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.
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