Shoutout to the florist who taught me about stem shaving at a workshop in Charlotte

I kept seeing roses wilt in two days, and she showed me how to gently shave the outer layer off the last inch of the stem with a paring knife instead of just cutting it. My roses now last a full week in the cooler because it helps them drink way more water. Do you all shave stems or just stick with the angled cut?

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lucas5871mo ago

My grandma taught me that same trick with her peonies in Ohio.

barbara_wright991mo ago

But is it really that big a deal, @lucas587?

finley_craig537d ago

Oh wow, I always thought that was just an old wives' tale. Hearing it worked for someone's grandma makes me believe it.