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Branches and tall foliage can serve as line flowers.
Plus it's an economical way to try out new and different flowers! Select a narrow necked vase and fill with water. Cut flower stem to about twice the height of your vase. Strip stem so that no leaves will be covered by water. |
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Strip stems so that no leaves will be covered by water. Cut stems to about twice the height of your vase, leaving several stems an inch or two longer for the center of your bouquet. |
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Feed Your Flowers?Always start with a clean vase and add a packet of cut flower food to warm water.
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Often the vase should make up one half to one-third the size of the total arrangement (for example, three-foot tall gladiolus need a 12 - 18" vase). DO make sure the container has appropriate water-holding capacity in proportion to the quantity and size of the flowers (sunflowers don't fit in a bud vase, for example). |
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Place flower in vase. To give added support and beauty, add a stem or two of linear foliage or a curly twig.
Flowers have distinct shapes, fragrances, and colors. |
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Flowers have distinct shapes, fragrances, and colors. In learning about floral design, let nature and your own creative inspiration be your guide.
Step back and look over your work. |
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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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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. Starting from the middle of the foam, and working outward in a circular fashion, create a "green foundation" by inserting foliage.
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Pick up one flower and one foliage stem. Begin by placing one stem directly on top of the other at about a 45-degree angle. |
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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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Flowers have distinct shapes, fragrances, and colors. In learning about floral design, let nature and your own creative inspiration be your guide. And above all, have fun! Line flowers are tall, and as the name implies, give your bouquet height, width, and a balanced look. Branches and tall foliage can serve as line flowers. |
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Use clean vases or containers. 2. Remove all leaves which will be under water in the vase. Submerged leaves will rot and create bacteria, shortening the life of your bouquet. |
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