Learning How to Dry Your Own Flowers in Our Apartments in Wildwood, Florida

Dried flowers are a great way to decorate your apartment because they add a stylish accent to any room and they last all year long. While nothing quite beats a bunch of sweet-smelling roses or fresh-cut tulips, dried flowers allow you to experience the beauty of a springtime garden without having to worry about changing the water in a vase.

Most craft stores offer a selection of dried flowers, usually found in the same section as the artificial flowers. You can also order them online but, since dried flowers are rather fragile, there’s always the risk that shipping them could cause some damage. A great way to save money and hassle is to simply dry your own flowers. Here’s how:

• Collect flowers that are just about to bloom. Older flowers that have already bloomed will likely lose their petals during the drying process.

• Some flowers lose their color as they dry. Larkspur, lavender, delphinium, cockscomb, goldenrod, and baby’s breath work well. Stay away from flowers that are very dark purple or dark red, as these may turn black as they dry.

• Once you’ve gathered a bunch of the flowers you want to dry, tie the stems together with a piece of twine, then use clothespins to hang the flowers from clothes hangers in your closet. Make sure individual bunches aren’t touching each other or anything else. Wait two to three weeks for the drying process to be complete.

In addition to personalizing our luxurious apartments in Wildwood, Florida with vases of dried flowers, you can also use dried flowers to make wreaths or potpourri. For more great decorating tips, please feel free to view our full list of articles on this website. If you have questions about apartment features, community amenities, or leasing specials for new residents, please contact our friendly office staff today.