Are silk or dried flowers better to use in floral arrangements?

I used to co-own a flower shop and I can tell you that it all depends on what you intend to use the arrangement for (such as an event) and for how long. For long-term, home use, I would recommend a dried arrangement, but keep in mind that some dried flowers attract moths - which can lead to a host of problems. Silk is a nice alternative. You can find lots of silk flowers that look real and have amazing color. If the flowers are for a picnic or get-together, I would go with fresh. An empty coffee can or oversized coffee mug make nice containers. Here are more opinions and answers from other FAQ Farmers: * Dried as it gives it a classic old look. It depends on what the atmosphere of your house looks like.