There's a science behind the elegantly arranged bouquet of hydrangeas, or the bushel of roses with a trail of ivy a bride grasps as she walks down the aisle. Like many beautiful things, it takes work.

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As a rule, make your bouquet about one and a half times taller than its container. You should also balance the width and the height. Remove any thorns or leaves from flowers. This will prevent harmful ...