Pro tip: Stem trimming tricks that changed my flower game

Honestly, when I first started arranging, I just shoved stems straight into vases. Tbh, an older florist taught me to always cut them underwater to keep blooms fresh. Back then, I thought it was extra work for no reason, but now I see it's key. For roses, a sharp snip and warm water first really perks them up. With carnations, scoring the stem base helps them drink better too. Ngl, seeing bouquets last days longer made customers so happy. It's wild how one small habit from the past still matters so much today.

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sanchez.lucas2mo ago

Ever tried vodka in the water? Works wonders.

pipermason1mo ago

Been there more times than I care to admit. Had a rough patch last year where my evening "water" was mostly Tito's. It gets to be a pretty expensive habit, and honestly, it just makes everything worse after a while.

alexthompson1mo ago

That's a rough road to go down. Started keeping a big jug of actual water on my desk and forced myself to drink a full glass before even thinking about anything else. Sometimes the habit is just about having a drink in your hand. Switched to seltzer with a splash of bitters for a while, which helped break the cycle. It's sneaky how it becomes normal.