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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

How to Buy and Arrange Flowers Like an Expert

Cut flower displays can brighten any home or workplace, and the type of display created can evoke a message: A small display of multi-coloured local flowers in a rustic container can give a homey feel, whereas some tall, majestic stems in an contemporary style glass vase can be a show of confidence and elegance in the office reception. Whatever style you want to create, there are some important tips to remember when buying cut flowers that will ensure your displays stay looking their best for as long as possible.

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Buying Your Flowers:

Cut flowers can be purchased in a multitude of places, such as gas stations, grocery stores, roadside stalls as well as the usual florist shops, ex FTD.com, Teleflora.com, etc. Take into consideration the length of time the flowers have taken from being cut to being on display; although some of the cheapest may be found in grocery stores or have the convenience of being sold at gas stations, if these are sold in pre-prepared bouquets there is more probability that these flowers were cut and prepared a while ago and that they will not be at their freshest.

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Buy in season.

Flowers that are in season are likely to be the freshest. Out-of-season varieties may have been imported from elsewhere and the journey time between being cut, transported and displayed will be longer. In-season choices tend also to be cheaper, being more in abundance, and without the import costs.

Examine the flowers.

Look at the stems. If the stems are unbroken and have clean, healthy looking ends with a strong colour, they are still at their peak, but if the ends look faded, slimy or mushy, then they are not healthy specimens. Bacteria in the water can damage the stems, and will travel up them, weakening and damaging the leaves and heads of the flowers and inhibiting the ability to take up water.

Stems

Look at the water in the container.

Is it fresh and clear in appearance? If the water is murky and smells stagnant, it is full of bacteria which attack and starve the flowers of nutrients and promote their decay. Leaves submerged or floating in the water will also encourage bacterial growth.

Check the leaves.

Leaves should have a strong colour and should not drooping from the stems. Any discolouration—such as turning brown or yellow, or becoming speckled—may indicate infection, and leaves with holes or bits missing may have succumbed to attack from insects. A pest infestation will weaken the flowers and speed up their decline as well as affecting their appearance.

Check the flower heads.

The petals should have a defined colour and be soft, but also dry and firm to touch. Avoid buying if the petals are moist, fading in colour, turning brown or dropping off. Choose flowers with buds that are just about to open; they will unfurl and flower in the vase, and will continue to look their best for longer, compared to a bunch that is already in full bloom.

Flower heads

Arranging Your Flowers

Water And Feed.

First, fill the vase with cool or lukewarm water with added flower food. Most foods contain an anti-bacterial agent, but otherwise a small amount of bleach, lemon juice or vinegar can be added and will create a slight increase in acidity, which will inhibit bacterial growth.

Cutting The Stems.

If possible avoid using scissors to cut the stems. Often these are not sharp enough, and the action of the blades can crush the stems. Ideally use pruning shears or a floral knife. Cut at a 45 degree angle to maximise the openings to allow water absorption. Remove any leaves that will fall below the waterline.

Searing The Stems.

Searing the ends of the stems will force the air out of the stems, seal the cut, and preserve mositure. Place about 10% of the end of the stems in boiling hot water for about 30 seconds for soft stems or until the water becomes lukewarm for tougher stems. Be careful to protect the heads of the flowers from the steam by wrapping them loosely in brown paper. When ready, cut the ends again before arranging.

Display.

For the display, consider the type of presentation you would like to create. Do you want something dramatic, or something cheerful and colourful? A bouquet that promotes calm, or a dazzling display of riotous colour? The two main aspects of flower arranging are colour and shape.

Arranging flowers

Colour.

For most displays, stick to between one to three hues, unless you are intending on a wild, carefree display. For more visual impact with a sense of order, arrange different flowers of the same colour together. To create a good back drop that will enhance the colours, add foliage to the display: vibrant or deep green will enhance the tones of the flowers.

Shape.

