Floral designers are finding drama in tall, statuesque compositions. Arrangements featuring dendrobium orchids, renanthera orchids and, at right, garden roses created exclusively for T by the New York ...

Here's how it works: Start by placing a few hydrangea heads inside your vase. Their dense, leafy blooms create a kind of base that fills space and provides structure. Then, add your other floral stems ...

Fortunately, florists have long relied on simple tricks to keep arrangements looking full, balanced and fresh. Beyond aesthetics, proper stem placement can also help flowers last longer. When blooms ...