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How to Make a Summer Flower Arrangement. Summertime, and the living is easy—so why not the flower
arranging? Capture the spirit of the season with bright colors, casual containers, and
an easy, breezy attitude. You will need A casual vase or container Some cool water A
variety of summer flowers A pair of gardening shears or scissors Some flower food or bleach
and sugar And a flat surface and a smaller, plastic container (optional). Step 1. Choose
a casual container that fits the feel of summer in your location— an earthenware pitcher,
colorful jar, painted bucket, wicker basket—anything that conveys a lighthearted and laid-back
summer vibe. If the container you choose won't hold water, place a smaller plastic container—like
a yogurt or cottage cheese container—inside it. Step 2. Fill the container halfway with
cool water. Step 3. Add some flower food to the water and set the container aside. If
you don't have flower food, add a few drops of bleach and 1 teaspoon of sugar per quart
of water. This will provide nutrients for the flowers and rid the water of any bacteria.
Step 4. Place the shortest greens and flowers in your container first, trimming their stems
one at a time to create a range of heights. They shouldn't be a uniform length—a summer
arrangement should mimic the unpredictability of flowers growing wild. For the best summer
wildflower effect, use flowers picked from nearby fields and meadows. Step 5. Fill in
your arrangement with gradually taller flowers and branches, trimming them to various heights,
until you've created a wild, abundant, overgrown effect. Step 6. Change the water daily to
keep your arrangement fresh. Did you know Xeriscaping is a method of landscaping with
native wildflowers that conserves water, reduces the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and
costs less than traditional lawn and garden maintenance.