The best way to create shape is to use a criss-cross grid in the vase, which maintains the shape and structure of the display. Add foliage first, and then the flowers. For large-stemmed flowers, put one per square, and for small dedicate flowers, a bunch in each will ensure a well-filled arrangement. A simple but impacting display uses a narrow-necked vase or container with a single stemmed flower.

Stability.

To maintain the structure of the display, use clear rubber bands to hold groups of stems together. The best place to position is these is at a point on the stems where they enter the water. This will prevent them being easily visible.

Finally, these tips will help you create a good visual arrangement, but there are no rights and wrongs, so choose what you want from your bouquet, and let your own style be reflected in your display.

Source: lifehack.org

Friday, August 21, 2015

Succulents: A Guide to the Desert’s Playful Perennials

From drought-resistant landscapes to beautiful bridal bouquets, succulents are en vogue and trending. These unique desert natives have gained popularity in recent years, not only because of their natural gem-like beauty but their low maintenance care. Their “succulence” comes from their ability to retain water in their stems, roots and leaves, which means they require infrequent watering and can often tolerate neglect — great for those who lack a green thumb. Whether you plan to gift one of these desert beauties or to showcase a few in your home, succulents are a stylish and eco-conscious choice.

Succulent Care

Succulents are easy to maintain and can thrive both indoors and outdoors with the proper care. Their versatility makes it easy for their beauty to shine in a variety of settings but are most impressive when enjoyed up close. They come in a variety of textures, sizes and color palettes, ranging from gorgeous mint greens to deep, pretty purples and rich reds. Renters and homeowners alike can benefit from incorporating succulents into their green space, patios or even indoor dining tables. Succulents make wonderful stand-alone stunners when placed solo in pots or re-purposed containers or they make great companions to other cacti or water-wise foliage. Succulents require very minimal care. Here are the basics:

Light: Direct, bright sunlight is a staple when it comes to succulents, as they are naturally accustomed to desert heat. However, they are also very adaptable and can adjust to lower light settings. If you plan to keep your succulent indoors, a sunny window seat or brightly lit tabletop that gets plenty of natural light is enough for them to thrive.
Water: Water your succulents sparingly. Over-watering succulents will cause their leaves to appear puffy and may eventually split open from the bloating. Avoid frequent watering when it comes to succulents and only water them when their well-drained soil has dried up completely, generally every 10 to 14 days. If you feel any moisture in their soil, refrain from watering and wait until the soil has dried to allow air to reach their roots. If the succulents get too soggy from over-watering, they will eventually turn to a soft rot. Plant succulents in pots or containers large enough to give them at least an extra inch of room, which allows for quicker drainage.
Soil: Succulents prefer soil that is coarse and fast-draining, such as cactus and succulent potting soil. This sandy, gritty soil can be found at your local garden center or hardware store. It is also very easy to make at home. To make your own succulent soil, combine equal parts compost, sand and a gritty element, such as pumice. This soil can also be used when making terrariums or smaller succulent arrangements.

Succulent Surprises

Succulents make wonderful gifts because they are long lasting and very easy to care for regardless of the recipient’s aptitude for gardening. Curious containers, such as mint tins or teacups make excellent receptacles for quirky, miniature succulent arrangements. These smaller arrangements can be enjoyed on desks, windowsills, kitchens or tabletops and make great hostess or housewarming gifts. The Glass Garden Teardrop Terrarium is also a fun and lively gift if you don’t have time to DIY.

If These (Garden) Walls Could Talk

Vertical gardening can put anyone in the mood for a desert daydream with mesmerizing succulent tapestries. Succulents are just as gorgeous planted or potted as they are hanging vertically as a living wall or wreath. Check out our vertical gardens article here. Prefabricated living succulent art can be pricey but with a lot less money and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own with these DIY instructions and tips. To make your own living succulent art, begin by gathering a few materials:

A wooden frame with mesh in the center (such as this succulent frame from Etsy or make your own frame from redwood or cedar 1×3’s, 1/2-inch hardware cloth and a 1/4-inch plywood backing)
Succulent cuttings (roughly 120 for a 12’x12′ frame)
Soil (cactus and succulent mix that can be purchased or make your own)

