Have you ever received a flower arrangement as a gift or a thank-you? If you’re like most people, you have at some point! So, how do you keep those wonderful flowers from wilting two days after you get them?
The first step in keeping those flowers fresh is creating a solution of plant food and water. Often, the store from which the flowers were bought will supply you with enough plant food for the life of the flower. However, if this is not the case, it can easily be purchased at any florist or garden center.
Plant food is important because it preserves your flowers for longer than water alone. Generally, you will want to use cool water, for the vase, unless your arrangement contains budded flowers that you want to bloom. If you want to hasten the blooming process, use warm tap or distilled water. Never use water from a water softener! The salt hinders water intake.
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