We have all been guilty of shoving flowers into any type of vase when we are in a hurry. However, we all know as well that just a little bit of effort on our part will make even a few flowers look really special.
Even if you just pick a few blooms in your yard, look around for leaves such as coleus or herbs that can be added to them. Coleus pieces are especially useful if you strip off the lower leaves on the stems so they will not be under water. Cutting coleus also helps to make the coleus plant bush out and be more compact and not lanky over time.
Once you have picked the flowers and foliage, lie the pieces flat on a table. This helps you decide on a container. Just a few stems need something with a narrow neck, and a large bunch needs a container with a wider opening.
The flower arrangement should be roughly twice as tall as the container.
You can use a teapot or even a glass or jar, or you can try to match, or even contrast, the color of a container with the color of the flowers.
Use additional stems of rosemary, lavender, or mint to add scent and filler.
The longest and straightest stems are placed in the back or middle of the vase opening. Shorter and bent stems tuck into the front and sides.
You can also arrange the stems in your hand and then just insert it all into the opening.
This is Moya Andrews and today we focused on making bouquets.
