When receiving fresh flowers that are loosely wrapped there are several things to keep in mind.
- First wash & fill your vase with luke warm water.
- Add the provided plant food or use 1/2 crushed aspirin (remember a good florist always adds this to the water when they clean their market).
- Carefully use a knife (NOT SCISSORS) to cut the stems (scissors pinch the stems shut especially with roses).
- As you cut each stem, place them in the vase, DO NOT lay them on the counter, this will give the ends of the stem time to dry and they will not drink well.
- Once you have arranged your bouquet to your liking, be sure to add and change water periodically. Each flower is different and will drink sometimes more or less than others.
- Good care will ensure at least a week of healthy flowers. As the flowers begin to die remove the bad ones, by doing this it will prevent rotting in the water and contaminating the other flowers. You could get another week out of the flowers that are still alive.
- Remember fresh flowers are always beautiful to have around. Just a single rose or a stem of daisies adds a little ambiance to the kitchen, bathroom or nightstand. Sometimes I float just a Gerber Daisy head in a low bowl with natural rocks in it and I receive many compliments on how simple & beautiful it is. The average cost for just the flower is under $5.00, so it's rather inexpensive and can last for 2 weeks.
- Don't we need to spoil ourselves just a little?
