Spring rain has arrived and delivered a wave of buttercups & daises.
A relaxing way to bring a bit of spring into the home is with a wildflower arrangement.
A few tips to keep in mind while preparing flowers for arrangement.
1. Cut stems as long as possible at an angle
2. Trim off all lower leaves
3. Place cut stems in water immediately
Wildflowers easily lend themselves to a simple casual arrangements.
Design elements to keep in mind are color, texture, and silhouette.
Pick one color to showcase, then add a secondary color to complement the pallet.
Grass stalks that has gone to seed offer hight and texture variety
to the arrangement.
A gathering of smaller blossoms make a big impression when grouped
in dozens. A cuff of variegated hosta leaves add a finished look to the
arrangement while reinforcing the color pallet.
arrangement while reinforcing the color pallet.
The silhouette of these wildflower arrangements are slightly symmetrical
as it offers more structure to the loose natural form.
I have found the more structured the flower, the more asymmetrical the
arrangement should become.
I hope these tips encourage you to attempt a wildflower arrangement of your own.
