What is the most important tool used by a floral designer?

While Martha Stuart states that scissors or shears are the most important tool that a floral designer uses, we would argue that your most important implement as a flower artist is your brain.  It's important to remember that floristry is more than mechanics, it's an art form.  

If you were looking for a straightforward answer then Martha is right, a good pair of garden shears is a florist's best friend.  Here are the shears we use and recommend.  All links lead to Amazon and we earn a small commission from sales.  Click on the image to visit the link.