Eucalyptus and Pine Garland – Easy DIY Decorating Tips

Do you want to decorate your home for the holidays with natural, fresh-looking greenery? This pre-lit eucalyptus and pine garland looks home-made, plus it has a nice, full look.

In addition to multi-color pine needles, this 6-foot swag has silver dollar eucalyptus leaves for a variety of textures. Plus, you’ll notice more leaves in different sizes and shapes that add fullness.

Note: Alternatively, you can buy a eucalyptus-pine garland with pinecones, berries and a unique mix of different foliage. This faux greenery has more color, texture and fullness, however, you get these perks in exchange for no lights.

Actually, this turns out to be no big deal. Most people just grab these $9 battery-operated fairy lights because they’re cheap, easy to wrap into the garland and they don’t require an electrical outlet.

How to Save Money on a Eucalyptus and Pine Garland:

Alternatively, you can save money by opting for a pine/eucalyptus swag without lights. It’s 5 feet long instead of 6, but still offers a natural mix of pine and fir needles with pinecones.

Then, shape it to your liking and use it as a stunning centerpiece or to adorn your fireplace mantel, front door or staircase. Also, Interior designer Nate Berkus recommends experimenting with non-traditional color palettes and placing greenery in unexpected spots for a fresh holiday look.

Note: For under $3 (when you buy a pack of 5), you can add twinkling LED warm white lights to your mantel, doorway, stair railing and dining table.

No need for wall outlets – these lights come with their own battery pack!

Where to Get a Matching Pine-Eucalyptus Wreath:

This matching 24-inch wreath hangs on your front door or over a fireplace. Plus, it comes already pre-lit with LED bulbs and a battery pack, for 3 AA batteries, not included. (Use wreaths as table centerpieces too.)

Pine Needle, Eucalyptus & Pine Cone Garlands:

This 72″ swag has a woodsy look with long needles and large pinecones. Plus, the pine branches measure over 6″, and cones are about 4.7″ long.

You’ll love the timeless evergreen mixed stems and berry clusters for efortless, designer-level  decorating.

Easy Trick to Make Your Garland Look Fuller:

Add fake snow or flocking to pine needles to make them instantly look twice as full. You can buy your own “spray snow” and easily do it yourself.

If you use a 6-foot long garland, I suggest using 2 for a front door and 2 for a fireplace mantel. You may need more for a long staircase.