Top 5 plants to grow for flower arranging

For flower arranging you need plants. Each season has different plants, and some are more used than others. So what are the top 5 choices for those who successfully practice the art of flower arranging?

Bergenia, particularly the type Bergenia delavayii. While in spring the leaves are a nice fresh green, in winter they are a [...]

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Flower arranging and painting

If you’re stuck for ideas on your next flower arranging activity, here is one for you: check out some of the Impressionist paintings (there are some great reproductions on the internet if you don’t have the time to go to a museum), and get inspired!
All the periods are an inspiration for flower arranging, however Impressionists [...]

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Choosing colors for flower arranging

As in anything that is for eye pleasure, colors are the most eye-catching elements in a flower arranging design. Color can be harmonious when used in mass arrangements, or exquisite as displayed in more modern arrangements.

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Preserving water lilies for flower arranging

Did you know that water lilies are excellent material for flower arranging? Water lilies are probably the largest and more important group of aquatic plants. They vary greatly in size. These tropical plants can be grown in milder climate only in hot houses, but these days they are relatively easy to find.

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Grow your own Eucalyptus for flower arranging foliage

Eucalyptus comes in an infinite variety and it is truly one of the best foliage materials for us, flower arrangers. If you own a small garden, having a mature Eucalyptus tree, which grows narrowly and doesn’t cast a deep shade, you have a winner on your hands. Not only they are gorgeous and exotic, but [...]

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5 Tips to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer

Although flower arranging can be used with fresh flowers and artificial flowers/silk flowers as well, there is nothing better than having a vase of fresh flowers around your home. Especially when the flowers have nice smell as well, it is a pure pleasure to be in that room. Sadly, cut flowers only stay fresh for [...]

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