DIY Flower Arranging Tips for Spring from Bouqs Co. Designer
Caroline Reilly writes for Forbes about the joys of DIY flower arranging, sharing tips from Kaylyn Hewitt Garceau, head of floral design at The Bouqs Co. Garceau recommends using sharp pruning shears, clean water, and cutting stems at a 45-degree angle. She suggests selecting seasonal blooms like hot pinks, yellows, and oranges, and notes that summer garden roses are prime. The Bouqs Co. offers DIY flower boxes with 95+ blooms in coordinated color palettes, enough for 5 standard arrangements or up to 25 bud vases. Garceau emphasizes that DIY arrangements are a bespoke gift and an antidote to digital life. She also recommends gifting unique blooms like garden roses and peonies, or pairing bouquets with candles or totes for a lasting impression.
Key facts
- Kaylyn Hewitt Garceau is head of floral design at The Bouqs Co.
- Garceau recommends sharp cuts, clean water, and cutting stems at a 45-degree angle.
- Seasonal blooms like hot pinks, yellows, and oranges are favored for spring.
- Summer garden roses are entering prime season.
- The Bouqs Co. DIY flower boxes contain 95+ blooms in color palettes.
- Each box can make 5 standard arrangements, 3 larger, or up to 25 bud vases.
- DIY arrangements are described as a bespoke gift and an antidote to digital life.
- Gifting unique blooms or pairing with candles/totes is recommended for lasting impact.
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- The Bouqs Co.
- Forbes