How To Arrange Flowers Like A Pro In 8 Simple Steps

Flowers are a gift from nature. They are a beautiful way to brighten up any space, make is smell divine and bring in some color. And while anyone can plop a bunch of flowers into a vase and call it a day, you can go and extra mile and create a beautiful flower arrangement for your home. While it may seem like a daunting task to make a cohesive arrangement either from the blooms of your own garden or with flowers from a florist, we are here to tell you it’s not impossible. We managed to get the professionals to spill their secrets and give us some great tips and tricks. That’s why today we will show you how to arrange flowers like a pro in just a few simple steps.

Flowers are a gift from nature

We will show you how to arrange flowers like a pro

How To Arrange Flowers Like A Pro

No matter what type of greenery or blooms you are working with, all good flower arrangements have a few staple elements. And whether you want a modest or impressive bouquets, this foolproof formula can be applied to pretty much any type of floral arrangements. So, let’s see how you can make your very own beautiful, breathtaking arrangement.

All good flower arrangements have a few staple elements

This formula can be applied to any type of floral arrangements

#Gather materials

First things first. You need to gather all the materials you will need for the floral arrangement. From start to finish. By getting everything in one place, the process will go smoother, so we highly recommend not skipping this step. Here is what you will need:

You need to gather all the materials you will need

• Scissors: You will need some good scissors to trim off stems and get rid of leaves.
• Vase: It’s important to choose a good vase. One that suits your needs and complements your blooms. It needs to be big enough to hold everything.
• Plant food: If you have bought a pre-made bouquet then make sure to keep the packet of plant food or ask your local florist for some. This will help keep the flowers alive much longer.
• Water: Unless the flowers are fake, you will most definitely need water.
• Flowers: Make sure to get greenery, primary flowers, secondary flowers, and some filler flowers.

You will need some good scissors to trim off stems 

#Cut and prepare flowers

Once you’ve arrived home with your flowers, you might want to start arranging them right away. However, you first need to prep them, so they last longer. First, you will need to remove any extra leaves and damaged petals. You also want to get rid of any unwanted buds that are on the same stem as the full flower. Once you’ve cleaned up the stems, make a diagonal cut to the bottom of the stems. Then put the flowers in some water with flower food. This is not your final vessel, just a temporary one.

You first need to prep your flowers

#Create structure

While mechanics aren’t always needed, they are super useful when it comes to holding your flowers in place. By creating a structure in the vase, you can build an airy arrangement with less material. Some very common mechanic that professionals use are floral tape, flower frogs, and chicken wire. The tape comes in mainly green or is clear. It can be used to break the opening of the vase into smaller segments that take and hold your stems in the position you want them to be. Just make a simple grid of tape on the vase opening and that’s it.

@theorganizedwallet Trying out the Tape Grid Technique with this @Trader Joe’s flower arrangement! Read More at Archziner