A home-grown welcome: Christmas wreath ideas

Get into the festive spirit by making your own home-grown Christmas wreath. There are many ways to make something beautiful with stems, leaves and flowerheads from the garden, or you can make a living wreath from succulents

A group of plants that have thick, fleshy leaves or stems that are able to store water. This allows them to survive in arid habitats with low moisture.

. Wreaths also make a great present for friends and neighbours.

How to make a living succulent wreath

Passionate indoor and outdoor gardener, Tony Le-Britton visited RHS Garden Wisley to deliver a wreath-making masterclass with a twist

Get creative with home-made wreaths

Go large with twigs, small branches and ivy for a dramatic display

Leathery-leaved evergreens such as fatsias and eucalyptus last well outdoors

Succulents such as echeverias can be used to make a striking ‘living’ wreath

A colourful display of dried fruits and flowers that could be used year-round

Textural greens with splashes of orange and white tone beautifully with the colours of this pretty front door

Useful links

• See our Christmas wreath advice profile
• Buy wreath-making suppliesat RHS Plants online shop
• Grow your own Christmas greenerywith expert plant suggestions