4. Add greenery and ‘filler’ flowers to plus-up a cheap bouquet into an expensive-looking arrangement "Filler flowers," Murphy also said, are a "secret weapon" for florists.

Take, for example, this bouquet of tulips and irises from 1-800 Flowers. Among other things, an iris can symbolize trust and faith, while red tulips symbolize passion.

For centuries, the gift of flowers has been laced with a language all its own. During the Victorian age, the gift of flowers or a hand-picked bouquet communicated emotions and meaning to the ...

Whether you forgot to order flowers for that special occasion, or you just want to flex a new creative muscle, here's how to DIY a professional-looking bouquet with grocery store flowers.