Flower Basics

Gardenias are among the most prized of flowers. Their fragrance is intoxicating, and virtually impossible to replicate in all its beauty, though many perfumers have tried. In addition to their...

Delivering flowers is a gregarious gesture, but it can get complicated when your intended recipient is rarely home. However, flower delivery companies suggest alternatives to leaving roses in the...

Gardenias are tropical evergreen shrubs, well known for their sweetly fragrant white flowers, so preserving them is well worth the effort. You can enjoy your gardenia floral arrangement by...

Many people like to extend the beauty of flowers by drying them. A beautiful, perfectly dried flower can be used in floral arrangements to enhance the interior decor of a home year round. Peony...

The packages selected by an upscale florist can be just as important as the floral arrangements themselves. For this reason, many florists focus on unique packaging styles to impress their customers.

Floral arrangements are rarely complete without some type of greenery accent for contrast. Whether your goal is to make simple table centerpieces or to construct a grand showpiece, fresh rolled...

Flowers are a beautiful accent for any room, however, all too quickly they wilt and you have to dispose of them. Several factors affect the life of cut flowers, including sunlight, water condition...

Large flower arrangements add a decorative element to a dining table or entryway table in the home. They are constructed for libraries, funeral homes, weddings, monuments, store displays,...

Flower arrangements for summer work great in containers that can be found around your house. Make some great flower arrangements for summer with tips from a floral designer in this free video on...

To make fresh flower arrangements, all you really need is a glass vase or basket to put your flowers in. Create a simple flower arrangement with help from a floral designer in this free video on...

Arrange roses in a vase with Baby's Breath or other filler to give a lots of interest in the vase. Discover how to create a nice formal look for your dinner party with advice from a floral...

When arranging lilies, you'll need a tall cylinder vase, two montes terra leaves and five or six stems of the stargazer lilies. Learn to arrange lilies with help from a floral designer in this...

To arrange orchids, it's nice to have a tall vase in order to hold the orchids in place. Make a beautiful arrangement of orchids with tips from a floral designer in this free video on floral...

Ti leaves make their way into the repertoire of most experienced floral designers because of their staying power and versatility. The long, wide and flexible foliage lends itself to a number of...

Floral arrangements and bouquets are often expensive and elaborate and it is a shame to have to simply dispose of them after use. Preserving floral arrangements is a great way to create a keepsake...

Floral tubes come in a variety of lengths, sizes and types. They have been used in projects by florists for many years. These polypropylene plastic tubes are unbreakable and easy to use. A snap-on...

If you have peonies in your flower bed, you already know how much interest and color they can add to the landscape. However, you're missing out if you aren't cutting a few of the big splashy...

Proms are a formal dance usually held in the spring at American high schools. In addition to selecting a dress or tuxedo, buying tickets and arranging transportation, selecting flowers is a common...

Creating your own flower arrangements for weddings, funerals, proms and other events can save you the expense of buying flower arrangements from a florist. As you design your own floral...

Arranging flowers in a square vase requires filler flowers, greenery, water, floral clippers, a square vase and a dozen roses. Determine the best arrangement for your flowers when using a square...

To arrange a dozen roses, you'll need some greenery, a vase, water, floral clippers and of course a dozen roses. Properly arrange a dozen roses with the advice of a flower shop owner in this free...

To dry out a corsage, you'll need to spray it with aerosol hairspray. Learn to dry out your corsage from a flower shop owner in this free video on floral arrangements.

Making floral bouquets requires using ranunculus, greenery, floral tape, pins, ribbon, floral cutters, scissors and flowers. Find out how to make a beautiful floral bouquet with tips from a flower...

Hand corsages are made using several materials, including filler flower, greenery, floral tape, flower clippers and more. Discover how to make hand corsages with the help of a flower shop owner in...

When making silk flower bouquets, you'll need to cut the flowers apart because they usually come in bunches. Find out how to make silk flower bouquets with tips from a flower shop owner in this...

