USES OF FLOWER IN THE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF THE HOME
- Flowers add beauty to the room and also provide a pleasing atmosphere
- Flowers give soothing effect to the room
- Flowers give sweet fragrance all the time
- Flowers are pleasing to the eyes, refresh our body and mind
- Flowers do not only create aesthetic sense but spruce up the place they are used at.
- Flowers cheer up the emotions and express love for every member of the family.
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SOME COMMON FLOWERS
Hibiscus
Pride of Barbados
Marigold
Bougainvillea
Lilies
Rose
Alamanda
Chrysanthemum
Queen of the night
Bachelor’s buttons
Zinnia
Forget-me-not
TYPES OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
There are different types of flower arrangements, which are suitable for different places and occasions. Some of them are:
- Horizontal arrangement for dining and ceremonial high tables
- Oral arrangements for large space
- Crescent arrangement for dining tables
- Circular arrangement for large space
- Vertical arrangement for narrow space
- Triangular arrangement for centre of table.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
- Flowers
- Flower vases
- Pair of scissors or sharp knife
- Water
- Flower holder e.g. pin holders, small pebbles, floral foam
- Little sugar.
ASSIGNMENT
Draw and label 6 types of flower arrangement.
See also
MAINTENANCE OF THE FAMILY HOUSE