Tall Vase Arrangements Without Full Foam Fill

Filling a 3-foot vase with foam is wasteful. For woody stems (forsythia, dogwood, curly willow), you don't need it.

Simple Method

1. Recut stems; strip foliage below water line.
2. Place directly in vase with 4–6" water.
3. Add 1–2" glass beads / pebbles at bottom for stability (optional).

When Foam Helps

• Soft-stemmed flowers (roses, hydrangeas) in wide-mouth vases.
• Designs requiring precise placement at specific angles.

For branches: water + beads = clean, cheap, effective.