Day 226 -
It’s a tried-and-true way to keep roses and other cut flowers fresh longer: Put
a crushed aspirin in the water before adding your flowers. Also, don’t forget
to change the vase water every few days.
Day 227 -
Just as it preserves your hairstyle, a spritz of hair spray can preserve your
cut flowers and help them look fresh, longer. Stand a foot away from the
bouquet and give them a quick spray, just on the undersides of the leaves and petals.
Day 228 -
Don’t throw away those last drops of soda. Pour about 1/4 cup into the water in
a vase full of cut flowers. The sugar in the soda will make the blossoms last
longer. Note: If you have a clear vase and want the water to remain clear, use
a clear soda, like Sprite or 7-Up.
Day 229 - The secret to keeping cut flowers looking good as long as possible is to minimize the growth of bacteria in the water and to provide nourishment to replace what the flower would have gotten had it not been cut. Add a few drops of vodka (or any clear spirit) to the vase water for antibacterial action along with 1 teaspoon sugar. Change the water every other day, refreshing the vodka and sugar each time.
Day 230 -
Freshly cut flowers will stay fresh longer if you add 1/4 teaspoon bleach per
quart (1 liter) of vase water. Another popular recipe calls for 3 drops bleach
and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 quart (1 liter) water. This will also keep the water
from getting cloudy and inhibit the growth of bacteria.