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Suspend flowers with an almost invisible taped grid

"Plaid" and "braid" are synonyms, and where you are from will most likely dictate whether you use plait (British) or braid (American or Celtic). Some people also refer to...

Flax can be ripped into fibres creating long and versatile strips

Braid bundles of twigs to create an armature for flowers to dance in

This is the easiest way to keep flower in place

Tape a grid over a vase to keep the floral details in place

How to keep Lilies in bud for longer. Removing the pollen. Stringing a Lily Garland.

Cut the Phalaenopsis orchid with a bit of green stem attached. This will make them last longer.

Sometimes you want to keep flowers in tight bud for as long as possible to suit your design

Lily

Phalaenopsis, Moth orchid

A dried bundle of ripped flax hides a secret water source for the orchids

I left the grass to mature so that the tips mirror the sun bleached yellow of the orchids.

Fold open a lily bud to conceal a clever little BoutStix floral magnet for an unusual corsage.

Blossom petals drop so quickly! Here's a way to make them last just that little bit longer.

Allow for a bit of variation by crafting a sturdy armature.

Heat proof floral design for summer.

String up a tiny hammock for a dreamy summer vacation design

A slow but glowing start to the New Year and the new design season

A cooling design for early summer days with swinging ripped grass and more than enough water for thirsty hydrangeas.

Designing for somewhere not still summer not yet autumn weather...

Light and airy... like a wonderful breeze on a hot summer day grass and erigeron display.

Ideal design for those flowers that needs a deep soak to remain hydrated.

Braiding and plaiting and knotting hair is a huge trend in hairdressing at the moment. Intricate little plaits are draped over long flowing hair to add complexity and quirk. ...

Braid a few twigs to dance around your flowers

Create a grid to rest some plant material so that it floats and some with their stems to rest in the water below

A quick and easy design for summer

Create a besom broom to sweep up those Autumn leaves

Make a clear grid to suspend plant material on

Turning a stand-by floral technique sticky side out

Retail florists and wholesalers are already designing, ordering and preparing their product range for Mother's Day. This is my article that I wrote for the Mother's Day Design...