Making a bouquet with ranunculus requires the use of greenery, floral tape, pins, ribbon, floral cutters and scissors. Create a beautiful bouquet with ranunculus with the guidance of a flower shop...

To make floral arrangements with carnations, requires the use of greenery, floral tape, floral scissors, wet foam oasis, a knife, a container and carnations. Learn to use carnations with your...

To make boutonnieres yourself, you'll need several materials, including floral tape, flower clippers, wire clippers and more. Discover how to make your own boutonnieres with the instruction of a...

Fresh cut flowers are a perishable product. Not only does a fresh flower need to transported fresh from the market to the florist shop where it will be sold, it needs to be in excellent condition...

Funeral floral arrangements are not difficult to make (see reference 1), and making your own will not only save money but also add a personal touch to your floral offering. Funeral arrangements...

Have you received knickknacks as gifts? Maybe you've collected a particular kind yourself. Are they stored in a china closet, or on a shelf where they're ignored? Here's a reason to dust off...

Flowers can bring great joy to our lives, but too many of us are timid when it comes to arranging flowers. We feel intimidated by professional floral designers and limit our creativity to choosing...

Artificial flower arrangements are welcomed gift and decoration choices because they tend to be low-maintenance and cost-efficient. You may be surprised to learn that you can create your own...

Cut flowers are used to recognize major life transitions such as birth, marriage and death as well as less significant events such as a new job or home. A gift of cut flowers can help someone...

Flower arrangement is a form of compositional art. You use color, scale, texture and contrast to show off the flowers and their surroundings. In addition to the selection of blooms, the container...

Floral arrangements in vases are usually created in water. This is because floral foam is hard to fit into many vases, although some wide vases do have floral foam. Whether you use foam or water,...

Choices and options for arranging flowers are as varied as the flowers themselves. Arrangements can be adapted to personal style, setting, season, event theme and even created to suit a specific...

The only thing wrong with receiving a big bouquet of your favorite fresh flowers is knowing you'll enjoy them for so short a time. After briefly gracing your home with color and elegance, they'll...

Australia is a country of vast geographic and climatic variety, which provides for a generous array of indigenous flower types. The six types of flowers below make up a significant portion of the...

Gerber daisies known botanically a gerbera, and more commonly as African daisies, are colorful single blooms on long, gracefully arching, slightly furry, green stems. With their natural dramatic...

Stephanotis is a tender tropical flowering vine that has fragrant white blooms. It blooms from mid-summer to early fall, depending on your climate zone. It is also called "Bridal Bouquet" and...

If your space, time and budget for floral landscaping were unlimited, then your landscaping challenges would be virtually eliminated. However, many people find that they are challenged in one of...

A colorful, country style arrangement is perfect for everyday flowers in your home or when you want a casual look for a summer garden party. Using rustic containers and seasonal accents, you can...

Many factors can cause flowers to wilt, but with proper care, preparation, and attention to a few details, flowers will stay beautiful much longer. By following a few tips, you can keep tulips,...

Tie a bow with ribbon for a simple decoration on your floral arrangement. Learn how to use ribbons in this free flower arrangement video from a professional florist.

Changing your water and using floral mixtures will make your floral arrangement last longer. Learn more tips for keeping fresh arrangements in this free flower arrangement video from a...

Adding a filler flower softens the look of the floral arrangement. Learn how to add baby breath filler flowers in this free flower arrangement video from a professional florist.

If you want to create a simple floral arrangement, adding one or two accent flowers really makes the arrangement pop. Learn tips for adding accent flowers in this free flower arrangement video...

Wooden picks can be used to extend flower stems or attach decorations to the arrangement. Learn how to use wood picks for floral arrangements in this free video from a professional florist.

Before beginning to make a floral arrangement, learn how to pick a vase, scissors, and knife for arranging flowers in this free flower arrangement video from a professional florist.