Well
we are almost there with this holiday season.
We need to have the plant of the week add in the area of decorating that
many either don’t do or put off. That is
natural wreaths and garland. They look great and add a wonderful aroma to the
property.
A
couple of landscape favorites for both commercial properties and homes also
have connections to the past. Wreaths of holly and ivy have symbolized the
holiday season for thousands of years. The most common species of holly comes
from the eastern United States and Eurasia, while the perennial ivy vines are
native to the Old World.
Wreaths
and garlands of fir and other evergreens are more common holiday decor today.
Wreath
A wreath is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs or various materials that is constructed to resemble a ring.
In
English-speaking countries, wreaths are used typically as household ornaments,
mainly as Christmas decoration. They are also used in ceremonial events in many
cultures around the globe. Wreaths have much history and symbolism associated
with them. They are usually made from evergreens and symbolize strength, as
evergreens last even throughout the harshest winters. Bay laurel may also be
used, and these wreaths are known as laurel wreath.
Wreaths
were a design used in ancient times in southern Europe. The most well-known are
pieces of Etruscan civilization jewelry, made of gold or other precious metals.
Symbols from Greek myths often appear in the designs, embossed in precious
metal at the ends of the wreath. Ancient Roman writers referred to Etruscan
corona sutilis, which were wreaths with their leaves sewn onto a background.
These wreaths resemble a diadem, with thin metal leaves being attached to an
ornamental band. Wreaths also appear stamped into Etruscan medallions. The
plants shown making the wreaths in Etruscan jewelry include ivy, oak, olive
leaves, myrtle, laurel, wheat and vines.
Wreaths
were worn as crowns by Etruscan rulers. The Etruscan symbolism continued to be
used in Ancient Greece and Rome. Roman magistrates also wore golden wreaths as
crowns, as a symbolic testament to their lineage back to Rome's early Etruscan
rulers. Roman magistrates also used several other prominent Etruscan symbols in
addition to a golden wreath crown: fasces, a curule chair, a purple toga, and
an ivory rod.
Garland
A
garland is a decorative wreath or cord, used at festive occasions, which can be
hung round a person's neck, or on inanimate objects like Christmas trees.
Originally garlands were made of flowers or leaves.
Garland
created from the daisy flower, generally as a children's game, is called a
daisy chain. One method of creating a daisy chain is as follows: daisies are
picked and a hole is made towards the base of the stem, generally by piercing
with fingernails or tying a knot. The stem of the next flower can be threaded
through until stopped by the head of the flower. By repeating this with many
daisies, it is possible to build up long chains and to form them into simple
bracelets and necklaces.
There
is another popular method which involves pressing the flower heads against each
other, so that the final chain looks like a caterpillar. The
term "daisy chain", or "daisy chaining", can also refer to
various technical and social "chains".
No
matter what you call it, you don’t need to worry about your lawn maintenance. It
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type of landscaping in between, we can help.
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