http://www.europeanfloraldesign.com/category/blog/green-thumb-tips The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.europeanfloraldesign.com/blog/how-make-cut-flowers-last-longer <ul><li>All containers should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water. Always wash each container before placing flowers in it. Bacterial growths in dirty containers can make cut flowers wilt. </li><li>Use a sharp knife or sharp pruning shears to cut the flower stems. Cut the stems on a slant. </li><li>All foliage which might be under the water should be removed. Foliage under the water decays qucikly and wilts cut flowers. </li><li>Always place the stems of flowers in water at 110 degrees F (bath temperature). Allow the water to cool naturally.<p><a href="http://www.europeanfloraldesign.com/blog/how-make-cut-flowers-last-longer">read more</a></p> http://www.europeanfloraldesign.com/blog/how-make-cut-flowers-last-longer#comments Green Thumb Tips Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:04:41 -0700 siteadmin 163 at http://www.europeanfloraldesign.com