breath onto the arc and glue a few dried scabiosa seed pods in random spots.

A lovely scent

Whether it’s one hyacinth, a tiny cluster, or a whole row, a hyacinth completes your holiday décor. Remove the pot and wrap the root ball in pretty paper or a small pouch.

The crown of the table

Create a stylish floral arrangement around long-lasting skimmia. You’ll need one or two potted skimmias, a sprig of ivy, a couple of pinecones, some lichen from your yard or a florist, and a few bright red apples for Christmas. An old stock pot without a lid is perfect for a holiday floral display. Place the skimmia pots in the center. Put the ivy sprig in a small container, fill it with water, and nestle it between the pots. Cover the surface with lichen or moss. Add a few pinecones. Insert skewers into the apples and stick them into the pots. Water by spraying.

Skimmia, apples, and ivy in an old stock pot. — Arrange the flowers in an old stock pot. Even one with a few dents will do!

Go big!

This giant wreath [in Finnish]can adorn the yard all winter long. Make a minimalist version with Norway spruce or create an eye-catching statement by tying plenty of different evergreens into the wreath.