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Always purchase good quality, fresh flowers.
Select flowers in bud rather than fully open, unless you need them
to be open.
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Once you get the flowers home, re-cut the
stems and plunge into fresh, cold water. Allow them to drink for
at least one hour prior to arranging.
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Invest in a good pair of florists scissors
and/or a knife to avoid crushing the stems when cutting.
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Always cut stems on a diagonal to expose
the maximum surface area to take up water. Make a clean cut to avoid
damaging the stems.
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Remove all leaves that will appear below
the water level of your vase, otherwise they will pollute the water
and look unsightly.
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Work in odd numbers eg 3, 5, 7 of each type
of flower. Use this as a guide when selecting and arranging your
flowers.
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If you cannot decide what combination of
flowers to use, just purchase one type of flower in bulk. This never
fails to look fantastic!
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Combining the vase with the flowers is very
important. Colour, form and height of the vase will determine what
flowers you can use in it. To avoid indecision on what flowers to
buy, determine what vase you will be using prior to purchasing the
flowers. This will save you a lot of time!!
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Keep the water topped up daily and change
the water every second day. This will keep the flowers in the best
possible condition. Add a drop of household bleach to the water
to maintain hygiene in the vase.
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Keep flowers out of direct sunlight and
ensure the room is well ventilated, especially in the summer months,
to prolong the life of the flowers