Press flowers with an iron, book, microwave, or by making your own flower press. Pressing flowers yourself is an easy and rewarding craft. They can act as a keepsake, framed artwork, a meaningful gift ...

Proper care extends the life of your floral arrangements significantly. Always cut stems at an angle before placing them in ...

A beautiful arrangement of fresh flowers has long served as a symbol of affection, celebration and appreciation, or a sweet, simple way to make any space more inviting. And their versatility, ...

Colorful paper blooms are easy to make and perfect for a spring table top. By Jodi Levine “There are always flowers for those who want to see them,” Henri Matisse said. Even in this newspaper — just ...

Roman Gonzalez is the creator of the urban gardening blog MrBrownThumb, founder of the Chicago Seed Library, and a co-founder of One Seed Chicago. Perhaps the easiest way to bring big impact to your ...

To dry flowers, first cut the stems and remove any unwanted leaves or wilted petals. Air-drying and pressing are the simplest methods, but they can take several weeks. Silica gel is the quickest ...

Simple DIY Craft Makes Paper Flowers Look 'Shockingly Real' originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden. Love having fresh flowers around the house but don’t want to spend money every week? What if we ...