Glossary

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binding point
The place where the stems are gathered and secured with tape or twine, usually just below where the flower heads begin. A tight binding point keeps the posy's shape intact. What a posy is and how to arrange one in 6 steps
chicken wire
A wire mesh with hexagonal openings, crumpled and placed inside a container to create a grid that supports stems at different angles. What floral foam is and why florists are rethinking it
pin frog
A heavy metal base studded with upright pins, used to hold flower stems in place in shallow containers. Also called a kenzan. What floral foam is and why florists are rethinking it
turgor pressure
The internal water pressure that keeps plant cells rigid. When flowers lose too much moisture, the cells collapse and the stems go limp. Revival steps for wilted delivery flowers and 5 signs they'll bounce back
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