Cut Flower Care - AppletonPC

Illustration of white vinegar being poured into a clear vase of cut flowers to inhibit bacterial growth and extend vase life

Gardening

November 25, 2025

The vinegar in vases that keeps flowers fresh longer : how acid stops bacteria growing in water

Discover how white vinegar’s acetic acid slows bacteria in vase water, keeps stems clear, and extends bloom life—plus safe ratios, tips, and myths debunked.

Illustration of droopy cut flowers being revived in near‑freezing water using the freezer‑chill trick

Gardening

November 21, 2025

The freezer-chill trick that firms droopy flowers: how cold water revives soft stems quickly

Learn the freezer‑chill trick: use near‑freezing water to revive droopy flowers fast. Step‑by‑step guide, ideal temps/timings, best blooms to treat and avoid.