06/10/2021
A Floral Designer Gives 9 Flower
Arranging Tips
Hi, everyone! My name is Nette, and I'm the floral
designer behind Fine Petals.
I've been arranging flowers professionally for a couple of years. In order to stay up-to-date with trends, I have close relationships with flowers, and I will share some of what I used to do here.
1. Always trim flowers at an angle.
Trim your stems to the desired length and cut the
stems' ends at an angle.
2. Remove any foliage that will be below water level.
It’s important to keep foliage out of the water because it causes bacteria growth which will, in turn, cause your flowers to die more quickly.
3. Use a clean vase.
If you use the same vase repeatedly for fresh flowers,
it’s important to actually wash the vase between
bouquets (don’t just rinse, but actually use soap and
hot water)
4. Refresh the water daily.
This extra step can help prolong the life of your
blooms, exponentially. When you change the water,
you are literally removing bacteria.
5. Give your arrangement some flower food.
You know those little packets you often get when you
buy flowers? They’re totally worth using! The sugary
formula feeds your flowers and keeps them vibrant
longer.
6. Use fresh, local, and seasonal flowers.
One of the things I love about floral design is that it
brings a little piece of the outdoors into our homes. I
believe that the most beautiful flowers are those you
get closest to your home.
7. Incorporate unexpected elements.
A fun way to make your arrangements interesting is to use non-traditional botanical elements. Blueberry
branches, artichokes, or pomegranates are fun
options.
8. Create a tape grid or use chicken wire.
It can be challenging to get your stems to stay in place without a little help. I recommend using a tape grid on clear vases or building a sphere of chicken wire (for extra design control) plus a tape grid on opaque vases.
9. Be strategic as you layer elements.
Start by creating a base with greenery, adding focal
points and then filling in with your remaining
ingredients.
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