It’s that time of year again — the ornaments are down and it’s time to pack away the holiday decor. I’m sharing simple, practical methods for storing holiday garland so it’s ready to go next season. These easy steps keep things organized and save time when you’re decorating next year.
Earlier I shared tips on how to hang garland on a staircase banister, so now let’s talk about taking it down and storing it properly.
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Gather one or two large plastic storage bins. Depending on how full your garland is, one bin will often suffice. If your garland is very full or you have multiple pieces, use two bins to avoid crushing the foliage and decorations.
Begin by removing any bows, silk poinsettias, or loose embellishments and place them aside. I usually start at the top of the garland and remove the Velcro garland ties I use to secure it to the railing. These ties are reusable and make re-hanging much faster. When I remove each tie, I reattach it to itself and leave it in the exact spot on the garland where it had been placed.
Keep the lights attached to the garland and coil the extension cord with the garland so everything stays together. This prevents last-minute searches for cords or ties the following year.
To fit the garland neatly into the bin, layer it in a circular motion, forming loose coils to avoid crushing the branches and lights. Once the garland is arranged, place the bows and other flat decorations on top before closing the lid.
Quick tips to remember:
- Leave the lights, Velcro ties, and extension cord attached to the garland so everything stays together.
- Place the garland into the bin by layering it in a loose circular motion to prevent crushing and tangling.
- Lay bows and delicate decorations on top before closing the lid.
Following these few steps will make decorating next year faster and less stressful.
I hope these storage tips for holiday garlands are helpful. Do you have any favorite storage tricks? Leave a comment — I’m always looking for better ways to keep everything tidy!
