Finding The Best Eucalyptus Garlands: Our Tips & Advice

Garlands with silk eucalyptus leaves are popular for year-round decoration, thanks to the pleasing neutral color palette that is at home in spring, summer, fall or even winter.

We asked our parent readers for their favorites and then we went to work researching these top garlands. Along the way, we learned a few tips to share:

• Garlands with a mixture of leaf sizes are great for up-close decorations like mantle pieces or table runners. By contrast, if you are using garlands to decorate an arch in a garden or for a wedding ceremony, larger leaves make a better impression from a distance.

• Leave time for the garlands to air out or use a deodorizing spray. If you are planning to use these garlands for indoor display, leave time to air them out—they are made of various materials that give off a slight odor when first removed from the bag. Some folks are more sensitive to this than others, of course—but air them out to rid of any chemical smell.

• Leaves that fall off can be reattached. Yes, most of these garlands feature leaves that can be re-strung, in case they fall off in transit or while in storage.

After considering a dozen more options and looking at real-life pictures of favorites from our readers, here are the eucalyptus garlands we recommend:

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Denise & Alan Fields are consumer advocates and best-selling authors. The Fields have authored 12 books with three million copies in print, including the best-selling guide to baby gear, Baby Bargains.

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