SPRINGTIME SNIPPETS

It’s blossom time! Bring the beauty of the change of season inside with dramatic displays of cut branches from your garden

PURE AND SIMPLE

Branches without showy flowers can have a quiet beauty all l their own. Placing an oak branch, left, in a vase draws attention to the delicate drama of its uncurling leaves. For contrast, pair it with dangling catkins — elongated flower clusters s — from birch or hazelnut for a soft, draping effect.

GRAND GESTURE

Create a gorgeous tribute to spring with magnolias, crabapple, tulips, hellebores, woodsy birch catkins and cherry blossom branches in a large open bowl. Rather than distributing the various flower varieties throughout, arrange them in clusters. Although similar in colour, there’s enough contrast to ensure that no flower or branch goes overlooked. Better tip: arrange the tulips when the petals are tight. As they open, they’ll swan dive forward to reveal their centres.

MAKING THE CUT

TRIM WITH INTENT