Simple DIY Eucalyptus and Button Fern Wreath

Simple wreath designs don’t mean blah end results. If you want a wreath that looks lush and expensive without spending a fortune, this eucalyptus and button fern wreath is it.

The mix of soft, silvery eucalyptus with the delicate texture of button fern gives you a full, garden-fresh look that works on a front door year-round. It only takes three supplies and about 20 minutes to put together.

Supplies

• 14″ grapevine wreath base
• 2 button fern bushes (item 80398)
• 3 packs lambs ear and eucalyptus picks (item FG663109)

Tools

• Wire cutters
• Floral wire (optional, for extra security)

How to Make a Eucalyptus and Button Fern Wreath

Step 1: Break down your bushes and picks

Cut the button fern bushes apart at the base with your wire cutters so you’re working with individual stems instead of one big bush. Do the same with the lambs ear and eucalyptus picks. Having separate stems makes it much easier to control fullness and placement as you build the wreath.

Step 2: Start with the button fern

Begin inserting the fern stems into the grapevine base, spacing them evenly around the ring. Angle the stems in the same direction as you work your way around so the greenery lays naturally instead of poking straight up. This fern layer is your base texture and it should cover the grapevine but still leave room for the eucalyptus and lambs ear.

Step 3: Layer in the eucalyptus and lambs ear

Once the fern is in place, add the eucalyptus and lambs ear stems into the gaps. Vary the stem lengths as you go so some pieces sit closer to the base and others reach out past the fern. This is what gives the wreath depth instead of a flat, one-note look.

Step 4: Fill and secure

Keep tucking stems into the grapevine base, working in small sections and checking the wreath from a few feet away as you go. If any stems feel loose, wrap a small piece of floral wire around the base of the stem and the grapevine to hold it in place.

Step 5: Fluff and shape

Once the wreath is fully covered, go back through and gently bend and separate the leaves so nothing looks flat or clumped together. Rotate the wreath and check it from all angles, since gaps are easiest to spot from a distance.

Step 6: Hang and enjoy

Attach a wreath hanger or a piece of ribbon through the back of the grapevine base and hang it on your door.

Tips for a Fuller Wreath

• Insert stems at slightly different angles so the wreath has movement instead of looking uniform.
• Leave the center of the wreath a little emptier than the outer edge for a balanced, professional shape.
• If you want more fullness, an extra pick or two of eucalyptus goes a long way without overwhelming the fern.

This wreath works beautifully on its own or as a base you build seasonal accents onto later, like a bow, some faux berries, or a monogram. Once you have the technique down, you can make several of these in an afternoon.