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the stem is to be submerged. Cut floral stems on an angle. Remove all needles or leaves that will be submerged in the final arrangements.
• A water-holding material, such as the foam-like material used by florists for arrangements, can prolong the keeping time of fresh greens. Soak the foam in water then stick the pieces of greenery into it.
• Substitute natural materials such as potatoes, apples and Osage oranges (hedge apples) for the foam.
• Arrange large branches of evergreens in buckets with pebbles to keep the stems upright, then fill the container with water.
• Keep arrangements outside or in a cool location such as an unheated garage or refrigerator when not being displayed.
• Check the water level daily in arrangements.
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