Cotton Ball as Flower Plug

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

Flower stems stuffed with cottonJohn Lawton

Help hollow-stemmed blooms, like daffodils, delphiniums, and amaryllis, soak up water and stay hydrated longer with this fresh idea: Cut the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle, turn the stem upside down, fill it with water, and stuff it with a piece of cotton.

 

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