Fill the frame with moist soil, shaking it when necessary to ensure the holes of the mesh are completely filled. Once the frame is full of soil, begin by placing succulent cuttings in the holes. Start with the larger succulent cuttings then fill in the surrounding spaces with the smaller cuttings. Not all the spaces will be filled but as your succulent frame matures, the holes will eventually fill themselves in. Keep the succulent frame horizontal with plenty of bright filtered light for about a week to allow roots to form. Once the roots have started to form, water your succulent frame every 7 to 10 days, or when the soil is dry. Within 4 to 12 weeks, the root system will become sturdy enough for the succulent frame to be displayed vertically. Water your succulent frame sparingly by removing the frame from the wall, watering it lightly, then returning it to the wall once the soil has dried.

Playful Patio Perennials

With their unique eye-catching textures and varieties, succulents can perk up any patio. The Desert Scenes Dish Garden will add a pop of color to drab concrete or brick. The leaves from the desert blooms in this bright green dish can be propagated to create more succulents to incorporate into your patio greenery or garden. Succulents will thrive in nearly any container, as long as it has enough drainage for its soil to dry and room for the succulent to grow. Planter boxes, cinder blocks, terracotta pots or even walkways are pleasant places for succulents to flourish.

Succulent Centerpieces

A gorgeous succulent centerpiece is a stunning way to display and enjoy your succulents up close. A shallow container, a variety of smaller succulents, one large succulent, and soil is all you need to create an eye-catching tabletop display. Fill the shallow container with soil then place the large succulent in the center. Working your way from the larger succulent, begin placing smaller succulents in the dish. Tuck tiny succulents into the gaps to fill the container completely. Enjoy your succulent centerpiece at your next dinner party or as an everyday delight on your dining table. Make sure the centerpiece receives bright, filtered light and water when necessary.

Succulents To Have and to Hold

If you plan to incorporate succulents into your wedding bouquet, give them new life after you say “I do.” After your big day, re-purpose and replant the succulents from your bouquet into containers around the house. Allow their stems to dry for a few days before planting them in cactus and succulent soil. You and your spouse will be able to enjoy their beauty long past the honeymoon.

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Mythbusters: How to Keep Flowers Fresh Longer & hot FTD Coupon Code August 2015

Just like getting rid of the hiccups, it seems everyone has a theory about how to keep flowers fresh longer. We took the five most popular theories and put them to the test — seven days in a controlled environment, under observation. It was like the hunger games, except with flowers ( Shop at FTD.com and get active FTD coupon code ).

The Setup

We started with five vases of the same FTD arrangement. In each vase, we put 1 FTD flower food packet along with 2 cups of lukewarm water. Then each vase received one of the tests: vodka, Sprite, apple cider vinegar & sugar, aspirin or the fridge.

Wondering the thought process on these crazy theories? There is some science behind them.

Vodka — Vodka, or any alcohol, may have a preserving effect halting ethylene production which is the gas that makes flowers wilt.

Sprite — Sprite makes the water more acidic, which means it can travel up the stem of the flower more quickly. Also, the sugar serves as food for the flower.

Apple cider vinegar & sugar — Vinegar acts as an antibacterial agent while the sugar serves as flower food.

Refrigerator — Cold temperature slows aging of the flower.

Aspirin — Aspirin may lower the pH of the water.

We changed out the water (and replenished the same ingredients into each vase) on day 3.
Here’s what happened:

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

Day Four

Day Five

Day Six

Day Seven

And the Losers Are…

It turns out, flowers react a lot like people.

Case in point: The vase with Sprite did fine on days 1 and 2 but started to fade on day 3 and was a slimy mess by day 5. The vase with the vodka also did fine on days 1 and 2 but looked droopy and had grayish stems by day 4. Compare the Sprite vase to a six-year-old with a sugar high; the vodka, to a college frat boy on a bender — and suddenly flower behavior makes a lot of sense.

