How do you soak grapevine garland?
How to Soak Grapevine Garland
- Procure the dried grapevine garland.
- Fill the plastic container two-thirds full of water.
- Submerge the dried garlands in the water.
- Soak the garlands overnight or until they are flexible enough to work with.
- Remove the vines from the water and shake gently to remove excess water.
Where can I find Grapevine?
Grapevines often grow along fences, trellises, and walls. You may also find them in the woods or on a roadside.
How long do you soak grape vines?
Leave the garland soaking for approximately eight to 12 hours. Lift the grapevine garland from the water and drape it over a clothesline until the excess water drips off the grapevine. Do not allow it to dry out completely because it will lose its pliability if it dries completely.
How do you attach a garland to a grapevine wreath?
To begin, wrap garland around grapevine wreath and secure with hot glue. This just adds more depth and fill out the wreath. You can also secure garland to wreath with florist wire, but this is optional. Hot glue will do the trick.
What to make out of grapevines?
Grapevines can be coiled up for storage, and soaked prior to using to make them pliable and flexible. The ability to be stored indefinitely is a great thing. I use grapevines to make wreaths, weave through metal bed frames for gates, into fence panels and much more.
Can you buy Grapevine?
Grape vines are very popular for home gardening throughout the U.S. and they are easy to grow. Get started with your own home orchard today with both grape vines for sale and wine grape varieties from Willis Orchard Company!
What can I use instead of a grapevine for a wreath?
Other vines to weave into wreaths
- honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.)
- Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
- wisteria (Wisteria frutescens)
- wild grapes such as fox, summer and riverbank grapes (Vitis spp.)