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Flowers 101
Are there any easy steps for a beginner?
One of the key ingredients to good floral design is practice. You learn by actually buying flowers and attempting to design the flowers in a pleasing fashion. There is no better teacher than actual experience. Combine practice with the elements … Continue Reading
What vases work best for flowers?
A vase with a large bottom for a substantial volume of water is best. Flowers love water and the more you can provide for them the better. A vase with a smaller, slender neck will hold flower stems together at … Continue Reading
What type of vase should I use?
It is good to select a vase that is clear and will hold an ample supply of flower nutrient water. With a clear vase you can see the water level and also be aware of the coloration of the water. … Continue Reading
What if the container I want to use doesn’t hold water? [Video]
Baskets are a great example of this. Many baskets look great with flowers in them but the wicker basket does not hold water. So a plastic or waterproof liner is placed inside the basket and concealed by the flowers themselves. … Watch Video or Free Preview
What else can I put flowers in besides a vase?
You can put flowers in just about anything. An antique watering can, a tin can, a plastic cup or glass, the opportunities are endless. Some containers work better with water and the flower stems cut to an appropriate length. Shallow … Continue Reading
Should I add anything to the water?
Prepare your water using the flower food packet you receive with your flowers or bought at your local flower seller. Follow the manufacturers directions exactly, too much or too little flower food is NOT A GOOD THING! Make sure to … Continue Reading
How do you put flowers in a basket? [Video]
After you have lined the basket with a waterproof container you can fill the “liner” with water or fresh flower foam and arrange the flowers as you normally would.
How do I prepare the vase for my flowers? [Video]
Make sure your vase is clean and free of any dried flower material or staining. Using a detergent or professional vase cleaner will insure that your vase is not harboring any bacteria that will damage your flowers. A clean vase … Watch Video or Free Preview