Category: Flowers

Removing stains from flowerpots

That staining that occurs in clay and plastic flowerpots and their saucers comes right out without scrubbing. Just fill the kitchen sink with cold water and add plain white vinegar about 2/3 water to 1/3 vinegar. Soak the pots and saucers until they look clean and new. This may take up to an hour. Wash […]

No-fuss flower pot cleaner

1 handful salt Scrub brushes can scratch and soap residues can cling to a clay pot’s porous texture. Instead, reach for a handful of salt to work in their place. Simply place the salt on a clean damp rag and scrub away to let the gentle abrasive power of salt clean your empty garden pots […]

Long-life flower water

1 quart (1 liter) warm water 3 tablespoons (38g) sugar 2 tablespoons (30ml) vinegar Make fresh-cut flowers last as long as you can by placing them in the best possible water. For every quart (liter) of warm water, add 3 tablespoons (38g) sugar and 2 tablespoons (30ml) vinegar. Mix well to ensure the sugar is […]