Selling silk arrangements

QuestionI need advice on how to sell silk arrangements online. My job is slowing down for the summer and I need to make extra income. Thanks AnswerIts difficult to do since the shipping is always an issue. Ho

Ranunculus & Oasis Foam

QuestionCan Ranunculus survive in oasis foam? Or do they prefer water only? Answer For a wedding? If it is in the floral foam of a bouquet holder - it will last longer if you place the ranunculus between hard

Arreglos florales para una graduacion

QuestionHola Carin: Estoy encargada de decorar el auditorio en donde se va a celebrar una graduacion de escuela superior (High School). Me gustaria saber que ideas me podrias dar, por ejemplo, que tipo de flor

clear vase arrangement

QuestionHow could I or should I cover the view of the flower stems in a crystal vase of Gladiolas? I was planning a center piece for a bridal shower. Thanks AnswerHi Deborah, its Trish from Grand Lake F

flower arrangement for grave vases

Questionhow do I make an arrangement for a grave that has a headstone with 2 vases? AnswerHi Janie, If I were to decorate this type of headstone, I would put two matching arrangements in the vases if both people

Floral design class or school

QuestionHello, I prepare floral arrangements for my church each sunday, I am self taught. I want my flowers to be beautiful and professional looking. Do you know of a school in the Maryland, Prince Georg

growing cut peony flowers

QuestionPlease can you tell me the best way to get peony blooms to open quickly. AnswerHi Sarah - If the buds are coloured up and about the size of a squash ball then you can bring them into the heat which will spe

cut peonies

QuestionPlease can you tell me the best way to get peony blooms to open quickly. AnswerUse preservative from a floral shop, cut them with a very sharp knife and use warm water. Set them in the filtered light. IF yo

cut peony flowers

QuestionPlease can you tell me the best way to get peony blooms to open quickly. AnswerYou see ants on peonies for a reason.. they eat the nectar that seals the bud shut! Other than importing ants...what you

como tratar con las flores y las frutas

Questionyo quiero saber como es el trato que se le deben dar a las flores y las frutas cuando van en un mismo arreglo? AnswerHola Olga Veronica, Gracias por tu pregunta. Deja que trato de explicar unos different

How to get height w/ a 2 1/2 vase

QuestionHi, Im need to design 2 ceremony pieces in a 2 1/2 cylinder vase. I tried to add 5lbs of rocks to the bottom, but I still dont have the height I need. Please help! AnswerHi Krista - Im not exactly sur

Topiary

QuestionHi Gina, I would like to create a few topiaries no larger than 3 feet in height shaped like animals for my patio. I would like your expert advice on what materials (mesh or chicken wire?) I would need

Size of flower arrangement

QuestionHi, I would like to make centerpieces for a birthday party, using watering cans and silk flowers, and maybe a bow. The tables at the party are rounds that seat 10 people. What size should the centerpieces be

Calla Lillies

QuestionI am making a silk calla l;ily arrangement with both cream and lavendar lilies. (customer choice). However, am having difficulty in deciding what to use to make the lilies stand up. Should

How to hang an arrangement on gazebo

QuestionHello! I have an upcoming wedding where I need to hang an arrangement at the center of the gazebo, just above where the couple will be saying their vows. What supplies do I need and how would I go abou

wedding

QuestionHi, I am getting married in mid June of 2009 and was wondering if you had any suggestions for flowers I may use in my wedding. My colors are pink and orange. I love Gerber Daisies but I feel like every

Eiffel Tower Vase 16

QuestionI was wondering what flowers would look best in this vase. I wanted to buy wholesale and was thinking gerbera daisy but wasnt to thrilled about having to individually wire that flowers. What othe

Decorating Graves

QuestionI have been considering starting a business that decorates graves for people. I always keep my aunts grave decorated for all the different holidays and noticed all the empty vases on other graves. Ever

Flower arranging in large vase

QuestionI received a glass Tiffany Vase as a retirement gift. It is 13 tall with 12 height inside. It is 7 wide at the brim. I want to put it on my dining room table with a life like artificial arrangeme

Flower Tree Construction

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, a bride gave me a picture of arrangements at the entrance to the aisle. The arrangements look over 5 tall as if they were trees. I see urns to use for the base, but am wondering