How to Arrange Your Own Flowers

Things Needed

* Fresh Flowers
* Greenery
* Vase
* Green Floral Foam
* Floral Preservative Packets
* Large Container/ Bucket
* Large Bowl

Instructions

* First of all, you need to get fresh flowers for yourself. Along with that, also arrange for greenery and a freshly washed vase.
* Take all the flowers and greenery and keep them in a large container or bucket that has been filled with water, till they are ready for use.
* Buy floral foam from the market and cut it in such a way that it fits the vase snugly and extends 1 inch above the rim.
* Now, take a bowl and fill it with cool water. Place the floral foam in this bowl and let it take up the water naturally, for about 20 seconds.
* When you see that the foam has become level with the surface of the water, take it out.
* Now, set the foam aside, allowing it to drain properly. After this, place the foam in the vase.
* This is the time to start arranging the flowers.
* Take the flowers with the longest stems and showiest blooms, like roses, dahlias, lilies, etc. They will go at the center of the vase.
* Hold the stems of the flowers under running water and, with the help of a knife, cut them at an angle.
* Measure the length of the stems that will be under water and remove all the leaves from that portion.
* Place the flowers in the center of the vase.
* Trim the smaller flowers in the same way and arrange them around the longer ones.
* Follow with the greenery.
* Take cool water and add floral preservative to it. Use this water to fill the vase, to the top.
* Make sure that the water does not cover any blossoms and there are no leaves under water.
* Place the vase at a place that is away from drafts and direct sunlight.

Some Tips

* Flowers should always be added ‘one stem at a time’.
* Length of the stems can be varied, to create a well-balanced arrangement.
* All the blooms should face outward.
* Evenly balance the arrangement all around.
* The flowers should be inserted into the foam at different angels.
* Change the water in the vase every three days.
* For changing the water, place the vase in the sink. Add water till vase overflows and the water runs clear.
* Every time you change the water of the vase, add a fresh packet of floral preservative to it.