Save Dried Hydrangea Flowers For Stunning Indoor Decor This Fall

Hydrangea enthusiasts use tons of tips and tricks to grow healthy, thriving plants every year, just for them to dry out during fall and winter. The hydrangea plants that lie dormant during this time will come back to life during spring if you care for them properly. However, you could also cut dried hydrangeas off a few inches down the stem and use them for stunning indoor fall decor. To complete this DIY project, you will need to hang a mesh ribbon above a door frame and fill the holes in the mesh with your hydrangeas by sliding the stems inside.

The completed result is a gorgeous hydrangea garland featuring muted fall colors that will help you welcome the season into your home with style. If you do not want to hang the garland above your door frame, consider wrapping it around a staircase handrail instead. The decor piece would also look great along a fireplace mantle if you have one. After hanging your hydrangea garland, feel free to add other floral fall decor to your living space to compliment it.

To create your hydrangea garland, you will need to start out by placing self-adhesive hooks in the spot where you plan to hang the DIY. You can use the Command Large Utility Hooks to complete this step. Next, hang your floral wire netting onto the hooks so that it drapes down slightly, just as shown in the video from user @damaandwood, Jennifer Acito. The gaps in the CSZD Gold Stretchable Metallic Mesh Ribbon should stretch large enough to hold your hydrangea stems, so you may want to use it for this step — opt for the CT Craft Mesh Burlap Wired Ribbon instead if you prefer a rustic look.

After hanging your ribbon, stick your hydrangeas into place just as Acito did in the TikTok video. You will need to leave quite a bit of the stem on the plant in order to pull this final step off successfully. Be mindful of this when clipping your dried hydrangeas in your garden. Following these steps, you should have a unique fall home decor piece that brings the earthy feel of your garden indoors with you. Keep in mind that if you don't have enough dried hydrangeas to create a DIY garland, you can achieve a similar look with any dried or faux flowers. Use hairspray to preserve your hydrangeas when you have your festive garland in place, and pair it with other fall decor to create an autumnal vibe throughout your space.