It’s November, and the hydrangeas I pruned in July and August are still looking great. Got lots of mopheads and panicle types blooming in your yard too? If they’re holding their color and aren’t too desiccated yet, cut some now to make a quick and easy fall wreath.
If you have access to an evergreen magnolia such as Teddybear or Kay Parris, so much the better. But magnolia leaves are not a necessity. Any lustrous evergreen material that dries reasonably well will work.