Make sure garland for the doorway is long enough to " puddle " on the ground on each side to anchor the look. W Use bright Christmas red ribbon for exterior bows to give an extra pop to your decorations. 58 El Dorado Insider ith the season of entertaining and family gatherings upon us, what better way to welcome friends and family to your home than with a beautifully decorated front door. This task can seem daunting, but thanks to the expertise of Wendy Hall, owner of Morgan Florist, we have put together some tips and suggestions to help you easily create your dream entryway. Wendy recommends using garland around the door and prefers the natural look of fresh greenery. She says that it lasts a long while during cooler weather - easily making it through the holiday season. Fresh garland can be purchased from your local florist or nursery. Artificial greenery is also readily available and can be reused from year to year - so it's really just up to your personal preference. She does recommend that whichever route you go, double and twist the garland so that it looks fuller and more lush. This way, you can buy less expensive garland to work with. Use urns or pots filled with some type of green plant to flank the doorway. Small cedar trees or rosemary topiary trees are good options. They can be decorated for the season with ornaments and/or lights, then planted in your yard after the holidays to provide yearround enjoyment.