Fresh Cuts
Spice up arrangements and gardens with unexpected greenery
To keep your garden as fresh as possible, you've got to think outside of the box. That's why one of the trendiest ways to work an arrangement is to have no flowers at all.
"Think beyond just flowers," says florist Barbara Bellamy, the owner of the Ixia Flowers in Evanston, Ill. "I like greenery in a vase on its own, like snake grass, tea leaves or bear grass. Bunch them together, or even play with them underwater. They can be very versatile." Bellamy also suggests dedicating some space to echeveria succulent cuttings. Succulents grow in the desert climates of the southwest United States and Mexico, but the stunning echeveria can survive as a cutting in any climate. The echeveria is a flowering succulent, blooming in grays, burgundies and sage greens. They are gorgeous in star-like formations that work best when showcased on their own, not in arrangements.
"I have them in my store laid on plates," says Bellamy. "They don't even need to be in water, you just need to get them wet every now and again. They last for months."
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