Flower Arrangements: Video Series

Pressing flowers is easily done by placing the bud in the middle of a phone book, stacking more phone books on top and letting it sit in a cool, dry place. Create beautifully pressed flowers for scrap-booking or decoration with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Wrapping flowers for a gift can be done by laying the arrangement diagonally on a few squares of tissue paper or newspaper, folding up the bottom corner and folding in either side. Complete a wrapped bouquet of flowers using colorful ribbon with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Preserving flowers with sand is a great way to create dried flower arrangements, and it can be easily done by pouring dry sand over an open bud, letting it sit for three to four weeks and slowly pulling the bud out of the sand. Preserve flowers perfectly in clean sand with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Reviving a wilted cut flower requires cutting the bottom of the stem at an angle, which increases the surface area where the flower absorbs water. Keep the water fresh everyday for longer-lasting fresh flowers with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Sending flowers involves planning ahead, ordering special flowers through a florist and having them make a beautiful arrangement. Be sure to include a card when sending flowers to someone special with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Buying flowers online is best done by finding a local florist with a Web site that exhibits their floral arrangements, as the delivery and shipping charges will be much less for local delivery. Purchase flowers online with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Selling flowers online sometimes requires getting an agricultural license, but working through a florist is a great way to get started. Learn about flowers, create arrangements and post photos online with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Sunflowers should be picked right after the bloom has blossomed, and the stalk should be kept as long as possible. Put a few stalks of sunflowers in lukewarm water for a beautiful summer arrangement with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

To deliver flowers, place the arrangement in a sturdy container that will not tip over, place it on the floor of the car, and drive slowly around corners and over bumps. Deliver a flower arrangement carefully with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Making flowers for hair is easily done by using floral wire to wrap a fresh bud onto a plastic hair comb, which should be done the morning of the event to ensure the flower looks its best. Create a hairpiece of flowers with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Drying out flowers is best done when they are in full bloom, and hanging them upside down for three weeks is a great way to dry them without drooping. Dry a bouquet of flowers to enjoy for months to come with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Aspirin is thought to preserve cut flowers because of the acidity, but fresh water every couple of days is the best way to keep cut flowers looking fresh. Trim the stems of cut flowers at an angle with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Different types of flowers that are great for flower arrangements are roses, sunflowers, tulips, orchids and daisies, all of which sit well in a vase. Mix a variety of flowers to create an eclectic arrangement with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Flowers that attract birds are high-pollen flowers, such as zinnias or snap dragons, but sunflowers are also a great flower for birds because they produce sunflower seeds. Find flowers that will encourage the presence of birds in a garden with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

When arranging a bouquet of flowers, begin placing foundation pieces, such as greenery or filler flowers, start adding in secondary flowers, and place the feature flowers in last. Use a circular pattern when placing flower stems in an arrangement with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.

Preserving fresh flowers in a vase can be done by adding floral food available at a florist shop, adding a teaspoon of bleach to the water, changing the water every two days and keeping the arrangement out of direct sunlight. Use these steps to keep fresh flowers lasting longer with helpful advice from the owner of a flower shop in this free video on flower arrangements.