How Do You Arrange A Flower Bouquet?
Arranging your own flower bouquet is not a skill exclusive to Martha Stewart. Arranging flower bouquets can be an incredibly relaxing exercise. It can also save you loads of money. Instead of buying pre-arranged bouquets, loose flowers are much more inexpensive too. Sound good? Then read on to learn how to arrange a flower bouquet. Materials • Basket or vase • Flower foam • Flower food • Sharp knife or pruning shears • Flower tape • Push pins (optional) • Ribbon (optional) Preparation • Choose a vase. A well-chosen vase usually helps set off the finished product much better. For a beginner, better stick to simple vases or baskets that won’t take the attention away from the flowers. A nice, solid color for the base is also great. • Consider the flowers. Work with each flower’s unique features and play them off with other flowers. The lily, for example, is a tall and striking flower and works best on its own. Smaller flowers like roses and daisies, give a bigger impression in groups. The
