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Making Flower Arrangements
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Published: August 18, 2006
You do not have to wait for a special occasion to enjoy fresh flowers in your home. Whether snipped from your garden or bought from a florist, fresh flowers are nature's gift of cheer and beauty to brighten up any home.
There are six floral kingdoms in the world. Each kingdom has different types of flowers creating a myriad of different flower arrangements. They are:
• Holarctic Kingdom (North American West Coast and Central Asia)
• Paleotropical Kingdom (Central Africa)
• Neotropical Kingdom (South America)
• Australian Kingdom (throughout Australia)
• Holantarctic Kingdom (southern tip of South America)
• Capensis Kingdom (Western Cape and South Africa)
Making flower arrangements can be beneficial in many ways. It is an interesting, relaxing and creative hobby known to reduce stress. Making flower arrangements on your own is a great way to save money by avoiding potentially-steep florist fees.
In order to create any type of flower arrangement, you will need several tools. Waterproof tape, hot glue, stem tape, floral wires, floral foam and a flower frog- a wire version of floral foam which is handy because it can be reused- are all convenient for making flower arrangements.
By learning a few tricks and using the right tools, you can make beautiful, original bouquets showcasing seasonal flowers:
• Prepare the flowers first so they will last longer.
• If you cut flowers from your garden, do so in the early morning or after sunset.
• Immerse the stems in cool water, letting them drink for about an hour before arranging.
• Cut the stems on an angle and remove any foliage that will fall below the waterline.
• Fill the vase or vessel with fresh, room temperature water.
• Add cut-flower food. Adding a teaspoon of bleach also will prevent bacterial bloom in the flower arrangement.
• Change the water every few days, adding a little more food and re-cutting stems if they are brown.
• Select a flattering showcase for your flowers. Consider using non-traditional containers to create more interesting displays.
You can follow a few basic, universal lessons when making flower arrangements for the first time. Try one or all of these simple ideas:
• Make large-scale displays with flowers that have large blooms.
• Combine unexpected elements to make an interesting display.
• Use a trumpet vase for long-stemmed flowers to help to showcase them better.
• Add texture to a bouquet by combining dense flowers with feathery, airy foliage.
• Make an interesting flower arrangement by placing different blossoms of the same hue together.
• Make a large grouping of the same flower to achieve a big impact.
Only you know what is pleasing to your eye, so refrain from being too by-the-book when making flower arrangements. Try arranging flowers in a variety of ways, using elements and styles from different parts of the world. Taking cues from traditional Japanese, African or Western styles, you can create a variety of colorful and interesting flower arrangements to brighten you home.
There are six floral kingdoms in the world. Each kingdom has different types of flowers creating a myriad of different flower arrangements. They are:
• Holarctic Kingdom (North American West Coast and Central Asia)
• Paleotropical Kingdom (Central Africa)
• Neotropical Kingdom (South America)
• Australian Kingdom (throughout Australia)
• Holantarctic Kingdom (southern tip of South America)
• Capensis Kingdom (Western Cape and South Africa)
Making flower arrangements can be beneficial in many ways. It is an interesting, relaxing and creative hobby known to reduce stress. Making flower arrangements on your own is a great way to save money by avoiding potentially-steep florist fees.
In order to create any type of flower arrangement, you will need several tools. Waterproof tape, hot glue, stem tape, floral wires, floral foam and a flower frog- a wire version of floral foam which is handy because it can be reused- are all convenient for making flower arrangements.
By learning a few tricks and using the right tools, you can make beautiful, original bouquets showcasing seasonal flowers:
• Prepare the flowers first so they will last longer.
• If you cut flowers from your garden, do so in the early morning or after sunset.
• Immerse the stems in cool water, letting them drink for about an hour before arranging.
• Cut the stems on an angle and remove any foliage that will fall below the waterline.
• Fill the vase or vessel with fresh, room temperature water.
• Add cut-flower food. Adding a teaspoon of bleach also will prevent bacterial bloom in the flower arrangement.
• Change the water every few days, adding a little more food and re-cutting stems if they are brown.
• Select a flattering showcase for your flowers. Consider using non-traditional containers to create more interesting displays.
You can follow a few basic, universal lessons when making flower arrangements for the first time. Try one or all of these simple ideas:
• Make large-scale displays with flowers that have large blooms.
• Combine unexpected elements to make an interesting display.
• Use a trumpet vase for long-stemmed flowers to help to showcase them better.
• Add texture to a bouquet by combining dense flowers with feathery, airy foliage.
• Make an interesting flower arrangement by placing different blossoms of the same hue together.
• Make a large grouping of the same flower to achieve a big impact.
Only you know what is pleasing to your eye, so refrain from being too by-the-book when making flower arrangements. Try arranging flowers in a variety of ways, using elements and styles from different parts of the world. Taking cues from traditional Japanese, African or Western styles, you can create a variety of colorful and interesting flower arrangements to brighten you home.
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