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Fresh flowers are an easy and beautiful way to spruce up any room in your home, commemorate an important event, or give thoughtful gifts - but many people don't know how to care for fresh blooms to ensure that they remain beautiful for as long as possible. You aren't the only one who's bought gorgeous blooms only to watch them wither too quickly - Toronto florists offer advice to ensure your blooms remain radiant and new for longer!
After unpacking your flowers, the first task should be cutting the stems correctly. Florists recommend making a 45-degree curve out of each stem's bottom end about an inch long to allow water to enter more freely into your vase and improve absorption by your stems. For best results use sharp scissors or yard shears with smooth blades for best results; otherwise rough edges might prevent water from getting inside!
Also, cut the stems while the flowers are still wet to prevent air bubbles from getting into their stems and blocking up water from moving freely.
The type and size of vase used can have an enormous effect on how well flowers remain moist; you need one with enough space for their stems to spread without becoming cramped, making it easier for their roots to absorb liquids from their source. This will also aid in increasing the bloom life span.
Professional gardeners recommend that lukewarm water is best for most types of flowers as it maintains more moisture than colder temperatures. Fill your vase until stems reach 2 to 3 inches below waterline before adding your bouquet. Some florists suggest adding flower preservatives to help make them last longer while also stopping germs from growing and keeping the water clear.
To flourish properly, fresh flowers require the ideal environment. While it might be tempting to place them somewhere sunny for admiration, direct sunlight and heat can quickly wilt them if they come into direct contact. Make sure they're away from heaters, direct sunlight, drafty windows or drafty heaters, placing them somewhere cooler instead. Florists advise keeping flowers away from fruits since the ethylene gas they emit when ripened can accelerate flower aging faster.
Florists recommend changing the water at least every two days in order to eliminate germs from growing, cutting back stems as necessary, and making sure all leaves float freely through it without making it dirty or rotting in your vase. If any leaves make their way into your vase, they should be removed immediately, as this can clog it and pollute its purity.
Over time, flowers may wilt or turn brown as they age, making the fresh petals and leaves last longer and keeping bacteria at bay from getting to parts that remain healthy in your design. Florists advise using clean scissors to carefully cut off any parts that don't belong in order to preserve a long-lasting arrangement.
Florists recommend keeping cut roses and lilies fresh by placing their vase of cut blooms in the fridge overnight, especially during hotter summer nights. Doing this will keep them looking their best while slowing the aging process; just ensure they remain away from fruit or veggies that might release gases that harm their delicate blooms. This technique works especially well when used on roses and lilies that were recently harvested from bloom.
People often forget the value of flower food packs included with bouquets and arrangements, yet many do not realize their usefulness. Flower food provides essential nutrients that benefit flowers while simultaneously protecting them from germs growing in water sources. If your bouquet did not include it, you can easily create your own by mixing water with 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 drops of bleach; both will help prevent bacteria growth around their blooms.
While fresh flowers may attract bugs such as aphids and spider mites, their presence should rarely become an infestation problem. To guard against an invasion, carefully monitor your blooms for any signs of pests to reduce invasion, and if any are found, use warm water to rinse gently to get rid of them quickly or invest in some gentle anti-bug soap for a quick solution.
With these easy-to-use tips from Toronto florists, you can extend the enjoyment of fresh flowers longer and keep them looking their best for longer. Flowers are living things, and need proper care if they're to flourish properly - following these expert recommendations, your flower arrangements should last much longer and bring joyous colour into any room or environment!
