Nature provides year-round inspiration for floral arrangement, and touches of seasonal accents add texture and interest to any design. When contemplating the design of your arrangement, consider the time of year and the flowers that are abundant in your environment. If you choose flowers that are in season, you’ll not only save money but also […]

Once you understand the elements of a floral arrangement and some basic design principles, you can try your hand at a few projects. Pick a type of arrangement, pace yourself, practice, and have fun. Vase Arrangements   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by James Greig (@stemandgreen) You may have some vases […]

Whether you know it or not, you probably have an innate sense of design. When you accessorize your walls or mantel, arrange furniture, or choose color schemes for your rooms, you’re thinking like a designer—and the same thing happens when you arrange flowers. There are some universal rules of floral design that can help you […]

Any good design is the sum of its parts. The best floral arrangements are composed of four key components: greenery, line flowers, focal flowers, and filler flowers. Greenery Greenery serves as the foundation of most arrangements. Use greens to cover your container or as a vase filler to hold flowers in place. Greens with a […]

Once you’re ready to arrange flowers, it’s time to set up your workspace and choose flowers to work with. How to Set Up Your Workspace First, find a spot that’s conducive to the often messy work of arranging flowers. This area should contain the following: Flat, counter-height work surface: A kitchen counter is an ideal place […]

You can find most of the following flower-arranging tools and supplies at any hardware store or garden center. Others are available online and at most craft stores or florists. Knife img:sprucemn.com A small Swiss Army knife or retractable knife is the most important and useful tool for arranging flowers. Pruning clippers img:amazon.com Garden clippers are […]

Fresh flowers have long been admired for their beauty and perfumed scents. Though you might be inclined just to stick fresh flowers in a vase willy-nilly, there’s actually an art to creating eye-catching, decorative floral arrangements. Flower arranging isn’t just for professional florists or floral designers: anyone with a little imagination can learn to craft […]