This post is special for my sister, Lara who loves flowers. I know that I’m not the expert for flowers topic, but I will write about flowers for her. I just want to make her happy. 
I had ever given a red rose to a girl in my high school. She thought I loved her and she said that she didn’t love me. I was stupid! I didn’t know that red roses were given as a symbol of love, beauty, and passion. Yup, many flowers have important symbolic meanings. Other example, poppies are symbol of consolation in time of death, lily / irises are used in burials as a symbol referring to “resurrection/life”, and daisies are a symbol of innocence.
I found a good page about flower care and styling from Martha Stewart. She shares simple techniques to keep your flowers looking fresh and lovely for longer than you might expect. Whether they come fresh from the florist, or shipped direct from the farm, you’re sure to discover the many pleasures of flowers.
Read also Martha’s tips for cut flowers. For Tulips, change the water daily and give them the room they need to open, close, arch and lean. Embrace their ability to “stretch” by placing a cluster in a vase that allows them to spread out. Be sure the vase is tall enough to give them support about halfway up the stem. For Roses, don’t be afraid to cut them short to create a domed arrangement. Reducing a rose’s stem length shifts the focus to the blossom itself. You can also read tips for irises, daisies, lilies, calla lilies, and bouquets.
There are four basic styles for arranging your flower. Martha gives beautiful pictures for us.
Domed
These arrangements display blooms in an arching bunch. Mass them tightly together to create a delightful dome of rich color. Cross the stems within the vase to allow the flowers to point in every direction. This arrangement is ideal for Gerbera daisies, chrysanthemums, and carnations.
Spiky
Best chosen for long flowers with stiff, vertical stems such as sunflowers, irises, French tulips, and Oriental lilies, a spiky arrangement creates a dramatic effect. Arrange the stems in a tall, cylindrical vase that holds the bloom upright. This will also help keep a big display from looking too sparse.
Free Form
This type of display allows flowers a natural reach and bend. Cut the flowers at various lengths for a more natural feel. Try combining them with sprigs of foliage in a relaxed cascade of color. This arrangement is ideal for tulips, roses, and freesia.
Grouped
These charming displays always look fresh and spontaneous. Use several small arrangements to create a single centerpiece or run them in a row down the length of a table. Any flower looks great in grouped arrangements, from larger blooms like Oriental lilies, roses, and dahlias, to smaller blossoms such as freesias, spray roses, and nerines.
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