Since Mother's Day only come once a year and it is one day mothers do or should get flowers from their kids, they want to last for as long as possible because a year can be a long time to wait for the next flower arrangement.
Therefore, here are a few tips for those mothers out there in the world that want to cherish that flower arrangement they received for Mothers day for as long as possible.
From the moment you receive your flowers the care you provide them will determine their longevity.
Most flower arrangements can last as long as ten days if properly maintained.
The most important thing you can do to extend the life of your floral arrangement is to make sure you keep them in a fresh supply of water.
If they come in a vase filled with water and use the flower food given to you from the florist.
Read the instructions and follow them.
That is why florist provides you with them little packets of flower food; they want your flowers to last just as long as you do.
If they come in a floral arrangement where the flowers are on spikes stuck into floral foam, first make sure the stem ends are securely in the foam to where they can reach the water.
Keep the foam soaked with water and continue to use the flower food provided by the florist.
When you see in the vase flowers or the floral arrangement in foam (simply lift the floral arrangement out of the container) that the water has become cloudy, totally empty the water out, and replace with fresh water.
If you have more flower food, add that to the fresh water.
In vase flowers, trim the last inch or two from the bottom at a diagonal cut with sharp sheering scissor or a sharp knife.
If you notice certain flowers are not fairing well in the foam flower arrangements you may want to trim off the ends of those to see if you can extend their life or totally remove them and do a little rearranging yourself.
Keep both floral arrangements and vase flowers away from direct sunlight and in temperatures no higher then 72 degrees.
Do not place them on top of your microwave or any other appliance for that matter and keep them out of the direction of fans.
When you receive flowers in a box (not pre-arranged or in a vase), first, choose a vase that will hold the flowers you received.
Clean the vase thoroughly, fill with cold water, and do not forget to mix the flower food in the water as directed on packet.
Any leaves that will be submerged in water will have to be removed; pinking shears or scissors work great for this.
Use a sharp knife to cut off a one to two inch diagonal cut from the base of stem.
Do this while holding the stem under running water keeping the flower from drawing in air, which will shorten its life.
Put the flowers immediately into the prepared vase If you follow those simple steps you can be assured your Mother's Day flowers will last for a good ten days if not longer.
Some flowers are hardier then others and you may be able to get up to two weeks or longer out of their beauty.
Have a happy Mothers Day and enjoy your flowers.
Therefore, here are a few tips for those mothers out there in the world that want to cherish that flower arrangement they received for Mothers day for as long as possible.
From the moment you receive your flowers the care you provide them will determine their longevity.
Most flower arrangements can last as long as ten days if properly maintained.
The most important thing you can do to extend the life of your floral arrangement is to make sure you keep them in a fresh supply of water.
If they come in a vase filled with water and use the flower food given to you from the florist.
Read the instructions and follow them.
That is why florist provides you with them little packets of flower food; they want your flowers to last just as long as you do.
If they come in a floral arrangement where the flowers are on spikes stuck into floral foam, first make sure the stem ends are securely in the foam to where they can reach the water.
Keep the foam soaked with water and continue to use the flower food provided by the florist.
When you see in the vase flowers or the floral arrangement in foam (simply lift the floral arrangement out of the container) that the water has become cloudy, totally empty the water out, and replace with fresh water.
If you have more flower food, add that to the fresh water.
In vase flowers, trim the last inch or two from the bottom at a diagonal cut with sharp sheering scissor or a sharp knife.
If you notice certain flowers are not fairing well in the foam flower arrangements you may want to trim off the ends of those to see if you can extend their life or totally remove them and do a little rearranging yourself.
Keep both floral arrangements and vase flowers away from direct sunlight and in temperatures no higher then 72 degrees.
Do not place them on top of your microwave or any other appliance for that matter and keep them out of the direction of fans.
When you receive flowers in a box (not pre-arranged or in a vase), first, choose a vase that will hold the flowers you received.
Clean the vase thoroughly, fill with cold water, and do not forget to mix the flower food in the water as directed on packet.
Any leaves that will be submerged in water will have to be removed; pinking shears or scissors work great for this.
Use a sharp knife to cut off a one to two inch diagonal cut from the base of stem.
Do this while holding the stem under running water keeping the flower from drawing in air, which will shorten its life.
Put the flowers immediately into the prepared vase If you follow those simple steps you can be assured your Mother's Day flowers will last for a good ten days if not longer.
Some flowers are hardier then others and you may be able to get up to two weeks or longer out of their beauty.
Have a happy Mothers Day and enjoy your flowers.
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