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Volume 1 Issue 19 May 11 - May 18, 2005
Flowers will soon be in Abundance

Regardless of the type of flower you are trying to display, big or small, bright or white, tall or short, the key ultimately is the container you choose to put it in. Deciding what look you are trying to achieve will help you decide what vase to use. Will you enjoy your arrangement from all sides or just the front? Are you trying to fill a space on your table or add a splash of colour to your bathroom as an accent? Do you want to coordinate the colours with your room or make a statement? All of these questions should be considered before choosing both your vase and flowers.
Once you have an idea what you want to accomplish there are a few basics that will help you succeed.



-remove all foliage that will be below the waterline, the foliage will break down quickly forming bacteria and lessening the life of your flowers
-using shears or a sharp straight edged knife, cut the stems on an angle under warm running water, put then immediately into your vase. Leaving the stems exposed to air will allow an air bubble to form about an inch up the stem, thus impeding the flowers ability to draw water and hydrate
-change water daily, or at least every other day. On the odd day top up your water supply with fresh water, and recut if necessary
-use a flower food such as Floralife to extend the life of your flowers, be sure to follow mixing instructions carefully
-adding a drop of bleach to your water will kill harmful bacteria - be sure your vase is clean and rinsed with a little bit of bleach water for the same reason
-keep flowers away from direct sunlight or heat sources

Above all, smell them daily and enjoy !


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