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Dear Readers:

Today, I am posting for all of my flower-loving friends and sharing my Top 10 Things To Know About Flowers.

I. Most Flowers Do Not Die as Quickly As You May Think

If you choose the proper flowers (roses and orchids are strong choices), they can survive a day out of water.

II.   You Do Not Need To Add Chemicals To Your Water

Simply changing the water daily will work to help them last longer.

III. Know How To Cut a Rose So That It Opens Properly

Be sure to cut a stem at an angle paying careful attention not to damage it.  Imagine it as a straw. If you make a hole in the sides of a straw, you would not be able to use it.  Roses work in the same way. If you damage the stem, they cannot drink water properly thus they’ll open poorly.

IV. When It Comes To Branches, a Hammer Is Your Best Friend

In order to have them open perfectly, smash their base before placing them into water so that they can drink properly.

V. Help Your Tulips Open Perfectly

Many people do not know that they can delicately peel tulips back, one petal at a time, and be amazed at the shape they take on.

VI. Smash Your Hydrangeas Before Using in an Oasis

Well, not really.  Just their bases.  Do this and allow them to drink water for 24 hours before placing them in your oasis arrangements.

VII. Know What Flowers Not To Use In a Bridal Bouquet

When it comes to choosing the flowers for your bridal bouquet, not all are created equal. If you want your flowers to survive well, do your best to avoid hydrangeas, gardenias, Lilies of the Valley, tulips, among others, these are flowers that work well mostly in magazines.

VII. Don’t Be a Stain in The…Dress.

If you love lilies, please remember to remove those annoying Anthers, you know, the one the one that could stain clothing.

IX. Silk is Not a Four-Letter Word

It’s perfectly acceptable to use silk flowers only if you are doing flowers on a ceiling. Most of your guests will always assume that they’re real.

X. Seduce With Centerpieces

A great way to seduce a client on a budget, is by convincing them to incorporate potted plants into centerpieces. For instance, if you use an orchid plant as a centerpiece, the client could keep them for months.

Readers: Do you have any questions? Please share some of your tips and tricks for flowers!

Blessings,

Preston