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The longest stems go in first. Next, repeat this process with your line and mass flowers, inserting the tallest flowers first and working outward to a fan shape. Step back and look over your work. Make adjustments if desired. Last, insert filler flowers to connect all flowers into a pleasing arrangement.
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Tip: Mass flowers are a good choice for a simple, quick vase full of flowers and are often sold in bunches. |
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When you have a handful of flowers, bind with twine or ribbon at the point where your hand is holding the bouquet. To secure binding, pull the twine up through the bottom stems and tug gently. Last, trim stems evenly. Tip: Wrap your bouquet loosely in colored tissue paper for a spectacular gift presentation. Flowers have always been an essential ingredient in the occasions of our lives, celebrating or commemorating life passages, as well as expressing appreciation of our relationships, achievements and events. |
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Show Them Off?Display your flowers in a cool, draft-free location, away from harsh sunlight and heat vents. Don't set flowers on top of a TV.
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In a water-filled basin or bowl submerge flower stems, and cut them diagonally with scissors. This simple step will help your flowers absorb cut flower food, while eliminating stem-clogging bacteria.
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Cut all flowers and foliage to the same length, leaving several stems an inch or two longer for use in the middle of the arrangement. |
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Tip: Build a grid across the top of your vase with clear tape.
Cut it to fit the shape of your container, leaving enough space for reserve water. |
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Last, trim stems evenly. Tip: Wrap your bouquet loosely in colored tissue paper for a spectacular gift presentation. Flowers have always been an essential ingredient in the occasions of our lives, celebrating or commemorating life passages, as well as expressing appreciation of our relationships, achievements and events. |
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