Here are a few simple flower arrangement tips for the beginner. Each of these little tips can make a drastic different in the overall look of your unique design.

• Take off all leaves below the water line, otherwise they foul the water.
• Try recessing some flowers in order to get depth to your arrangement.
• Place a base under a top-heavy arrangement.
• Make a circular arrangement in a circular vase.
• Use square or oblong containers when angular designs are required.
• Crush or split the ends of all woody material before placing it in an arrangement.
• Group varieties and colours instead of dotting them about in the design.
• Make sure there is water in the container before commencing the arrangement, otherwise the stem ends will dry over.
• Give your flowers hours of drinking before arranging them. This will make them turgid and help them to last longer.
• Make your first placement very firm. The rest of the arrangement must be built around it.
• Remove the leaves from some woody stemmed flowers to allow more water to reach the blooms.
• Subtly cover the rim of the vase with drooping material in order to make the flowers and vase appear as one unit.
• Make an arrangement every day and feel the sense of achievement.