| Flower arrangement has become increasingly | | | | line in the centre. Place similar flowers on both |
| popular as a hobby. Even tough flowers are | | | | sides at the same angle by placing longer |
| already beautiful in their natural form; they need | | | | stemmed flowers closer to the lineo Choose a |
| to be creatively arranged once cut in order to | | | | good variety colors by balancing both dark and |
| give them a great look especially when they are | | | | light colors. Do not place all dark colored flowers |
| mixed with a variety of other flowers. A | | | | together and do not place them all at the top as |
| beautifully arranged flower can be a feast to the | | | | this will appear darker in light.o The size of the |
| eyes and soothing to the soul hence the | | | | arrangement should ideally be one and half the |
| importance of arranging them in a manner that | | | | size bigger than the container however small |
| will bring out the true beauty of the flowers. | | | | arrangements are also lovelyo Cut the stems of |
| Many people who have attempted flower | | | | the flowers and place them in lukewarm water |
| arrangements have found it immensely satisfying, | | | | before storing them in a cool place.o Mix lime soda |
| since it adds their personal touch making it more | | | | to three quarters of water and add them to the |
| meaningful to the intended receiver. This activity | | | | flower container to maintain the freshness of the |
| can also stimulate your creativity and can prove | | | | flowers |
| to be fun, especially when done with a group of | | | | Flowers can be arranged using any base other |
| friends. Apart from tapping your creativity, flower | | | | than the conventional vase such as bottles, |
| arranging can also be cost effective since you | | | | glasses, baskets and even bowls to suit your |
| would not need a professional to get it done for | | | | fancy. Flower arrangement is a fun and enjoyable |
| you. | | | | activity therefore it will how you go about it is |
| The following are a few guidelines for arranging | | | | important as it will reflect on your end product! |
| flowers:o Maintain a balance by imagining vertical | | | | |