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General Flower Care Tips
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Flower
arrangements care
Arrangements in green (Oasis) foam are easy to look after, however they will not
last quite as long as cut flowers in water. Oasis foam arrangements are kept in
a water-retaining foam, and upon receiving the arrangement you should gently pour
clean water into the centre or back of the design. Wait until the water is absorbed
by the foam and then add some more water. Keep doing this until the arrangement
will take no more water. Having watered the arrangement, gently tip off any excess
water, wipe and dry the base. Top up the arrangement with water each day.
As with other arrangements, do not place the arrangement in full sunlight or in
a window and keep the arrangement away from draughts, radiators and TVs.
Spray the arrangement with a gentle mist of water daily and remove any old flowers
from the arrangement. To rearrange any flowers, re-cut the stem ends under water
using a sharp knife or scissors. Then, insert each flower back into the arrangement.
Where foam has been used, be sure to insert the stems firmly and deeply.
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A bit of Flower History
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Impress that special
someone by brushing up on the meaning and history of flower giving. We've outlined
a bit of history on flower giving along with a list of some of the more common
flowers and their meanings so that you can best express yourself through flowers.
Flowers were once
part of lengthy courtships, dating back to the Middle Ages. This was a form
of communication allowing couples to express themselves to one another without
being overheard. Different types of flowers conveyed different messages, and
how the flowers were delivered factored into the meaning as well.
Despite all the
changes of individual meanings, sending and receiving flowers still remains
a ritual today. It continues to be one of the most popular social amenities
symbolizing beauty, appreciation and affection.
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