Flower Arranging

A handful of daisies, picked fresh from the garden and dropped into ajar of water, will brighten any room; however knowledge of the basic principles of flower care and floral arranging will increase their cut-life from hours to days, and prolong their beauty many times over.

Use the links below to learn the basics of floral design.

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Equipment

For every job having the proper equipment makes things easier, flower arranging is no different! Below you will find a list of tools and supplies that every florist needs and uses daily.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Floral types

Learn about Floral Design with Grower Direct.
Floral types – Form Material, Line Material, Mass Material & Filler Material – Definitions and examples.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Design Principles

Floral Design Principles – The principles of design apply not only to Flower arranging but to every kind of artistic discipline. They evolved over centuries as artists recognized why some designs worked well and others did not.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Design Styles

There are many different and accepted styles of floral arrangements – from traditional, to free style, to abstract. We’re here to help you get started and develop a feel for creating your own arrangements!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Design Elements

Colour, shape, texture, and space are the raw materials with which floral designers work. A basic understanding of how these elements affect a design is essential to creating satisfying arrangements.