DIY Faux Lemon Garland

1 min read September 13, 2026 Amber Kemp-Gerstel
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There are times when using real greenery can feel like a waste - because it will eventually begin to wilt. Not with this DIY Faux Lemon Garland! You'll be impressed with how realistic this looks and you'll bring it out each year to decorate your spring and summer tablescapes. Did I mention that I used the most unsuspecting item to create those lemon accents?! You'll never look at faux greenery in the same way after creating this easy and beautiful project.

Project Time
30 to 55 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Fold the garland in half then twist the halves together. This will create more fullness in the look of your leafy garland.

DIY Faux Lemon Garland step 1 part 1
DIY Faux Lemon Garland step 1 part 2
Step
2

Use wire cutters to trim off the blooms from the baby's breath and frosted greenery

DIY Faux Lemon Garland step 2
Step
3

Trim the floral wire to 6" lengths, then add a dab of hot glue to the end. Insert the floral wire into the lemon squirter, and hold in place so the glue can adhere to the base of the lemon.

DIY Faux Lemon Garland step 3 part 1
DIY Faux Lemon Garland step 3 part 2
Step
4

Insert the baby's breath, frosted greenery and lemons into the leafy garland.

DIY Faux Lemon Garland step 4

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