Make it easy on yourself
Hollyhocks make long-lasting cut flowers if you first SINGE THEIR STEMS OVER A FLAME FOR 20 SECONDS
Thick-stemmed flowers only need one layer of chicken wire.
Add another layer of chicken wire for thin-stemmed flowers and roll wire into ball before placing into container.
And speaking of containers, do not place chicken wire into valuable vases or containers... the wire will leave rust marks. (there is a florist chicken wire which is coated with green plastic that you can use).
Rust marks will also show up on crystal vases.
Most flowers can be arranged naturally but chicken wire comes in handy now and then and is re-usable unlike florist foam which is difficult to reconstitute.
There are many gadgets available to help you arrange your flower bouquets, but chicken wire is my favorite. It works well, is easily available and can be re-used
Do you have a flower arranging secret you would like to share?
Gina
