There’s something about fresh flowers in the home that instantly lifts the mood. But if you’ve ever brought a beautiful bouquet home only to see it droop within a few days, you know the frustration.
Professional florist, Kirsty McGilley from Bedfordshire Flower School shares her little secret with mae. readers to help you discover the secret behind longer-lasting fresh flowers. As you know, it’s the tiniest steps that make the biggest difference!
Choose the right tool: Always use sharp, clean scissors or secateurs (no kitchen scissors - they crush stems).
Cut at a 45° angle: This isn’t just for looks, there’s real science behind it. Keep reading to find out why.
Trim under running water: Or pop stems straight into water after cutting.
Refresh every few days: A quick snip keeps your flowers perky by rehydrating with fresh water
Better hydration, faster: That angled cut gives your flowers more surface area to drink from. More water = more life in your blooms.
No blocked stems: A straight cut sits flat at the bottom of the vase, which can block water flow. Droopy stems? Not anymore.
Healthier flowers: Angled cuts reduce bacteria build-up and prevent stems from sealing themselves off. The result: fresher, cleaner, longer-lasting flowers.
This is a collaboration post for Modern Beyond Midlife by Bedfordshire Flower School. Lizzi has attended more than one flower class run by Kirsty and Alex and she highly recommends booking in. To find out more about the latest classes from Bedfordshire Flower School, take a look here.
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