How to Make a Floral Arrangement With Apples & Roses in Tall Vase

An apple and rose arrangement makes a festive autumn-inspired centerpiece for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dinners and wedding receptions, among other special events. Creating the fruit and floral arrangement in a tall, eye-catching vase will make the table decor the focal point of the party. Since apples are in season and affordable during the fall months, the vibrant arrangement won't break your event budget. If you don't want to use the arrangement as a centerpiece, display it anywhere else in the celebration space.

6 red or green apples
Paring knife
Lemon juice
8-inch-by-8-inch block of floral foam
22-inch clear glass cylinder vase
5 or 6 stems of fresh roses

Instructions

- 1
  Cut approximately six green or red apples in half lengthwise using a paring knife. Have more apples on hand in case you need them to fill the vase.
- 2
  Slice a lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the cut portions of the apples to prevent them from turning brown.
- 3
  Cut an 8-inch-by-8-inch block of floral foam and soak it in cool water. Place the foam in the center of the bottom of a 22-inch clear glass cylinder vase.
- 4
  Trim the stems of five or six fresh orange, red and yellow roses one or two inches taller than the vase. Cut the stems at angles to encourage maximum water absorption. Insert the stems into the foam, staggering the colors for a varied look.
- 5
  Insert the halved apples into the vase, completely surrounding the foam to conceal it. Fill half or three-fourths of the vase with the apple slices, depending on your preference.

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