I used to think floral foam was just part of the job

I mean, I've been using it for years in my arrangements, idk, it was just what you did. But last week, a bride for a wedding in Tempe asked if we could do her centerpieces without it, saying she read it was bad for the water. I looked it up and, yeah, it's basically plastic that breaks down and never goes away. I did her order with chicken wire and tape instead, and honestly, it held up just as well for the 6 hour event. Has anyone else switched away from foam and found a good method for big pieces?

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brianm6615d ago

Switched to chicken wire and water tubes years ago. Honestly, it's way better for big, heavy stems like hydrangeas. The foam just crumbles and makes a huge mess. Tbh, the old school methods often work just as well without the plastic waste.

the_fiona15d ago

Ugh, I feel that. Logan_wells is right, foam dust gets into everything.

logan_wells15d ago

How long do those water tubes last for you? I was totally stuck on floral foam for ages because it was so easy to find. But you're right about the mess, it just turns to dust and gets everywhere. I tried the chicken wire trick on some peonies last season and it was a total game changer. Never going back to the foam now.

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