Native American Centerpcs

QuestionI have 44 Native American Centerpieces to do. Client wants Indian Corn & Gourds in a handmade basket (provided by client). Client does not want them to look like Indian Corn & Gourds in a basket... any sugge

Goldfish and orchids

QuestionIf orchids are floating on top of the water of a goldfish bowl -- for a centerpiece for a banquet -- will the orchids kill the goldfish we are planning to add? If the goldfish are floating on the water

tall cylinder vase

QuestionI am doing a fresh floral arrangement in a 24 tall glass cylinder vase. What is your advice on using a bowl with foam to sit on the top of the vase or just to place the flowers straight down into the vase.

Calla lily eiffel tower centerpiece

QuestionI would like to do a 28 eiffel tower centerpiece for my wedding. How many large calla lilies can I fit in one vase? Would 3 stems and a few stems of bear grass fit? Im ordering the callas from Costco.com. A

silk vs bulb

QuestionIf someone asked you to fix a spring bouquet that would last a month without replacing it for a store display would you use silk or bulb flowers? AnswerHi Shelly! I would use both! Construct the

evergreens

QuestionWhich evergreens will hold up the longest when brought indoors for decorating? AnswerAny kind of pines & cedars. We live in Oklahoma. The key is to keep them in water or if you choose not to, keep th

baby christmas trees

QuestionIve been thinking of buying a young xmas tree from a store.Is there any special care they need? Can they stay inside? Thank you, I live in Calif. (bay area). Thank you AnswerThis all depends on the kind of

fruit/veggies in floral arrangements

Questionis there a way to coat or preserve fruit and/or veggies to keep the color and or fresh look when using them in an arrangement...or inside a vase? AnswerHi Julia, You are talking about whole, not cut, fruit

Bridal Bouquet

QuestionHi i just wanted to know how you can secure the roses in a bridal bouquet she wants a cascading on and im worried that the flowers will fall out HELP AnswerHi! Thanks for asking the question of casca

Snow

QuestionHi, Can snow help protect roots of a Hydrangea? AnswerWhile snow is a reasonably good insulator... its volume is not predictable in most areas. A better choice would be seedless straw or mulch. In ve

POT PLANT HOLDER

Questioni ASKED THIS QUESTION BEFORE BUT ONLY RECEIVED A RESPONSE THAT IT WAS ANSERED BEFORE AND I DID RECEIVE A RESPONSE SAYING I SHOULD GET AN ANSWER IN THREE DAYS. I HAVE A CHERUB ALABASTER PLOWER POT WITH

Pakistani/American wedding

QuestionWould you be able to suggest some ideas for table centerpieces for a cross cultural wedding. We would like to have the garnet and gold color scheme since the bride will be wearing traditional Pakista

floral arranging

QuestionIve been seriously considering getting into a business that revolves around fresh flower arrangements. Ive taken an Ikebana class and another simple flower arranging class. I loved the classes and what I lea

Railing floral arrangements

QuestionWhat is the best way to secure an fresh floral arrangement to a winding staircase railing. I will have 2 larger floral arrangements and 2 smaller. In between I will have plumosa garland as a swag

Quinceanera (spanish fiiftenn b-day party)

QuestionHello, I am trying to make my own centerpieces for my daughters party, which will be held in August of 09. I am hoping to use light blue and white carnations. Can I find light blue carnations or

keeping roses in place

QuestionQUESTION: I would like to totally submerge roses, 7 inches tall, in water in a clear narrow vase. How do I attach the roses to the bottom so they do not move. I want them to be arranged ver

Calla lillys in eiffel tower vase?

Questionhi how many black pearl & white calla lillys do you think will be able to fit into a Eiffel tower vase. Here are the measurements: 24 in high the top diameter measures 2-1/8. The base measures 4-

rose arrangements, how many and how tall?

QuestionI am making arrangements in 6 inch cylinder vases and am wondering how many roses i will need to buy and, if making a dome-shaped arrangement, how long should i cut the stems. I dont want to waste too

Filler flowers

QuestionWhat are good white filler flowers for a small arrangement other than babys breath (not too costly either)? AnswerSorry it has taken a bit of time to respond - I havent been on the computer until now - &nbs

floral arrangement for headstone

QuestionHello, I would like to design a floral arrangement for my mother headstone for Mothers Day in a pink shade. Her headstone is black and there are 2 small vases on the side and I am not sure of how or wh