Major events like weddings use flowers to liven an interior space.The environment and farm workers are harmed by the growing of flowers from the florist.Cut flowers from your own garden or the garden of a cooperative friend is an inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative.You can make a lovely floral arrangement with a little planning and knowledge.
Step 1: Determine what kind of arrangement you want.
This is important before you do anything else.For a hand-held bouquet, you will need to know the best date to prepare the arrangement so that the flowers are still fresh for the big occasion.You need to figure out how much space needs to be cleared so that the arrangement will fit.
Step 2: Pick a color scheme.
If you want to go with a single color scheme for your bouquet, you could pick flowers in a range of colors.The person holding the bouquet should not clash with the colors in the room you choose for the arrangement.If you are arranging a bridal bouquet for someone who wants to wear a green dress, red flowers might create an overly intense effect.
Step 3: The flowers will fit the color scheme.
You can choose between one species or a variety of them.If you want a multicolored scheme, you should avoid colors that clash with one another.You could mix red roses with pink and light purple flowers in a scheme based on red.If you don't add colors that offset the yellow and deep purple of the violets, they will clash with each other.
Step 4: You can choose your container.
All of the flowers can be held in a vase or flowerpot that does not have a lot of open space.If you want to avoid dwarfing the arrangement, make sure the container is small enough to hold the weight of the blooms.When arranged, the blooms should fit tightly against each other.
Step 5: Get your flowers.
If you have a flower garden, this is easy.You will need to find a florist that will allow you to buy unarranged flowers if this is not the case.Make sure the flowers are fresh so that they last as long as possible.A flower that hasn't bloomed yet is a good choice.Although organic flowers are more expensive, they are a safer choice.Chemicals can become airborne even if you don't design a hand-held bouquet or wear gloves as you arrange flowers.
Step 6: The height of the bouquet is determined.
The overall height of the arrangement can be determined by the vase size and where the bouquet will be displayed.The stems should be long or short.Sometimes flowers with overhanging parts are needed.The stems of the flowers can be shortened for smaller vases and spaces.For larger vases and open areas, opt for long stems and trailing blossoms, such as roses or fuchsias.For hanging baskets, go with flowers with long overhanging leaves or vines, such as impatiens or zinnias.
Step 7: The stems should be trimmed off.
Gardeners can use shears or clippers.The material should be removed from the lower inch of the main stem.If you want the flowers to fit in your vase, gradually remove the stem.The angle will allow for efficient water absorption.
Step 8: The blossoms should be treated.
Cut flowers are no longer connected to the soil by roots.The freshness of cut flowers can be maintained with some flower preservation hacks.A few items are all you need.If you want to force air from the stems, dip the ends of the roses in boiling water.Leave them in the water until it cools.Tropical flowers can be sealed with cooking spray.There are large flowers in the water.Before arranging them, soak them for a few minutes.
Step 9: Below the water level, remove foliage.
34 of the vase should be filled with water.If you want to create the final arrangement, dip the flowers in the water.Take note of any leaves below the water level.This will slow the growth ofbacteria that can cause a foul odor and speed up the demise of flowers.
Step 10: A focal point can be created.
The larger blossoms should be placed in the vase first.Place the smaller blooms around them.This will make the arrangement feel stable.The viewer's eyes will first be drawn to the center of the arrangement.Place a larger red flower in the center of the arrangement.Either in full bloom or in a budding stage, surround it with pink and white blossoms.
Step 11: Balance is created.
The bouquet should be supported so that it doesn't lean to one side.To hold up more delicate flowers, use tree branches or twigs that are adjusted to the arrangement's size.Make sure smaller flowers or buds are present in the larger ones to prevent a feeling of being dominated.Intersperse pink tulips, white peonies, irises, and pink delphiniums so that each color is distributed throughout the arrangement.
Step 12: You can create variety.
The flowers should be varied in height and color throughout the arrangement.There are flowers around the edges.Keep taller plants close to the center and top.Blue lisianthus, aster, blue veronica, and larkspur are the base colors.Adding red dahlias and "Black Prince" snapdragons between the lighter colors will add accents to the color scheme.Take into account the size of the flowers you want to display.The roses will be the star of the show if you add smaller flowers to the bouquet.
Step 13: Put the vase in a different position.
As you place the flowers inside it, do this constantly.Give an even hand to the entire bouquet and rotation will make sure you don't neglect any one area.
Step 14: Tie it all together.
When you are happy with the appearance of the bouquet, tie the stems together.This will force the flowers to support each other.To avoid detracting attention from the flowers, use a clear elastic band.For a more rustic look, use twine.Ribbon can be used to add a decorative touch to a bouquet.
Step 15: Don't dispose of dead flowers.
The greenhouse gas methane is 24 times more powerful than CO2 when taken to the landfill.As your flowers begin to die, reuse them.Your new creations can be used as home décor or unique gifts.If you have a compost heap, you can turn your flowers into compost.Make sure your flowers were not treated with chemicals or genetically modified seeds.