10 Top-Notch Flower Arranging Tips

From using pins to secure moss to mixing fruit with flowers, try out these simple tips to create beautiful and lively floral arrangements for your seasonal tablescapes.

Cutting stems at an angle will help the flowers soak up water properly from the vessel.

While leaves can enhance the intended look of a floral arrangement, they also collect bacteria that can be damaging to the stem and surrounding flowers. When creating an arrangement, strip away leaves to ensure more longevity for the flowers.

Many beautiful flowers contain pollen in their stamens which can easily stain fabrics or furniture. Before completing your arrangement, be sure to remove any stainable pollen from the leaves. This is especially common in stargazer lilies which produce a deep rusty red pollen which will quickly damage textiles.