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10 Key Tips for Successfully Caring for Your Flowers at Home
- Grace Gardens Florals
- Apr 4, 2024
- 2 min read
Welcome to Grace Gardens Florals, where our tips for successfully caring for your flowers blog provides essential tips on maintaining the freshness of flowers from the shop! Whether you've received a beautiful bouquet or treated yourself to an arrangement, floral care is essential to maximize the flower's longevity. In this blog post, we'll share tips to help you ensure that your flowers stay fresh.
Tip #1 -Fresh Water
Ensure you clean the water every 2-3 days and refill the vase with fresh room temperature water.
Tip #2 - Trim Stems
Cut the stems at a 45-degree angle, removing about half an inch, every 2-3 days before placing them in water to help with water absorption
Tip #3 - Flower Food
Use the flower food packet provided to extend the flowers' lifespan with essential nutrients.
Tip #4 - Check Water Levels
Check the water level in the vase daily. If it needs more water, fill the vase below the foliage (leaves).
Tip #5 - Leaves
To prevent bacterial growth and cloudiness, remove any leaves that are submerged in water.
Tip #6 - Avoid Direct Sunlight
Place flowers away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and drafts to maintain their freshness.
Tip #7 - Refresh Flowers
Remove any wilted or spent blooms to keep the arrangement looking fresh
Tip # 8 - Keep Away from Ripening Fruit
Avoid placing flowers near ripening fruit to prevent accelerated aging due to ethylene gas.
Tip # 9 - Handle with Care
Treat flowers delicately to prevent bruising or damaging the petals and stems.
Tip # 10- Enjoy Them
Enjoying your flowers not only adds to their beauty but also enhances your overall well-being.
By following these suggestions, you can preserve the freshness of flowers from your favorite flower shop. Whether they were a thoughtful gift or a personal purchase to enhance your space, proper care is essential for maintaining their beauty. We hope these tips assist you in enjoying your floral arrangements to the fullest. For exquisite floral designs, Grace Gardens Florals is your ideal destination! CLICK HERE to order your next arrangement!
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