Answers to the Trans. and Intrans. Verbs HW and Flower Arrangement

How to arrange flowers

1. Gather the necessary materials. 

2. Cut the flower stems diagonally, about an inch from the ends, using a sharp knife or garden shears.

3. Prepare the vase, bowl, box or whatever vessel you plan on using for the flower arrangement. Make sure the vessel is nice and clean, with no residue or dirt.

4. Pour the water into the vessel, and then add a single package of preservative solution. If you don't have any preservative solution, try adding a couple of drops of Clorox bleach to the water instead. If you have any closed buds and you want them to open quickly, use warm water instead of cool water.

5. Use an odd number of flowers in each layer. 

6. Add the larger, more dominant flowers first. Work with a single flower type at a time. Work in a circle, placing one flower at a time around the outer edge of the container.

7. Once you have finished putting in the largest flowers, move on to the second circle, using a different variety of flower. This circle of flowers should be inside the first circle. Leave the stems slightly longer on the inner flowers. Continue to layer the flowers in this manner, one variety after another, according to the size and number of flowers in your arrangement.

8. You can add the final touches to your arrangement by inserting any greenery, leaves, berries or other decorations.