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Easy ways to add fresh greenery in your home

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I want to talk about ways to have fresh greenery in your home without always using a lot of floral arrangements. I think this is an important subject that many people deal with when knowing they are having guests over or having a dinner party. We will take a look at ways to give you more time to concentrate on the “must have” arrangement, such as the fresh floral food table arrangement.

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The dining table should be your last-minute project.  I have been able to do an arrangement for the table about 3 days before I need it, if I buy really fresh flowers.  Always keep in mind that the arrangement needs to be low so people can talk without having to peak over or around the arrangement.
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Gretchen Pruitt McDaniel used a preserved boxwood ball and fresh hedge apples to give her breakfast room a sense of design.
arrangement of green plants
This is a great combination of greenery. Notice the blooming flower inserted in to the pot.  There is a WINK!
greenery basket
This basket is covered in a sphagnum moss. To water the soil just set the basket in the sink for a few minutes.

The basket arrangements are a good idea when you want to do some greenery that last for a very long time.  Go to the garden center with your container and that way you can pick and chose from a large selection. Consider the following points:

  • Shades of green
  • Different textures
  • Same watering needs
  • Same light requirements
Buy ready to go pots of flowers
Buying pots of blooming flowers always look beautiful.  I suggest buying at least three pots, if possible, for the wow factor. There’s a WINK here.

 

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For outdoor parties I have used rhubarb leaves in a glass containers. The vegetable plant would also look great in a kitchen or breakfast room.  There’s a  WINK here.

Screen Shot 2015-04-28 at 8.43.08 PMPots or containers can make or break a breath-taking idea!  I particularly like pottery, silver and pewter containers.  Be sure to use a plastic liner to keep the water out of the pot if you want to keep the lime deposits from forming in the pot.  In the US, places like Home Depot, Lowes and Wal-Mart have a large choice of plastic containers in the garden section.

flower arrangement
Here is a great last-minute idea. Just pluck a flower from the yard and put in a drinking glass or vase. This is the way I have added a little WINK to an other wise nothing end table in my family room. 

If you have a question, comment or subject you would like me to discuss contact me via the contact page.  Have a terrific week!

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