How to Arrange Flowers for a Small Vase

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove any thorns using the knife.

   Remove any leaves that will be below the water level of the vase.
   
   Leaves will rot in water and make the flowers wilt more quickly, causing the water to smell.
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   Step 2: Prepare the vase.

   Make sure that your vase is clean.
   
   Fill with fresh cold water and add a small dash of household bleach to keep it nice and fresh.
   
   This may sound unlikely but it really works. , For this article, an aspidistra leaf is used.
   
   You can use any long leaf that is available. , The flowers should stand 6 centimeter (2.4 in) taller or half the height of the vase.
   
   This will ensure that they float over the top of the vase. , This allows as much water as possible to be drawn up to the head of the flower.
   
   With woody stems, such as roses, slightly split the stems up to 2 centimeter (0.8 in) up the middle as well. , Place the flowers in the vase, ensuring that they are all the same height and are evenly placed.
   
   Using the bear grass, put one end in close to the edge of the vase and loop it over the flowers.
   
   Then loop it into the other side.
   
   Repeat four times to give a stylish finish to your arrangement.
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   Step 3: Line the vase.

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   Step 4: Cut the stems.

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   Step 5: Always cut stems on an angle.

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   Step 6: Arrange the flowers.

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