Think Outside the Potted Plant
There are numerous types of vases, planters, and pot covers. In addition, there are even more options for materials that these containers can be made of. Some of the materials used in b+B's selection are: wood, tin, glass, plastic, and the very popular melamine. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, these all do a wonderful job. However, with the help of liners, you can make almost anything work. Baskets, teapots, soup bowls, and even hats can be creative alternatives. Don't be afraid to stretch your creative wings and see what unique arrangements you can create.
The only limitation when it comes to floral containers is your imagination.
Baskets are a wonderful alternative to traditional floral containers. One reason is because of their construction: they are more malleable and therefore can hold more plant soil than hard-material floral containers. Check out b+B's selection of baskets if you want an alternative to traditional floral containers.
Maybe you want something a little more original. Teapots have also been known to be used as floral container alternatives. They're naturally tall, so they have no problem holding a bouquet of flowers or even a small potted plant. Browse our inventory of teapots and tea sets if you're interested in going this route.
Decorative bowls are another good alternative to floral containers. While standing-up floral designs wouldn't be the best way to go with bowls, a lying-down floral arrangement is always an option. In your head, picture a centerpiece design for a table, and that's exactly the kind of display you can expect if you want to use decorative bowls as an alternative to floral containers. Be sure to check out our selection of bowls if you are interested.
If you really wanted to "think outside the potted plant", you could even use hats as an alternative to floral containers. Let's say your store sells western, or first-responder-themed gifts. Flip over a cowboy hat or fireman's hat and, BAM, you have a floral container. An old fedora would do just as well, too. The point is, you can bring value to your customers if you demonstrate that your products have a variety of uses.
