Flower Arranging Tips (page 2 of 2)

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Creative Ideas for Arrangements

Experiment to match a room's décor with one the hottest flower trends -- monobotanic (arrangements of all one type of flower) and monochromatic (using all one color palette, such as a range of pinks).

For a contemporary look, group several vases together holding just one or two stems. If you're using your own container, be creative! Use champagne glasses, china pieces or other items that fit the décor of the room.

Old water pitchers, antique teapots, classic urns or even tattered clay pots make fascinating containers for a casually placed flower arrangement.

For an easy, elegant table decoration, set a series of crystal vases on a fabric runner. Place fresh flowers in each of the vases and surround them with greenery.

Float two or three blooms, such as open roses or gerbera daisies in a favorite crystal bowl.

Choose soothing colors, like blues and greens, to create a tranquil feeling or bright reds and oranges for a more energetic arrangement. Yellows and peaches are nurturing and pinks and lavenders are romantic.

Making Flowers Last

Care for your flowers to keep them lasting. Before you put the flowers in the vase, remove all leaves below the waterline, and include flower food for extra nutrients. If the water becomes cloudy after a few days, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife or scissors.

Flowers have different life spans. Once some flowers begin to fade, remove them, and transfer the longer-lasting flowers to a smaller vase to place elsewhere in your home.

Shop strategically. Know what's on special at the supermarket, and ask your florist for the freshest varieties in stock that day.

"Whether experimenting on your own or eliciting the help of a floral expert, bringing flowers into your home will brighten your mood as well as your surroundings," says Cole.

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