Whether you want to create a simple bowl of flowers for the home, a gift for a friend, or an arrangement for a special occasion, the easy, step-by-step instructions and gorgeous color illustrations in "Teach Yourself Flower Arranging " help guarantee you will achieve the desired effect. The book tells you how to select the right materials to work with; choose and buy top-quality flowers; create modern and traditional designs; make seasonal gifts and decorations; and maximize the longevity of their creations.