How to Make a Lemon and Blueberry Wreath on an Evergreen Base

If you love bright, cheerful wreaths that can carry you from spring into summer, a lemon and blueberry wreath is such a beautiful choice. The combination of sunny yellow and rich blue gives this design a fresh, eye-catching look, and it feels both playful and elegant at the same time. In this wreath, I used a 24-inch evergreen base, layered in blue mesh for fullness, and finished it with lemon-and-blueberry ribbon, blueberry picks, lemons, greenery, and airy white filler.

One of the best things about this project is that it looks high-end without requiring a huge amount of expensive florals. Mesh adds volume, color, and texture for much less money than filling the entire wreath with florals alone. That means you can create a full, beautiful design while still keeping your costs down. This is also a great wreath to make for your own door or to sell, because lemon and blueberry decor is always popular and the finished design has a bright, welcoming look.

Supplies Needed

• 24-inch evergreen wreath base
• Blue and white mesh
• Navy blue fine weave mesh, cut into 20-inch pieces
• 4-inch lemon ribbon with bees
• Blue ribbon with lemon print
• Blueberry ribbon
• 7/8-inch Swiss dot ribbon
• Blueberry and greenery picks
• Artificial lemons
• Boxwood greenery
• White airy filler bush with bead or pearl-like accents
• Zip ties
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors
• Wire cutters

Why Blue Mesh Works Best

Before getting started, it helps to think about your color balance. Since the ribbons and embellishments already include a lot of yellow, using blue mesh makes the yellow lemons really pop. If I had used yellow mesh, the lemon ribbon and yellow details would have blended in too much and lost their impact.

That is a helpful design tip anytime you are working with two main colors: look at which color appears most in your ribbons or embellishments, then use the opposite color for your mesh base. Doing that helps everything stand out more clearly and gives the wreath better contrast.

Step 1: Prepare the Mesh

Start by cutting the navy blue fine weave mesh into 20-inch pieces. For this design, I made a messy woodland ruffle using the mesh. To create each ruffle, curl the ends slightly on both sides, then gather the mesh through the center.

Attach the ruffles around the evergreen wreath base, spacing them out evenly. I offset some of the pieces slightly so they would fill in both sides and cover the base well. Once the outside edge was filled, I added a few extra mesh pieces in the center wherever the wreath needed more color and fullness.

This step gives the wreath a soft, textured base and helps stretch your design without using too many florals. The mesh adds body, makes the wreath look fuller, and creates a great backdrop for the lemons and blueberries.

Step 2: Add the Blueberry Picks

Next, take your blueberry and greenery picks and cut them apart into smaller sections. These picks are especially useful because they already include greenery, blueberries, and even a little flower detail, so they fill a lot of space quickly with very little effort.

Tuck the first pieces into the wreath to begin creating movement and shape. Place some around the outer edge, some toward the inside, and a few near where the bow will sit. I like to spread the stems out after placing them so they cover more area and look more natural.

Because these picks already have so much built-in texture, they make it easy to create a full wreath without needing lots of separate stems.

Step 3: Make the Bow

The bow is what pulls the whole wreath together. Since the wreath base is dark blue, I wanted the bow to feature more yellow so it would brighten the design and stand out against the mesh.

For the bow, layer these ribbons:

• 4-inch lemon ribbon with bees
• Blue ribbon with lemon print
• Blueberry ribbon
• 7/8-inch Swiss dot ribbon

Begin with a shorter top tail, around 12 inches, and dovetail the ends. Then make loops with each ribbon, layering them as you go. The lemon ribbon should be the star, while the blue ribbons support it without overpowering it. Finish with the Swiss dot ribbon for a little extra detail.

Secure the bow tightly with a zip tie, fluff the loops, and separate the tails so they create a soft waterfall effect. Attach the bow near the top of the wreath, tying it to the inside ring of the evergreen base.

Once it is attached, arrange the tails so some flow downward and a couple curl upward near the top. This creates movement and makes the bow feel balanced.

Step 4: Add Extra Greenery

After the bow is in place, tuck in a little extra boxwood around the wreath. This helps fill any gaps and adds a fresh green layer that connects the evergreen base with the blueberry picks.

I like to hook the greenery into the evergreen base when possible, even if I am gluing it in, because it gives the stems more stability and helps keep everything secure.

Place some of the boxwood around the bow, some near the center, and some around the lower portion of the wreath. Keep adjusting the stems so they stay within the wreath’s shape and do not stick too far outside your design line.

Step 5: Add the Lemons

Now it is time for the lemons. These are what really make the wreath pop. Place a few lemons near the bow first, especially tucked underneath the ribbon tails, because that helps anchor the bow visually and makes the arrangement look more layered.

Continue adding lemons around the wreath, spacing them so the color feels balanced. I used the evergreen branches and existing ties on the wreath to help hold stems in place along with hot glue. Once all the lemons were added, I spread everything out so the wreath looked balanced from top to bottom.

The lemons bring in brightness, while the blueberries keep the design grounded and rich.

Step 6: Brighten with Airy White Filler

To finish the wreath, add a few pieces of airy white filler with tiny bead-like accents. This filler is perfect because it lightens the design without taking over. It also ties in nicely with any small white flowers already in the blueberry picks.

Tuck the filler in around the outer edges, toward the inside, and especially in any spots that look a little blank. A little goes a long way here. You do not need a full bush to make an impact.

This final touch softens the wreath and gives it that extra polished look.

Final Thoughts

This lemon and blueberry wreath is simple, beautiful, and surprisingly budget-friendly compared to some larger floral wreaths. The mesh provides fullness, the blueberry picks add texture, the lemons bring bright color, and the airy filler gives everything a finished look.

It is a lovely design for spring and summer, and the color combination of blue and yellow is always fresh and welcoming. Whether you are decorating your own door or creating wreaths to sell, this is a design that feels cheerful, elegant, and easy to love.