Easy Step-by-Step Flower Arrangements

Transform a Terra-Cotta Pot

Don’t let those old garden pots gather dust in the garage; use them to make decorative topiaries for your next cocktail party. Floral foam allows you to pack ranunculus stems tightly and make your arrangement look like a pro’s

Transform a Terra-Cotta Pot
James Baigrie
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What You’ll Need
  • Sharp scissors
  • Floral foam (available at craft stores or florists)
  • One small juice glass to fit inside each pot
  • A small dish (for soaking the foam in water)
  • 2 dozen to 3 dozen ranunculus
  • Standard terra-cotta pots (between 3 and 6 inches in diameter)


  • How to Do It
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    Also Try with: Roses, lisianthus, carnations, chrysanthemums.

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