How to Make Floral Arrangements

Save some money and make your own floral arrangements.

Making floral arrangements for your home, business or special event is a fun activity for all ages. The flowers you arrange bring warmth and fresh aromas to any room. Perhaps you just want a small flower arrangement for your dining room table, foyer or special event. You can buy flowers at any florist and easily make floral arrangements on your own.

Things You'll Need

• Container
• Flowers and greenery of your choice
• Flower preservative
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Gather your materials and purchase flowers from a florist or garden store. Ideally, you want to use a container that is taller than it is wide. Greenery is important because it not only accents the flower arrangement, it also helps hold up the arrangement itself.

2. Fill the flower container three-quarters full of fresh water and add a flower preservative. This will keep the flower arrangement fresh for a longer period of time.

3. Insert the greenery before you insert the flowers. Place the greenery around the edges of the flower container, making sure the stems touch the bottom. This will be the foundation the flower arrangement will rest upon.

4. Add the flowers. Cut the stems at varying lengths, but not so drastic that they disappear into the container. You want the flowers to be seen. Insert more greenery throughout the flower arrangement to give it additional support.

5. Continue adding flowers and greenery until the flower arrangement is sturdy and tight.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure all stems are in the water or they will dry out.

• If you want a round flower arrangement, be sure to cut the stems at the same length and arrange as necessary.

• Add a large festive ribbon around the vase if desired.

• Read the directions on the plant preservative before pouring it into the water. You need to make sure you don't pour too much or too little or the flower arrangement could wilt sooner.