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How to Make a Spring Garland to Easter Garland Design

Feb 26th 2026

If you want your spring decor to feel full, lush, and professionally styled, layering is everything. This spring garland look is all about depth, softness, and movement. Think flowing greenery, creamy florals, textured berries, pastel egg accents, and finishing ribbon details.

Wondering where to buy a spring garland for home decoration? We've got you covered. Kristin and the Decoraator's Warehouse team created this look as a bundled purchase to make it easy for you to bring this look home. You can also use the list below to build your own customized design too!

Our spring garland design has these items from Decorator's Warehouse: 

  • 2 - 48" Real Touch Cedar Dripping Garland
  • 2 - 47" Real Touch Norfolk Pine Dripping Garland
  • 5 - 26" Thistle/Mixed Leaf Swag
  • 6 - 22" Hydrangea Spray - White
  • 7 - 16" Egg Branch Spray
  • 4 - 29” Crabapple Spray - Griege
  • 1 - 1.5" x 10 Yard Light Blue Unwired Velvet Ribbon

How to Build a Layered Spring Garland to Easter Garland for Stunning Decor

Here’s a step-by-step DIY spring garland idea to help you get started.

Step 1: Layer Your Greenery and Garlands

The foundation of beautiful spring decor always starts with layering garlands. We love our Real Touch Cedar Dripping Garland and Real Touch Norfolk Pine Dripping Garland to give your spring garland for fireplace mantel a full look.

Hold the two garlands together and intertwine the pieces so you get the look of one piece. We like to use zip ties or floral wire to anchor it in a mutiple points before hanging it on the mantel. 

Let the greenery cascade naturally over the edge of the mantel. The key here is movement — you don’t want it flat or stiff. Bend stems downward so they drape organically, creating that soft, luxurious look seen in high-end spring home decor.

Pro Tips:
• Allow the garland to extend slightly past the mantel edges
• Create subtle dips and curves rather than a straight line
• Separate branches so the greenery looks airy, not compact

Step 2: Add Thistle Berry Swags

Now that your base is established, bring in thistle berry swags to introduce texture and visual weight.

Place the swags evenly across the garland, focusing on balanced spacing. In the inspiration image, the berry elements are distributed so the eye moves naturally from one section to the next.

Tuck the swags slightly downward into the greenery so they blend seamlessly instead of sitting on top.

Why this design element works for the garland:
• Adds depth and layering
• Introduces pops of color with the neutral tones
• Breaks up solid greenery

This step transforms basic spring garland into dimensional spring fireplace decor.

Step 3: Incorporate Greige Crabapple

Next comes the greige crabapple stems. These add softness and a subtle, elevated neutral tone that keeps the arrangement sophisticated rather than overly bright.

Insert the crabapple stems near the berry swags so the tones complement each other. Angle some slightly outward and let others extend forward for movement.

Greige tones are especially powerful in spring decor because they:
• Blend beautifully with soft greens
• Balance brighter florals
• Add a refined, designer touch

This is the step that elevates your garland from seasonal to styled! Enjoy creating a feeling of movement throughout the garland with these sprays!

Step 4: Add Florals for Focal Impact

Now it’s time for your statement blooms.

In our spring garland mantle, white hydrangea-style florals anchor the design. Choose larger blooms and space them evenly across the garland to create focal points.

Place them slightly above the greenery so they sit forward visually. Avoid pushing them too deep into the garland — they should feel intentional and prominent.

To balance this spring mantel decor:
• Use an even number of florals
• Space them across the length
• Keep them at consistent height for cohesion

Florals soften the greenery and give your spring decor that fresh seasonal feel.

Step 5: Tuck in Egg Picks

Egg picks bring a subtle Easter touch without overwhelming the design.

Distribute them near berry clusters and florals so they feel integrated rather than random. Keep them lightly tucked so they peek through the greenery instead of dominating it.

For elegant Easter mantel decor:
• Use soft pastel or neutral eggs
• Avoid clustering too tightly
• Let them appear naturally nestled

This detail adds charm while maintaining a polished look. We love the rest of our Easter Collection - you can find sweet accents and other ribbon you can incorporate during the Easter season and then remove so it stays perfect for the rest of the spring season! If you're looking for a full easter egg garland, we have those! 

Step 6: Finish with Ribbon

Ribbon is what pulls the entire look together.

In the inspiration image, soft blue ribbon adds gentle contrast against the greenery and white florals. Tie simple bows and allow the tails to hang down for vertical movement.

Place ribbon at:
• Both ends of the mantel
• On coordinating wreaths for continuity

Ribbon adds color balance, softness and a finished, intentional look! 

The Designer Secret to Perfect Spring Decor

After placing everything, step back several feet and evaluate the balance.

Ask yourself:
• Does the greenery cascade evenly?
• Are florals spaced consistently?
• Is one side heavier than the other?

The magic of beautiful spring decor isn’t in one piece — it’s in the layering! Make small adjustments until your spring garland feels full, flowing, and balanced.

Why This Layered Garland Approach Works

This method creates:

• Depth from multiple greenery layers
• Texture from berry and crabapple stems
• Softness from florals
• Seasonal charm from egg picks
• Polish from ribbon

When done correctly, your spring mantel decor becomes the focal point of the entire room. To watch the how-to video to get a feel for the design, watch Kristin make it here: 

Shop the Spring Decor Collection or our Easter Decor Collection for more ideas and inspo! Decorator's Warehouse prides itself on being one of the best online stores for spring garland delivery in the US! Our garland can be repurposed for all seasons, and it's high-quality texture will outlast every other big box store! We know you'll love out our amazing spring garland decorations and themes to brighten a living room or any other space.