February 11, 2023 Issue, Page 13 of 14

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February 11, 2023 The Elk City News- 13 his V- Tove € — _ a bs y Clay and Kim Jake and Char Silk James and Hope Redden iliAmy and Hayden Tricks to keep floral arrangements fresh in water quickly. This gives fresh arrange- that contain vodka. Sugar and vinegar ments a good chance to last awhile. served as a runner-up for long-lasting Monitor water temperature blooms, but the best solution for prolong- Who doesn’t enjoy receiving a fresh bou- arrangements from knowledgeable flo- about one inch from the bottom of each ‘The temperature of the water in the vase ing the flowers was putting the arrange- should coordinate with the flowers on dis- quet of flowers on a special occasion? rists who have done their part to ensure stem at a 45-degree angle. Continue this play. Do not use hot water or the stems ment in the refrigerator each night for Flowers traditionally are given for Valen- flower longevity. process every three days or so. The 45-de- will cook. Room temperature is best for roughly eight hours. tine’s Day, Mother's Day, anniversaries, Here are some additional strategies to gree angle prevents the stem from squish- most flowers, except for blooms from Prune the foliage and other special events. While a beauti- consider. ing during the cut and enables it to absorb bulbs that flower during cooler months, Before placing cut flowers in a vase, re- ful bouquet can make a lovely gift, fresh Make fresh cuts in stems more water. such as tulips and daffodils. They'll be move extra leaves at the base of the stems flowers have finite lasting power. ‘Think back to the last time you purchased Get them in water quickly more likely to thrive in cooler water, ac- that will fall underneath the water line. Recipients of floral arrangements need a fresh Christmas tree. What is the key to Place the flowers in a vase or other ves- cording to Consumer Reports. ‘This helps to limit bacteria growth in the not fret. Various strategies can help pro- ensuring it gets enough water while on sel with water promptly after making the Chill your arrangement water and cuts back on foul odors. Plus, re- long the life of freshly cut flowers. Florists display? You guessed it: making a fresh cuts. Some florists like to cut the stems ‘The experts at FTD by Design tested vari- moving foliage focuses flowers’ energy on employ certain tricks to keep cut lowers cut in the trunk of the tree, The same con- under water to prevent air bubbles from ous theories for keeping floral arrange- the main blooms rather than the leaves. fresh longer. In fact, that’s a person's best cept applies to floral arrangements. Use forming in the stems. Choose an arrange- ments fresh, including adding aspirin to ‘These steps can add life to cut flowers, bet to keep cut flowers fresh - purchasing a sharp scissor or pruning shears to cut ment first, then cut and place the flowers the water or using sugar or concoctions helping arrangements thrive in any home. ‘ Kilhoffer Flooring Center S7how some nd °@ DBA Bell's Carpet 3 8 love to yout ~~ “Quality at Affordable Prices” with lunch at they F ¥ oe iy Residential & Commerical 580-225-1291 | 610 W. Third St, Elk City OK - 580-225-7028 Elk City 580-225-3442