Rhode Island Monthly April 2020 | Page 63

ABOVE: Branches and greenery give an arrangement structure; build in grace notes with smaller flowers, then add “hero” flowers last for maximum impact, Polly advises. LEFT: Giant dahlias and asters in deep reds, mauves and pale pinks add drama; branches of winter honeysuckle, lagurus and panicum grasses provide accents. RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l APRIL 2020     61