How to Arrange a Spring Bouquet

March 2nd, 2017

One of the most gratifying ways to invite the spring indoors is to have one or more bouquets of fresh flowers. But there is a trick to arranging a spring bouquet and even more tricks for keeping fresh flowers looking good for as long as possible. If you’re decorating your apartments in San Mateo with fresh spring bouquets and you want them to look their best for as long as possible, here are the tips you need.

How to Put Together A Bouquet

1. Start Big and Go Small

This is the opposite of most things in life. But with a bouquet, you want your center flower to be the longest stem so it will be the pinnacle of the bouquet. It can be one flower or a cluster of the same stem, but it should consist of just one type of flower, and be magnificent enough so that it dominates the display.

2. Add Fillers Next

Next, you’ll want to add your greenery to the bouquet. This can be ferns or other fronds with green leaves that go well around the center stems. The greenery should be added until it encompasses the entirety of the bouquet. In other words, however wide the greenery stands out, that’s how wide your bouquet will be.

3. Insert the Supplementary Flowers

Next, it’s time to insert the flowers into the greenery that will be add-ons. These might be daisies, carnations or other simpler flowers that are pretty, but won’t distract from the main attraction.

4. Give a Final Arrangement

Now that you have your whole bouquet assembled, it’s time to give a final arrangement with your hands. Just move the flowers around until they look visually appealing to you. Contrasting colors go well together, as do contrasting petal shapes.

How to Make Fresh Flowers Last a Long Time

Here are some tips for making your bouquet last as long as possible.

• If you add a few stalks of foxglove to the arrangement, it will extend the life of the bouquet.
• If the water gets murky, add a few drops of bleach to the water to make stems perk up.
• In warmer temperatures, use a spray bottle of water to revive blooms.
• Drop an aspirin into the water to enliven droopy blossoms.

Now that you know the secrets to arranging a spring bouquet, it’s time to try it yourself! While you’re at it, why not take a tour of available floor plans at the 888 San Mateo Apartments in Anaheim. You’ll be glad you did!