With Mother’s Day around the corner, you’re
guaranteed to receive at least once bouquet of flowers so; wouldn’t it be nice
to find a way to prolong the life of your gorgeous blooms?
Choosing the right flowers for anyone can be tricky
– whether they are from a local supermarket or reputable online florist;
a great deal of thought goes into the choice. So, here are your ultimate tips
on how to save the life of your flowers, allowing them to brighten up your home
that little bit longer.
Aspirin
That’s right, aspirin doesn’t only get rid of
headaches, it can also make your flowers last longer. Just one tablet in the
water of your flowers works to mimic typical flower food and provides the
nutrients the cut flowers are after. Ensure you crush the tablet before placing
it into the water.
Top tip: Trim a little off the stems
each day to ensure they can absorb the maximum amount of water.
Vodka
Vodka doesn’t just make those amazing martinis; it
can also be used to help extend the life of that gorgeous bouquet your child
bought you. Vodka is thought to slow down bacteria growth in the water which
causes the wilting of flowers. Simply add a shot of vodka to a glass along with
a few drops of water and a teaspoon of sugar – add this to the flower water and
watch your blooms flourish.
A copper penny
Search under your couch for those one and two
pennies and use them to help your flowers prosper. Simply place one at the bottom
of the vase along with a teaspoon of sugar and hey presto! Your cut flowers are
guaranteed to last that little bit longer.
Bleach
We use bleach to get rid of germs in our toilet, so
why not use it to lose the bacteria lurking in our flower vase? Bleach will
prevent mould from growing in the vase which ultimately causes our flowers to
wilt, so add a quarter of a teaspoon of bleach to the water and be sure your
plants will stay healthier for longer.
With these tips in mind, you can be sure that your
gorgeous flowers last that little bit longer in your home.
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