Plan wreaths and garlands around the surface you are decorating

Measure the surface in use

Open the door or window fully and check nearby furniture before measuring a decoration. Note the available width and depth as well as the visible length. A garland can look suitable in a photograph yet interfere with a handle or hinge when installed.

Decide where the greenery begins and ends

Sketch the line you want the decoration to follow. Include any drape and leave space for joins. Ask the supplier whether the stated length is measured relaxed or extended, and compare the width after shaping. If several pieces are needed, check that their color and texture can be matched.

Plan the attachment method

Confirm suitable fixings for the surface and obtain the property or venue owner’s agreement where needed. Ask about the decoration’s weight and any built-in attachment points. The correct fixing depends on the surface and use; decorative foliage should not be treated as its own structural support.

Check both visible sides

Wreaths and garlands are often seen from an angle, so request photographs of the reverse, joints and ends. Consider how the piece will look near a mirror or glass door. Place joins where they can be arranged cleanly without forcing leaves or stems into an unsupported position.

Think about storage before installation

If the decoration will be reused, plan how you will remove and store it without crushing its shape. Keep the reference and piece count with the storage container. Separate sections may be easier to reposition in another room than a single permanently assembled display.