For alkaline loving flowers, lime or baking soda, instead of vinegar, can help to create the alkaline environment in your flower water and help to revive your cut flowers.However, before adding anything to your flower water to extend the life of your cut flowers, it’s a good idea to ...
Some additional tips to make your flowers last longer in a vase: Cut Stems –Don’t be shy, trim the stems with a knife before arranging your flowers in a vase. It will allow the flowers to take up water. And remember, the more you cut on a slant, the more surface is exposed to ...
If they have started drooping, revive them a little by placing them in a small vase of water. But don’t get the petals wet. Use DRY flowers If you press a wet flower, you run the risk of it getting mouldy – the simplest would be small mouldy spots, the worst would be a smelly...
Revive wilted, old cut roses. Soak the flowers underwater for 30 minutes. The rose's petals and leaves will absorb water and instantly perk up. This can add a day or two to the cut rose's lifespan. You can cut many of the flowers you enjoy in your garden to place ina vase-- bri...
Cut the stems on an angle to give the most surface for moisture to be absorbed and put them immediately into a vase with water. If the flowers begin to wilt, you may be able to revive them by cutting an inch or two off the bottom of the stems. Dried flowers Mums are also some of...
Follow these expert tips for hydrangea care—whether they’re in a vase, potted, or in the ground—for beautiful blooms all season long. Learning how to take care of hydrangeas isn’t difficult. These hydrangea care guidelines came straight from the pros
Replace the water in the vase with fresh water. Add another packet of flower food to the water and stir to dissolve the flower food. Remove the revived roses from the warm water. Place the roses and the other flowers back into the vase of water. Arrange the flowers in a pleasing arrange...
Dahliaisa genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family. The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring (around the month of May) and generally flower from July to the first autumn frosts. Dahlias are perfect for a border garden and make lovely cut flowers. Growi...
Learn how to make macrame plant hangers with 30 best DIY patterns to feature greenery in your home. Perfect for adding a touch of boho decor.
If there were prizes given for the most beautifulperennial flowers, peonies would be a good bet to win. Peonies are superstar perennials, lasting not one year, not 10 years, but up to 100 years in your garden. Their foliage alone is exceptional; their clumps of glossy green leaves are a...