Seeing beautiful flower bouquets or arrangements might inspire many to try their hand at floral arranging. However, some might hold back, thinking it's difficult or fearing their creations won't turn out as beautiful as others'. They might worry about getting pricked by thorns in the process. If you're having those thoughts, this article might just change your mind.
The flower arranging methods provided by LoveYouFlower™ are guaranteed to be incredibly easy. With just 9 simple steps, you can create arrangements that look professional! Inadvertently, they might even turn out prettier, if I may say so myself. (Whispering)
9 flower arranging steps that you can do easily like a pro
1. Prepare the necessary equipment: For flower arranging, essential tools include 1. Pruning shears for cutting stems, 2. Various-shaped vases or containers depending on your preference, 3. Floral preservative or flower science gel to extend the lifespan of the flowers, 4. Clear water for the vases, 5. Different types of flowers. I'd recommend having at least 2 types of flowers or more, as it'll make the arrangement look more beautiful than using a single flower type.
2. Remove all the leaves from the prepared flowers, leaving only a few at the top if desired, to fill the empty space in the vase for the flower arrangement.
3. Measure the size of the flowers against the vase and trim them accordingly, cutting the stems at a diagonal angle. Cutting in this manner helps the flowers to absorb water better and last longer.
4. Fill the vase with water, ensuring it reaches about halfway up the vase. Remember to change this water every 3 days if you've filled it to the appropriate level. If the water level is low, frequent water changes are necessary. This step is crucial to prevent the water from spoiling and causing the flowers to wilt prematurely.
5. Add clay gel or scientific clay and mix well. If the clay gel sinks to the bottom, keep stirring until it dissolves into the water completely.
6. Arrange the foliage in an alternating pattern to create a base for the flowers. Make it in a grid or mesh-like structure, as it provides a sturdier base compared to other arrangements.
7. And now it's time to arrange the flowers. In this step, start with the flower that you want to be the focal point or the heart of this arrangement. It could be a brightly colored flower, a larger-sized bloom, or simply choose based on your preferences.
8. Place the second type of flower, which should be smaller than the first type. This is used for adornment, adding beauty around the arrangement.
9.If you feel the flower arrangement isn't to your liking, you can rearrange or add more elements to the parts you think are lacking. Similarly, if the leaves you've added make the arrangement look cluttered, you can remove them.
Special tips for arranging flowers
- The vase used must be clean. Some might think using an old vase without cleaning it is fine, but an old vase might contain bacteria that could make the flowers wither quickly.
- Consistently trimming the flower stems is essential. If not trimmed, the efficiency of water absorption to nourish the flower petals will decrease, causing the flowers to wilt faster.
- A shorter stem can endure longer. This is because the shorter the stem, the closer the distance between the stem end and the flower, allowing water to be absorbed and nourish the flower more quickly.
- Arrange large flowers in the center. And arrange small flowers around the area to make our vase look natural.