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General Flower Care Tips
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Hand
tied bouquet care
These are arranged for you and tied together, and the first rule is not to cut
the binding string. It doesn't harm the flowers and it keeps the look of the bouquet.
If it's been delivered aqua packed (i.e. there's a bubble of water around the
stems) hold the bouquet over a sink and cut the bottom off the film. This method
of delivery is ideal for flowers which do not travel well or cannot withstand
a lack of nourishment.
Many hand-tied bouquets feature stems which are open and flat. Gently lay the
bouquet on the side and cut the stems at a 45 degree angle.
Select a vase with a neck wide enough to accommodate the bouquet and fill it with
cold, clean water. Add a sachet of cut flower food and stir until dissolved. Place
the hand tied bouquet in the vase taking care not to knock the flower heads.
Check the water level in the vase daily and top up if necessary. Change the water
as often as you can , re-cutting the stems at the same time.Spray the arrangement
with a gentle mist of water daily.
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A bit of Flower History
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Flowers create a special
language of their own. The meaning of flowers, herbs and leaves has been written
about for centuries. Each book written may proclaim a different meaning, but the
meaning of flowers are, after all, whatever you want them to be. The bloom of
a dandelion given by a small child holds as much love as a rose given by a admirer.
Various flowers can create interesting conversation. Definitions are dependant
on color, size, buds or full blooms and whether they are alone, paired or in bouquets.
A lot to remember when trying to pick just the right flower for someone special.
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