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Thursday, 12 April 2007

There are some tips to keep the cutflowers fresh. They are:

Before putting the flowers in a vase, cut the stems. Make sure the scissors are sharp, as dull ones can crush the stem and prevent the flowers from soaking up as much water as they need.

Be sure to remove all the leaves and thorns that will be underwater in the vase. Leaves that are below the waterline can cause bacteria and algae to form.

Remember, most flowers prefer lukewarm water, although spring flowers (such as tulips, irises and daffodils) survive best in ice-cold water...

 

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