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To reflex a rose, you start by very gently peeling back some of the outermost petals all around the rose until they’re turned inside out.
Once you have a sort of teacup and saucer shape with the center of your rose still intact, start taking some of the center’s outermost petals and gently fold them in half to resemble taco shapes.
While this may sound strange, if you research videos on reflexing a rose, you’ll see that the rose looks stunning, full, and bold after all this delicate folding of the petals. This method will help your cheaper roses look breathtaking.
Create a tape grid for arranging
Like the flower frog hack, this hack is also great for arranging flowers and keeping them upright in your vase. To keep everything where it should be, use clear tape and tape pieces across the mouth of your favorite vase to create a grid pattern before sticking your flowers inside.
The tape will not only give you a guide for where to place each flower but also make sure everyone stays put. Plus, since you’ll use clear tape, no one can see it.
Cut your stems under water
Most people know flowers do better in vases when you cut their stems at a 45-degree angle before arranging them. However, did you know you should cut the stems under running water?
When you cut flower stems out in the open, air bubbles can get trapped inside them, causing them to dry out faster. But when you cut them under warm (not hot) running water, they’re hydrated immediately.
For best results, after purchasing grocery flowers, cut one to two inches off the stems at a 45-degree angle under running water before placing them in a vase. This will help your flowers last longer and get maximum hydration.
There you have it: some simple and easy tips for making the most out of your grocery store, bodega, or roadside flowers. Don’t let anyone else make you feel less than for trying to enjoy the beauty of at-home floral arrangements while on a budget!
