I’m a gardening expert – how to keep your flowers alive for way longer using a 50c household item
IF you've got poppy flowers that tend to wilt quickly after being cut and placed in a vase with water, don't fret.
There's a trick that will keep them flourishing, and it will only take a couple of minutes.
found a simple solution to the problem, stating that you simply have to burn the stems of the flowers.
After cutting each poppy at a 45-degree angle, you're going to want to burn the remaining inch of the cut stem for about 30 seconds, and finish off by "cauterizing" the tip of the flower stem.
As soon as you're done cauterizing, be sure to also pop the flowers in your favorite vase filled with water.
This tip works for poppies because it keeps their sap from leaving the flower from the bottom, helping the flower retain its own moisture and important nutrients.
It also helps the flower drink water from the vase for longer.
Additionally, burning the ends of poppy stems helps the blooming process of the buds, making for brighter, bigger flowers.
With your flowers covered, you might want to get your vases gleaming.
According to , in order to make your foggy glasses clear and shiny again, you'll want to grab some denture cleaning tablets.
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Parenting editor Anna Lane raves about them, and you can get some for just $3.
She suggested putting one tablet in the vase, and filling it with warm water.
Next, let the vase sit for a couple of hours until it's stopped fizzing to make sure the magic happens.
Once enough time has elapsed rinse out the vase, ensuring that you scrub out any minerals that remain.
Finally, let it dry and take in how clean and clear your vase is!
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