bridal bouquets and blooming roses

QuestionHow do you make a bridal bouquet using a bravo, and how can I make sure that the roases in the bouquet will bloom/open up at the right time? AnswerHi Melissa. Using a Bravo is similar to any other bri

drying hydrangeas

QuestionHi, I have been trying to dry the flowers from my plant for 2 years. I have tried drying them upside down they wilted. I googled it and said to wait until the flower was more mature. So I waited and cut flo

pee gee hydrangia flowers

QuestionI love to cut the flowers off my pee gee hydrangia tree and place them in a vase of water. The problem is that they get weepy and die within a week. How can I keep them longer? Can I dry them and keep them t

Black tulips

QuestionHi Jessica, When are black tulips in season and where can i purchase them in London or on the net? AnswerNot sure about in the UK, but here in the US, we import most of our tulips from Holland. Theyr

Floral arrangments

QuestionHello, I am making a fresh flower arrangement for a table top. I wish to insert a heart of roses in the center of the arrangement. Do you have a suggestion on how to hold such a heavy object in the arrangeme

Funeral Sholesale

Question ------------------------- Followup To Question - I recently went to work for a local florest who orders silk funeral wreaths - crosses etc... from another company. How common is this?  

hydrangea care

QuestionMy boyfriend has been sending me hydrangea arrangements. I love hydrangeas, but the problem Im having with them as an arrangement is that they are dying too quickly on me. I just got them yesterd

Thorns on Roses

QuestionI was taught to always remove the thorns on roses arrangements, but the new florist I currently work for says not to remove ther thorns.She said removing the thorns would kill the roses. Is this true? I have

grave blankets

QuestionHello, I would like to try to make a grave blanket. I have heard to use foam and I have heard to use chicken wire. What do you think? Do you have any instructions or a web site so that I

standing spray for a funeral

QuestionHow do I make a Standing Floral Spray? What holds the flowers on the easel, and what is the best way to keep them fresh throughout the outdoor process of the funeral? AnswerFor a hanging spray, youd need to

funeral spray

Questioncould you tell me how to make a funeral spray? I make headstone saddles, and want to try a spray. I need to know what supplies I need, and how to put one together.

Purple Wedding Flowers

QuestionHi! Im looking for some ideas on what flowers to combine for some arrangements for a wedding. Im looking for purple flowers and maybe some deep rose colored ones as well that could be combined to create som

Pwace Lilies

QuestionAre Peace Lilies toxic to humans or animals? AnswerYes, peace lilies are highly toxic to both humans and most domestic animals when ingested. They contain oxalate crystals, which inflame and swe

Silk floral arrangement

QuestionI want to make an arrangement in a large 25 inch floor vase but am not sure what type of flower and what shape to give the arrangement. The vase is made of metal, is oval at the top, a smaller neck and flare

seeking a great online wholesale silk floral supplier

QuestionHello! I am a home based company offering custom floral arrangements, I work with home owners and interior design companies, my problem is that my main wholesale outfitter is closing due to lack of sales the

Vases

QuestionHelp, I am getting married this June and Im after some tall slender glass vases which pout out at the top for my tables. Im told I can hire these, but I cant find anywhere on the web that can help me & Im ge

Wedding bouquet

QuestionI am doing bouquets for my daughters wedding, using Smithers Oasis Elegant bouquet holder. Ill be using roses -- and my question is, how far should I insert the stem . . . and do you have any tips for

annuals and perinnuals

Questionwhy might it be a good idea to make a flower garden with a mix of annuals and perinnuals? AnswerAnnuals bloom much longer, usually from spring to early autumn. Also, annuals grow much more quickly to

How to arrange long stem silk tulips

QuestionHi, I want to make table centerpiece arrangements for my 50th B day using white and pink tulips. The vases I am using are mirrored mosaic(non see thru)about 20 inches tall. Can you tell how to arrange them?

floral arrangement

Questionhi, I am about to train a student bout floral arrangement but it is my first time to enter a contest as a coach in this field. i want to know the rules and principles in floral arrangements. Can I have a pic