Our goal is to make our customer's lives more beautiful and less stressful. The beauty of fresh greenery is that you don't need a green thumb for it to thrive! Taking care of your greenery can be as simple or as in-depth as you want it to be, depending on how long you want it to stay fresh.
Check out our tips + tricks on how to care for your greenery:
1 Let it Breathe
When your greenery arrives, open the box immediately and let your greens get some oxygen!- If you want to use your greenery immediately then simply remove the plastic + damp newspaper and start decorating!
- If you're waiting to use your greenery then cut an opening in the plastic or unfold the damp newspaper then store the box in a cool, dry place. This allows the greenery to breathe but retain moisture.
2 Fluff
Your greenery might be a little squished after its journey to your doorstep. Don’t be afraid to tug, pull + massage the branches to restore the fullness. Not sure what we mean? Imagine your grandpa or annoying older brother sticking his fingers in your hair and messing it all up...now do that to your greenery.
3 Give it a drink or let it dry
Let me start out by saying that you should never water Magnolia or Bay Leaf products as this will cause spotting on the leaves and they won’t last as long. For these products it is best to let them dry naturally (which they do so beautifully). If you want to use these greens year-round, place them in the sun for a couple of days after they’ve dried. This completes the natural preservation process. For Eucalyptus wreaths, we recommend only spritzing the back of the wreath with water every 1-2 days. When eucalyptus leaves get too damp, they become tender and break. For Eucalyptus garland, only spritz water in the center of the garland where the bottom of the stems are. Overall, watering eucalyptus can be risky so we prefer to let these products dry naturally. You can find more pro tips in the product descriptions. For all other greenery, let them drink! To make your greenery last even longer, give it a bath. Fill your tub with 1 to 2 inches of water and let your greenery soak for a day. Prop it up in the tub to dry before decorating to avoid water dripping in your home. If these seems like a lot of work, just spritz your greenery with water every 1 to 2 days. Do your best to spritz the ends of the stems instead of the leaves.4 Keep it out of direct sunlight + heat
Your greenery naturally starts drying as soon as it’s been cut from the roots, but the sun and your air vents can speed up that process. If you can’t avoid the sun or heat, be sure to give your greenery extra drinks of water. When you are ready to dry your greenery, leave it out in full sun for a couple days to fully dry + preserve your greenery!5 Use an Anti-Desiccant Spray
If you want to go the extra mile to make your greenery last, try using an anti-desiccant spray like Wilt Pruf. Gardeners use this spray to protect their plants during drought seasons. It will protect your greenery from transplant shock and drying out. Be sure to let the anti-desiccant dry for 4 hours before bringing it into your home. Please note that the spray leaves a coating on the greenery which makes it a little shiny.
