Unlock the beauty of floral arranging. Learn how to create stunning displays with simple tips and the right materials.

The Home You Own How to arrange flowers like a pro Expert tips and tricks for beautiful DIY arrangements, in three vase shapes September 21, 2023 7 min ...

Flowers last a long time in bouquets and are easily dried for fall arrangements. For marigolds, look for tall, old-fashioned varieties over the dwarf varieties created for use in container plantings.

Some varieties can grow up to 8 feet tall! Flowers come in orange, pink, yellow and salmon-coral. To effectively add these plants to your border, use them as a consistent design element.

How these garden annuals can provide excellent dry flower arrangements Purple annual statice with silver dollar gum after four months in a vase without water. (Getty Images) ...