How to Arrange Flowers in Watering Cans and Vases

Nothing adds color and brightness to a room like a bouquet of flowers. You can give the flowers a formal look by arranging them in a vase or an informal look by placing them in a watering can. Whichever receptacle you choose, flowers are a great way to bring the outdoors into your home. How you arrange the flowers, however, can be the difference between an ordinary bouquet of flowers and a professional-looking arrangement.

Vase or watering can
Sharp shears
1 tsp. dishwashing liquid
Sponge or bottle brush

Instructions

- 1
  Choose a container. Take into consideration the decor of the room and whether you want an informal or formal look. A vase adds a touch of elegance to the arrangement, while a watering can lends to a more relaxed atmosphere.
- 2
  Clean the container. Pour 1 tsp. dishwashing liquid into the container, and fill it with hot water. Using a bottle brush or a sponge, scrub the interior of the container until you cannot see any debris, approximately one minute. Rinse the container thoroughly.
- 3
  Use shears to remove all leaves or thorns that would lie below the water line when you place the flowers into the container.
- 4
  Cut 1 inch from each stem, and place it into a gallon bucket filled half-way with water as hot as your hand can stand -- 100 to 110 degrees F.
- 5
  Fill the vase or watering can with fresh water; cut each stem at an angle, and arrange it into the receptacle.
- 6
  Place the arrangement away from any heat sources, such as hot air ducts or
  
  radiators.
- 7
  Check the water daily. Replenish the water if it is decreasing. Rearrange the flowers after you replenish the water, and remove at least 1 inch from each stem.

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