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Keep fresh-cut flowers beautiful longer by following
these easy steps:
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Vase Arrangements:
Take your fresh flowers to their destination as quickly as possible,
and never leave them in a hot car.
Select a vase or container, then approximate the length you'd like your
stems to be. With a sharp knife, cleanly cut off the bottom of stems
according to your desired length. (Using scissors can harm the stems.)
Remove any leaves that will be below water level to help prevent bacteria
growth.
In your vase, mix water with flower food before placing flowers in it. Be
sure to portion flower food according to directions on the packet to
increase the longevity of flowers.
Every 2 to 3 days, change the water and re-cut the stems. The cleaner the
water, the longer the flowers will last.
Arrangements in Floral Foam:
Flowers arranged in floral foam need to be watered to moisten the
foam, which acts like a sponge and dries out quickly.
Water the arrangement every 1 to 2 days. Aim water onto the foam, which
will absorb and retain it. Most floral foam is treated with flower food,
and watering activates it.
Storing Fresh Flowers:
Keep fresh flowers you buy in advance for a gift or holiday looking
their best! Follow the care instructions above and store them in a cool
space away from direct sunlight.
If you store fresh flowers in a refrigerator, keep them away from fresh
fruit. Fruit gives off a naturally occurring substance called ethylene,
which quickens the blooming process and diminishes flowers' longevity.
Drying Flowers:
Drying is a beautiful way to preserve flowers, and works best if done
before flowers begin to deteriorate.
Remove flowers from vase or container, gently blot dry and hang the
bouquet upside down for several days until flowers are completely dry. |
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