Potted Plant Arrangement

My grandmother did this arrangement for our Easter celebration. This arrangement gave a very grand appearance to the center of the buffet table for a fraction of what cut flowers would have cost. The cool thing about using potted plants, instead of fresh cut, is that it can be less expensive and they last much longer. She got this wire flower tower from a local interior design shop, but you can find them at gardening centers as well.

One of the tips that she said is to include plenty of greenery. This gives the arrangement a fresh, spring look. My favorite were the bright green baby ferns that are on the 2nd and 4th layers.

Also, in order to cover up the pots, you can use spanish moss, or any other kind of moss, around the outer edges of the wire rack.

Another idea that I heard recently for bridal showers...

They arranged a large pot with potted plants in the center of the table, which was later given to the couple to plant at their new home. Smaller arrangement were put into terracotta pots and disperse throughout the house. These were the guest's party favor at the end of the day! Another way that you can use potted plants as a less expensive option for entertaining!

Unfortunately Flowers Eventually Die

I absolutely love to receive flowers, even though they are gone in about a week or two. Every year for my birthday in college, my mom sent me a bouquet of pink, green, and yellow flowers. She also made sure to tell the florist to include roses, gerber daises, and tulips which are all my favorites. Little gestures like this really mean a lot. I believe that you don't have to go out and spend a fortune on flowers if you include a few of the favorites, and then some less expensive "fillers."

So, I am not one of those people that will be having flowers delivered to myself; BUT, if I were to receive flower for Valentines Day, I would rather have pink flowers (or at least a bouquet, with some pink!). Some guys don't really understand the giving of flowers because they are too practical, but there is nothing like coming home to bright bouquet of floral smelling flowers :)

Here are some tips for keeping your Valentine's flowers alive longer:

• Make sure that they have plenty of water at all times.
• Change the water at least once a day. This is one of the most important steps.
• Add a little bit of Sprite to the water, or use the flower food.
  
• When a flower looks like it is dying, go ahead and take it out of the bouquet.
• If you receive flowers that have not been arranged, make sure to cut the stems underneath water before placing them in the vase.
  

Here were some of my favorite bouquets that I found!