Palm Tree
Palm Tree

By Stacy Ling

Want to Learn How to Arrange Flowers Like a Pro?

Whether you are arranging flowers in a vase or as a centerpiece on the  dining table, follow these simple tips for floral success.

Supplies Needed to Arrange Flowers

 – Fresh Flowers – Plant Food – Vase, Container, Bucket, or Other Vessel – Floral Tape, Floral Frog, or Wet Floral Foam – Water - Sharp Snips or Scissors

Gather Supplies

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Before getting started, gather everything you need to arrange flowers.

How to Make Cuts

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Before making fresh cuts, measure the flowers against the container to see where you want to cut. Make fresh cuts on a diagonal.

Prepare the Container

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Use floral tape, floral frog or foam to help secure flowers. Fill the container with fresh water halfway and add fresh flower food.

Create a Base

01.

Start with fresh foliage plants first and make a base that will hold the flowers.

Add Flowers

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Next add the flowers that will be the focal point like roses or hydrangeas. Then add in filler or smaller flowers like baby’s breath or chrysanthemums.

How Does It Look?

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Step back as you work and see if you need to rearrange to get the right look. Is it symmetrical? Is there enough texture?

Keep Tucking 

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Add flowers and greens until you get the right balanced look to YOU!