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How much garland do I need?
How much garland should I use? A rule of thumb is at least nine (9) feet of garland per foot of a tree, so a 7-foot Christmas tree will need sixty-three (63) feet of garland. We recommend buying more garland to be on the safe side. If you are left with any extra, you can always use it on the mantle or wreaths.
How do you attach garland to porch railing?
How-to Hang Christmas Garland on a Railing
- Attach in three places: each end and in the center.
- Start by attaching the garland in the CENTER, so it is held in place.
- Place a cable tie around the garland and railing, then pull as tight as you can.
- Clip the long ends leftover on the cable tie.
- Plug in the lights!
How much garland do I need for a column?
Buy twice as much garland as the length of each column. Multiply this number by 2 to determine how much garland you need to wrap 1 entire column. Get twice as much garland if you’re wrapping 2 columns. If necessary, buy a long length of garland and cut it to size or piece together smaller lengths of garland with wire.
How do you hang garland on porch columns?
Take fresh or faux garland and wind it around the columns. Beginning at the top, pound a small nail or cup hook on the area facing the house to conceal it visually. Wrap an end piece of garland around the nail or hook to attach it. Wind the garland around the columns, leaving column areas to show.
Do you put garland on first or last?
If you were to put the ornaments before the garlands and ribbons there’s a chance that the garland can get caught in an ornament hook and make that ornament fall. Once your lights are up, you can wrap your tree with anything else that should go on beneath the ornaments.
Does garland or ornaments go on first?
Garland: If you want to use garland, make sure to add it before you hang any ornaments. Start at the top of the tree and work your way down.
How do you secure a garland to a banister?
Secure one end of the garland to the end of the banister with a zip tie. Place one end of the garland at the top of your staircase. Wrap a zip tie around the end of the garland and the banister and pull it tight. Many stores sell special Velcro for hanging garland.
How many feet of garland do you need for a front door?
Regardless of style, most of garlands are six feet long. Be sure to measure your door; you’ll need at least three six-foot garlands to decorate one door.
How much garland do you need for swag?
When draping garland along a fence line, a good rule of thumb is to plan for 1.5′ of garland for every 1′ of fence, this allows slack and creates an even swag across your fence posts. For the most classic of Christmas fence line designs, add a red bow at the top of each swag.