How to Arrange Flowers – Best Options For Floral Arrangement

By Russ Phillip Jr.

It’s easier than most people think to make a beautiful flower arrangement. You can save a lot of money by picking or buying fresh flowers and making your own arrangement.

First gather all the fresh flowers that you want to use in the arrangement. It is a good idea to have a general idea of how you want the final arrangement to look. The Internet is a great place to print some sample pictures of flower arrangements. Make sure on top of flowers that you also have a variety of greenery and leaves. You can also use ribbons or even stuffed animals and chocolate to make a lovely Valentines Day arrangement. Choose a vase or container that will compliment the overall colors of the arrangement. If in doubt, use clear glass.

Cut some floral foam to fit inside the bottom of the vase. Once cut, soak the foam in water for a few minutes, let it drain briefly and put in the bottom of the vase.

Start placing the flowers in the floral foam. Use the largest and brightest flowers first that you are intending to be the focus of the arrangement. These should have the longest stems. Common flowers to use are Lilies, Roses, Carnations and Daffodils. Cut the stems diagonally while running them over cold water. This will help preserve their freshness and make it easier to insert them in the floral foam.

Start adding the greenery and smaller flowers to the arrangement one stem at a time. If you vary the length of the stems and compliment them in order of smaller to larger you can create a very nice cascading effect.

Fill the vase with water. You can add floral preservatives to the water as well. It will add a few days to the shelf life of the arrangement. Try not to get any water on the greenery or the blossoms, as it will make them spoil faster.

Make sure to keep the arrangement from drafts and direct sunlight and make sure to change the water every few days. The best way to add water is to add enough water to the vase to overflow it, allowing all the water in the vase to run clear. The life of the arrangement will be significantly increased if you do not expose the stems to air. Adding a fresh pack of floral preservatives will significantly help as well.

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