Rolled my eyes at floral foam alternatives for 2 years until a bride asked for something eco-friendly

I used to think all that talk about biodegradable foam and chicken wire was just a trend that would blow over. Then last spring a bride in Portland specifically requested no floral foam at all for her wedding centerpieces. I tried a grid of clear tape over shallow dishes and honestly it worked better than foam for keeping stems in place. The flowers lasted longer too since they could drink water directly. Has anyone else found a trick that replaced foam for good?

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anthony42619d ago

Clear tape grids have been a staple in my shop for years, but they don't work as well with heavier stems like dahlias or sunflowers. I switched to chicken wire cut to fit the vase and it holds them much better without shifting.

james99519d ago

Chicken wire sounds great until you try to get a stem out.