1. PURCHASE FLOWERS IN THEIR NATURAL SEASON
By doing this not only are they at their best quality, they are generally lower in price and last longer. Keep in mind however if they are winter flowers they will not enjoy our heating as much as we do, so it's best to keep them in the cooler rooms of the house.
2. CHOOSE YOUR VASE WISELY
Be sure to use clean vases and containers as bacteria is the biggest cause for shorter flower life. Choose the appropriate size and weight to balance your arrangement physically and visually. Don't be afraid to experiement with different vessels for your flower arrangements. You can use anything from jars to cans to bottles to teacups, baskets and more.
3. REUSING AND RECYCLING IS KEY
Rummage in your cupboards, thrift shops and yard sales for anything varied or different. Save glass jars, tins and plastic food containers of all shapes and sizes. Even the most unattractive containers can be used to line a basket or vessel to make them waterproof. Materials like hessian, banana leaves and dried or fresh lotus leaves can be used to cover unsightly or damaged containers.
4. KEEP IT SIMPLE
Keep it simple and understated with cases of simple greenery. Tropical leaves work really well and last for 2 weeks or more. A large vase of sticks can look equally effective as they last forever.
Reproduced with permission from Century 21 Life @
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