To make an original Christmas wreath start with either a moss ring or an Oasis ring. You can buy these from most florists.

If you don’t want to spend any money, get some thin willow or hazels sticks and curl them around into a circle. These can then be tied to form the base of the wreath.

Next have a look around for some strong evergreen plants, including those with variegated foliage and of course plants with berries. The favourites of course are holly and ivy; try not to take any out of the wild though as the supplies of holly especially are dwindling.

There are many other plants that can be included though. Plants with good foliage include conifers, bay laurel, rosemary, box and yew. You can also use the bottom branches from the Christmas tree: - cut them up to fill any spaces.

For variegated leaves euonymus and spotted laurel will liven up the arrangement. Other plants with berries include cotoneaster, pyracantha, skimmia japonica and the hips of wild roses.

Completely soak all the branches overnight in a bucket, before arranging. This fills the plants with water and keeps them looking fresh over Christmas. Also steep the Oasis or moss for a couple of minutes to soak through, and then arrange the cut stems in clumps around the ring. Using wire, fill the inside with fir cones, apples, walnuts, dried fruit or artificial flowers.

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