Floral Arrangement 101

Floral designer Ardith Beveridge demonstrates some basic floral arrangements.

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Use flexible, non-corrosive florist's wire to keep flowers in place in a vase. Place some inside the vase and then wrap some around the outside of the vase.

Stones, frosted marbles, and sea glass can also act as a frog in a vase. To add an extra touch, insert tiny waterproof lights. They last about 18 hours in water. Place them under the stones to light up the stones.

Wrap curly willow wire around your hand and insert it into a round bowl vase. Add a few flowers. The willow wire will keep the flowers in place. Change the water every two to three days.

To arrange flowers in a wide-mouthed glass container, use clear florist's tape. Clean the edge of the vase with vinegar so that the tape will stick to the glass. Crisscross the tape across the opening, creating little squares. Insert flowers into each opening.

Use items around the house to make interesting and beautiful arrangements. Fill a large pitcher with hydrangeas and roses, for example.

Fill a small teapot with dainty flowers.

Wrap a bunch of grass around your hand and insert it into a glass vase. This makes the vase look more natural.

Use rainbow foam to create a display. Just place the desired amount in a zippered bag and add water until the foam is wet. Layer the foam by color in a wide-mouthed vase. Place a sheet of plastic wrap between each layer. Add more water after each layer. Insert flowers.

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- Ardith Beveridge
  Floral Designer and Teacher / Director, Koehler & Dramm
  Minneapolis, MN
  Phone: 612-362-3102
  E-mail: Abeveridge@koehlerdramm.com
  Website: www.koehlerdramm.com