Secrets to keep cut flower arrangements perky and fragrant.
The kind with big, vibrant blooms all bundled together.
There’s also nothing quite as disappointing as watching the rapid and relentless wilting of said bouquet.
Credit:Erin Adams
So we’ve gathered our favorite tips to preservefresh-cut flowersso that you might enjoy them for longer.
Better start on them now.
Cut Stems Diagonally
This classic trick is a must before arranging blooms.
Re-trim the stems every few days for fresh cuts that will help maximize the amount of water they drink.
Check and Change Water Daily
This is another obvious but necessary step.
The water will get cloudy quickly (read: full of bacteria, yuck).
It’s really important to change it every day to ensure flowers get theclean waterthey need to stay healthy.
Get the Temperature Right
Keep fresh flowers from direct sun and other heat sources.
A little chill might just be good for your blooms.
Plus, the sugar from the soda doubles as food for the flower.
Stand back and give the outside petals and leaves a quick once-over.
Again, the sugar serves as flower food, while the vinegar fights bacteria in the water.
Use Aspirin
Another classic flower-saving standby: aspirin.
(Memaw was always right.)
Check for dead or rotting leaves or flower petals daily and remove them so they dont spread bacteria.
The water should only contain clean stems.
Use Clean Tools
Cleanliness goes a long way when caring for a floral arrangement.
see to it the scissors you use to cut the stems are clean and sanitized before each use.
Dirty scissors can introduce bacteria to your blooms.
Youll also want aclean vaseto hold your bouquet.
confirm to wash your vase with soap after use to wash away any bacteria build-up.
