Fresh flowers · 3 min read
The first five minutes with fresh flowers
A clean vase, a fresh cut and a cool spot: the simple steps that help a new bouquet settle in at home.
- Unwrap gently
- Start with a clean vase
- Recut every stem
- Strip the lower leaves
Flower care
A little care goes a long way.
Most of what keeps flowers looking good happens in the first few minutes and the first few days. These guides cover both.
Arranging · 3 min read
Make a loose arrangement feel balanced
Height, spacing and a few gentle edits: how to make a relaxed bunch of flowers look settled in its vase.
- Start with height
- Work in odd groups
- Leave some space
- Let stems lean