Here are some things to think about when decorating your home with flowers:
1. Pick a vase or container that matches your table shape. Whatever the flower arrangement, it will look more harmonious if you match a round vase to a round table, square to square or oval to oval.
2. Add to the beauty of your cut flower arrangements by using branches from a blooming azalea shrub, dried twigs, bamboo or reeds. If you use bamboo or reeds (or other similar plants with hollow stems), be sure you cut a notch in the upper part of each joint that will be under water so that the stem becomes filled. The flowers of shrubs, such as azaleas, should have the stems slit or the bark peeled up so that it will expose as large a surface as possible of woody fiber to soak up the water. Leave the cut parts on the plant so that it looks like ribbons. This will absorb the most water and make the flowers last longer.
3. When using flowers such as poppy or hollyhock, cut the stems and put the blooms into water immediately. If you wait, they produce a milky sap that will dry and seal up the end of the stalk so that it can't absorb the water. Using warm (not hot) water will help even more. Don't forget to wash your hands after handling sappy stems; the sap can cause skin rashes.
4. Don't over-crowd your flowers. Leave room around the stems so that each flower can get the moisture it needs.
Container Tips:
1. As a rule, you should choose containers with little or no pattern. Patterns in the container will take the focus away from your beautiful flowers.
2. Be careful with trumpet shaped vases. They are not a good choice because they are prone to tipping, especially when used with heavier flowers.
3. Heavy-headed flowers, such as peonies or irises, do well in pewter mugs or beer steins. The mugs are heavier and, again, prevent tipping.
4. Use small glass bowls for smaller flowers such as violets. They are also good for flowers and buds that have been broken off their stems.
Use freshly cut flowers to give your rooms a quick “makeover.” Even if you don't have your own flower garden, you can get flowers from your local supermarket. Flowers can make the dreariest rooms sparkle.
Fresh Flowers For Wedding
Aries: March 21 - April 20
Flower: You can match the enthusiasm and zeal of Aries with fresh flowers that have the color of passion and symbolize romance like the anything-but-demure red tulip flower. You can make a beautiful bouquet of red tulips and it will dazzle with unbound energy. The red tulip will appeal to your love with bold gestures and display an appreciation of the slightly unexpected.
Taurus: April 21 - may 21
Flower: The Taurus is a strong sun sign and the only flower that will fit the mantle of a Taurean and his/her love for nature’s exotic beauty is the lily. The richness of lily will symbolize the Taurus’s respect for beautiful forms, history, and fragrance that will initiate an indulgence that is romantic and sensual.
Gemini: may 22 - June 21
Flower: Gemini is a sun sign that is full of surprises and hence the best way to greet this sun sign is by giving him a nice surprise like an intricately designed bouquet of roses. Yes! Rose is the flower for Gemini and it symbolizes the true essence of their sun sign. Rose for a Gemini stands for love and companionship. Apart from that, it will be able to convey different types of sentiments depending on the flower’s color. The roses are considered as the perfect match for Gemini’s multi-dimensional or twin sides that can from vary from friendship to passion and from quiet sophistication to a burst of energy and fun.
Cancer: June 22 - July 22
Flower: Cancer the water sign is one of the most generous sun signs among all and the best way to appreciate them is by gifting a bouquet of delphinium. Delphinium, named such because they are dolphin-shaped, symbolizes ardent attachment, an open heart, and a comfortable feeling of levity.
Leo: July 23 - august 22
Flower: One of the strongest sun signs, Leo’s are proud people and the only flower that will complement their desire and personality is the fiery sunflowers. The sunflower captures the confidence as well as the strength of a Leo who is basically a loving spirit.
Virgo: August 23 - September 23
Flower: A practical and intellectual earth sign, the flower that provokes their lighthearted side is the Daisy-like asters.
Libra: September 24 - October 23
Flower: The only flower that complements the true nature of a Libra is the star-shaped hydrangeas. Symbolically, hydrangeas personify a complete balance of the opposites and hence is perfect for the Libra, which is symbolized with balancing scale.
Scorpio: October 24 - November 22
Flower: One of the strongest sun signs and ruled by Pluto, this is a overtly passionate sign and the only flower that can capture the Scorpio’s sensuous side is the lush red peonies. The Peonies have a bold and passionate red color that embodies a deep sense of romance often complementing Scorpio’s sensitivity as well as power.
Sagittarius: November 23 - December 21
Flower: You can capture the Sagittarian’s multiple personalities with an equally complimenting flower which is the carnations. Carnation is associated with many hues of the same personality and symbolizes love, intellect, fascination, and luck.
Capricorn: December 22 - January 20
Flower: The flower the complements the dependable and responsible nature of a Capricorn is the African violets.
Aquarius: January 21 - February 19
Flower: Aquarian’s are known for their intuitive and spiritual characteristics and hence the flower that complements their personality the most is orchids.
Pisces: February 20 - March 20
Flower: The Piscean flower is the Alstroemeria that captures the right mix of generosity, beauty and splendor.
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