Scientifically, sugar acts as a carb to feed the flower, but it encourages bacterial growth. Also rooted in science, alcohol does stop the production of ethylene, but flowers, like humans, can only handle a very low percentage of alcohol.

Aspirin — Despite many a study to see if aspirin works on flowers, no concrete conclusions have been made. This might be because mediocre results rarely stand out. We didn’t find the aspirin to have any preserving effects, though it did not kill the flowers faster, either.

Runner Up Is…

Apple Cider Vinegar & Sugar — Flowers need sugar as food. Sugar is a substantial ingredient in flower food packets. The problem is, sugar accelerates bacterial growth. And you get those gunky, slimy leaves around day 4 to prove it. The solution is to add an acid. Enter vinegar, the bacteria-fighting agent to combat any damage the sugar creates.

It’s the perfect pair, and the combo held its own in our survival-of-the-fittest trial.

The Winner Is…

Every night before hitting the hay, we put this vase of flowers in the fridge. They were typically in there for about eight hours. When we woke up, we took the flowers out and displayed them with the others on the dining room table. It seems such a simple solution, but it kept our flowers fresh well through day 7. It makes sense that florists keep their flowers inside a large refrigerator.

Though anchored in science, many of the theories only have an inkling of truth to them. Your best bet to keep your flowers alive longer is using the flower food packet that comes with your arrangement and placing them in the fridge overnight.

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Friday, July 31, 2015

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

Matchmaker, Matchmaker: Cutting Flowers for Vase Size from FTD Blog

The ability to design a flower arrangement is a gift. But even the most amature among us can still learn the basics. If you don’t have a natural green thumb, the easiest way to quickly improve your flower bouquets is with the fairly basic art of flower cutting. A well-manicured floral arrangement is the boldest way to liven a table or room!

Sometimes, no matter how hard I try, my green thumb ends up squishing my floral dreams.

Fortunately, there are a few easy steps that have helped me, and might also help you step up your game. (You likely do a variation of these steps anyways.)

How to Choose a Vase

Vases are like flowers’ significant other and when paired improperly, you might be looking at a relationship that won’t last long. I am guilty of this, especially with tulips! For some reason, I always cut them for a wide-neck vase only to watch them run away from each other. Here I have paired three different bouquets with their perfect significant others. You can get Hand-Crafted Bouquets Starting at only $39.99 at FTD.com with Ftd coupon code august 2015 now

It’s important to consider stem length when pairing a bouquet with a vase. Here you will see that I have a long-stem bouquet paired with a long narrow vase. I can trim the bottoms without losing any of the bouquet. The narrow top gives the illusion of a full vase. The same goes for the shorter stem bouquet. A short, wide-mouth vase requires a shorter, fuller bouquet.

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One of the most important factors to floral longevity is trimming the ends. Do yourself a favor – go out and purchase a pair of floral sheers. It’s a small investment, but make sure they are clean and sharp. Flowers have vascular systems, which suck up the water. If cut improperly you mind as well send your flowers straight to the desert.

Pay close attention to the length of the stems when cutting, measure properly and angle the sheers at a 45-degree angle to make a clean slice. This provides a larger mouth for the stem and allows for a larger uptake of water. Anything else will prevent the stem from proper water intake.

Once you have cut the stems, go back and remove the excess foliage. If you leave it on, it’ll make the water murky and smelly.

For larger bouquets, trim the outer circumference of flowers slightly shorter than those in the middle. This gradual difference will round out the arrangement and provide the best viewing of all the beautiful flowers.

Feed Me, I’m Starving

No one likes swimming in cold water, including flowers. Take the time to run the faucet so it heats to lukewarm temperature. This allows for the stems to absorb the water faster. Pour the packet of flower food in the warm water before you place the flowers in the vase. Stir the powder around until it’s dissolved, and make sure the food is completely absorbed before adding the flowers. Then, voila! You have yourself a beautiful arrangement that would make Martha Stewart smile.

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