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The
Art of Flower Arranging
If you love flowers and
are keen on the idea of bringing them into your home, then why not
try flower arranging! Arrangements can add style and décor,
as well as brighten up rooms and bring an aspect of nature into
the home. With so many glorious varieties you can create stunning
displays all year round and enjoy the colors, scents and textures
they bring with them.
When buying flowers choose
those still in bud whenever possible. Before arranging or placing
into water, remove the leaves from the bottom of the stems and cut
slantways to the desired length. Some hard-stemmed varieties, such
as Roses, should be plunged into boiling water for a few seconds.
Once arranged, remember to top up the water when necessary and to
change it if it discolors.
There’s no need
to feel that arrangements only look good in vases as this isn’t
the case. You can use whatever vessel you feel appropriate, be it
a glass, bottle, basket, or bowl. For some arrangements you may
need the flowers to stay totally in place (for instance if creating
a table arrangement) and therefore using oasis to secure the stems
is appropriate. Oasis can be easily cut to the shape and size required.
If containers are too deep or if you want to add a decorative feature,
they can be partly filled with pebbles or glass nuggets.
Arrangements don’t
have to be large or boost masses of flowers to be effective. Small
and simple displays, and those using only one type of flower, are
equally as beautiful. If it works well for you and looks good in
your home, then stick with it!
The types of flowers
available vary according to what’s in season, so take advantage
of this and experiment with different flowers throughout the year.
Don’t forget greenery as this can be added to an arrangement
or used on its own to produce an evergreen-style display. It’s
not only fresh flowers that can be used dried flowers offer a great
alternative and last much longer! Flowers with high perfume can
add wonderful scent to your home, so why not produce a scent arrangement
using flowers such as Lilies, Sweet Peas, Tulips and Wallflowers.
Whatever you do - be
creative, have fun and enjoy the art of flower arranging!
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