KEEPING LIVE CHRISTMAS GREENS FRESH LONGER
I mostly use faux greens when I decorate for Christmas but I do love one or two beautiful arrangements of real greens! Today let’s talk about how to keep our live greens looking fresher longer! This is a must-read for anyone who uses live greens in their home.
You can see my Live Green post and others by my blogging friends below…
Designthusiasm | French Style White Christmas Tree
On Sutton Place | Christmas Porch Decor Ideas
Shabbyfufu | A Nostalgic Holiday Home Table Setting
Southern Hospitality | Colorful Christmas Tree
StoneGable | 8 Tips for Keeping Live Greens Fresh
Hello Yvonne,
Thank you for sharing these tips. Not using Clorox or sugar in the water for real greens is very good advice. The bleach will make the greens smell disgusting and the sugar will encourage bacterial and fungal growth – which makes the water slimy and smelly. Both defeat the main reason for using fresh greens – the pleasant smell