321 262 Crafts & Hobbies Flowers Flower Arranging true Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:38:41 -0800 /system/videos/6/21/03/321.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, crafts, flowers, floral, design, flower, seasonal, seasons, vase, create, arrange, arranging, bouquet, summertime How To Make a Summer Flower Arrangement http://www.howcast.com/videos/321-How-To-Make-a-Summer-Flower-Arrangement http://www.howcast.com/videos/321-How-To-Make-a-Summer-Flower-Arrangement/edit approved 123 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=321"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=321" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 Isabelle http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/321/Crafts.How_to_Make_a_Summer_Flower_Arrangement_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 2489 false false false 8370 0 33 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/321/33.jpg Choose container Choose a casual container that fits the feel of summer in your location— an earthenware pitcher, colorful jar, painted bucket, wicker basket—anything that conveys a lighthearted and laid-back summer vibe.

]]> 8371 1 47 Tip If the container you choose won’t hold water, place a smaller plastic container—like a yogurt or cottage cheese container—inside it.

]]> 8372 2 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/321/55.jpg Fill with water Fill the container halfway with cool water.

]]> 8373 3 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/321/59.jpg Add flower food Add some flower food to the water and set the container aside. If you don’t have flower food, add a few drops of bleach and 1 teaspoon of sugar per quart of water. This will provide nutrients for the flowers and rid the water of any bacteria.

]]> 8374 4 75 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/321/75.jpg Trim stems Place the shortest greens and flowers in your container first, trimming their stems one at a time to create a range of heights. They shouldn’t be a uniform length—a summer arrangement should mimic the unpredictability of flowers growing wild.

]]> 8375 5 89 Tip For the best summer wildflower effect, use flowers picked from nearby fields and meadows.

]]> 8376 6 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/321/94.jpg Fill arrangement Fill in your arrangement with gradually taller flowers and branches, trimming them to various heights, until you’ve created a wild, abundant, overgrown effect.

]]> 8377 7 103 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/321/103.jpg Change water daily Change the water daily to keep your arrangement fresh.

]]> 8378 8 108 Fact Xeriscaping is a method of landscaping with native wildflowers that conserves water, reduces the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and costs less than traditional lawn and garden maintenance.

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