Creating A Beautiful and Easy Garden Wreath

A garden wreath is one of my favorite ways to bring that fresh, earthy charm inside — and this one is easier to make than you’d think! Using a grapevine base, tiny terra cotta pots, preserved moss, and faux succulents, you can create a stunning wreath for your front door, mudroom, or porch in under an hour.

The best part? Most of the supplies cost just a few dollars at Hobby Lobby. Let’s get started!

Why Choose a Grapevine Wreath?

There are several types of wreath bases, such as wire frames, foam, straw, cardboard, and even old picture frames. For a garden-inspired look, grapevine is my top pick. Its natural, rustic texture gives the wreath an organic feel that pairs perfectly with moss, terracotta, and succulents.

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How to Make a Beautiful Garden Wreath

Supplies You Will Need

Here’s everything I used for this project (total cost: under $20):

• 18″ grapevine wreath — $5.99 at Hobby Lobby
• Premade burlap bow or ribbon of your choice — $3.99 at Hobby Lobby
• 2 bundles of faux succulents
• Variety pack of preserved mosses
• 5–6 mini terra cotta pots (1.5″)
• Floral wire + wire cutters
• Faux bird and/or faux egg (optional accent)
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Plan Your Layout

Before reaching for the glue gun, lay everything out on the wreath first. Arrange your terra cotta pots and the bow to find a design you love. Try tilting the pots at different angles for a playful, garden-spilled look.

Pro tip: Take a photo with your phone so you can reference your layout once you start gluing.

2. Wire the Terra Cotta Pots

Hot glue alone won’t hold small terra cotta pots securely. You’ll want to wire them on for a firm hold. Here’s how:

Trim any excess wire with wire cutters and tuck the ends in neatly. Thread a length of floral wire through the drainage hole of each pot.

Position the pot on the wreath where you want it to sit. Pull both wire ends through the grapevine vines and twist them tightly together at the back. Wrap the wire around a few grapevine branches to lock it in place.

Each pot should have very little movement when you give it a gentle tug.

3. Attach the Bow and Add Moss

Tie your burlap bow onto the wreath before adding the moss — it’s much easier to work around the bow while you fill in the gaps.

To add moss:

Tuck a little moss inside a few of the terra cotta pots, too. Apply hot glue to the wreath in small sections. Press the moss down firmly using a pencil, a popsicle stick, or a small twig. This protects your fingers from the hot glue (I learned this the hard way!). Work in different moss varieties to build up color and texture.

Use Quick Dry Tacky Glue as an alternative to hot glue if you prefer a slower working time.

Work in the various different types of moss throughout your wreath. It is going to add beautiful texture into your wreath. Be sure to add some moss inside a few of the terra cotta pots as well.

4. Finishing Touches

Now comes the fun part! Fill one or two of the pots with faux succulents — just cut the stems from a bundle and tuck them in. Add a sweet faux bird, a little nest, or a decorative egg for extra charm.

The succulents give the wreath a lush, garden-fresh feel without any maintenance. No watering required!

The Finished Wreath

This wreath is so versatile — it looks beautiful in a mudroom, on a front door, a screened porch, or even propped up on a potting table. It would also make a truly lovely Mother’s Day gift!

Want to take it outdoors with real plants? Tilt the pots slightly upward, fill them with potting soil, and plant real succulents. Succulents are hardy and low-maintenance, making them perfect for an outdoor living wreath.

The variety of preserved moss adds beautiful color and texture to the wreath.

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Final Thoughts

There’s something so satisfying about combining natural textures of grapevine, moss, and terracotta into a piece of handmade art. This wreath is proof that a simple, beautiful craft need not be complicated or expensive.

There’s a quiet joy in making something with your own hands, especially when it ends up hanging on your door or brightening a corner of your home. Crafting doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Every wreath, every hot-glued moss patch, every little pot wired into place is a small act of creativity that makes your home uniquely yours. That’s the magic of it!

I hope you give this a try! If you make one, I’d love to see it. Tag me or leave a comment below.

Happy crafting, sweet friend!