A couple of flowers, some nice leaves and you can create a lovely arrangement in your own home.

Today I’ve taken 3 agapanthus flowers and a bunch of clippings from the camellia bush (which is in need of a good prune).

I’ve left the rest of the agapanthus flowers continue to look pretty in the garden and to probably use them again in a few weeks.

How to make your own Flower Arrangement

Cut your flowers and cut them as long as possible. This will give you more design ability and vase choice.

Cut lots of leaves, all different lengths but make sure you have a few long ones too. *Remember, you’ll always need more leaves then you think.

Lay your cuttings out so you can see the length and sizes. Choose your vase accordingly.

Fill your vase ¾ of the way with water. If you’re one of those people who don’t change water in a vase then put a couple of drops of bleach in there (this will help kill the bacteria which shortens the life of your arrangement).

Before you start arranging you need to remove any leaves that go below the water level. Those leaves will only rot and become yucky under water.

Arrange your leaves in the vase first. Keep in mind you want them to look evenly distributed. They are the base for your arrangement and very important.

Place your flowers in. If they are too tall, give them a trim. If they are wobbling around too much then you may need more leaves or a smaller opening at the top of your vase.

Remember to change the water every second day to get a longer life out of your arrangement.

Tips

• Add a scent to your arrangement by your adding some herbs to it. If you don’t have herbs, place a scented candle near by.

• Use a variety of leaves and flowers to create more interest though texture and colour.

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