How Do You Create A Floral Arrangement?
Nothing says elegance like fresh flowers, but arrangements from floral shops can be very expensive. Fortunately, reasonably priced bouquets are widely available at retail outlets such as supermarkets or even convenience stores. Instead of spending a lot of money at the florist, create a floral arrangement in your own container. All it takes is a little effort and creativity. Choose flowers. Your choice of flowers sets the tone for the arrangement. Start by deciding which type of flower will take the “starring” role. Get at least three or more of this flower. Always use an odd number because odd numbers are more pleasing to the eye. Some examples are rose, carnation, sunflower, lily, spring bulb, iris or zinnia. Then choose a complementary filler flower, such as baby’s breath, Queen Anne’s lace, heather, statice, aster or marigold. Finally, choose greens to frame the flowers. Ferns of every variety work well, as do asparagus greens or even fresh herbs such as dill, basil, chervil or cur
