· Try and make sure that the flowers you buy are really fresh. When buying fresh flowers, choose flowers that are just starting to open and contain plenty of bus on the stem, the more buds the longer you will be able to enjoy them for! Avoid flowers that are wilting, or have yellowing leaves or stems, slimy stems or shrivelled disfigured buds. Don’t buy flowers that have been standing in the sun or exposed to car fumes, Always buy them from a shop that has kept them in a coolroom.
· Once purchased, take your flowers home very carefully as they bruise and damage really easily. Try and keep them cool and out of the hot sun, don’t leave them in a hot car
· Place flowers in a bucket of fresh clean water while you prepare the vase.
· Once home, prepare your vase making sure it is clean – the slimy bacteria in a vase shortens the life of your flowers. Fill your vase with clean water.
· Remove any lower leaves and shoots that will be sitting below the water line.
· With sharp secateurs or scissors, cut off about approximately 2-3 centimetres on an angle from the bottom of each stem.
· Arrange the flowers to your liking in the vase that contains fresh water.
· Position your flowers so that it is away from any direct sun, heaters and draughts. Don’t place near bowls of fruit or veggies as this will shorten the flowers life.
· Top up the water every couple of days or, if possible replace the water completely with fresh water. Its surprising how much flowers ‘drink’, so make sure they are topped up.
· Now that you have done all that you can to lengthen the life of your flowers, sit back and enjoy them!!
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