Sunday, March 8, 2015

Ways Of Preserving Calgary Flowers Forever

By Leslie Ball


All plants always exhibit a beautiful image when viewed while still fresh where all its qualities are still intact. However with passing o time and the flower not being connected to it nutrients source, it starts to slowly wither and loose shape losing its initial appeal to all viewers. This limitation in the extended maintenance of its beautiful qualities highlights the ancient need that has been practiced over time of preserving the flower parts using various procedures according to the available resources. In the case of Calgary flowers, various procedures have been utilized in finding the best solution for their safeguarding.

One way in achieving such preservation effect that has been practiced over time is the use of Luke-warm water that has been added a spoon of sugar. This method, however, has a disadvantage that not all kinds of flower species respond positively to warm water but require cold water therefore the need for the development of a more universal preservation procedure.

When organizing an occasion where plants are to be utilized, safeguarding measures should be carried out in advance. The method that is most popular for such activity in Calgary AB is pressing. Initially, the flower parts are to completely eliminate moisture for approximately a week. They are then placed in the presentation medium to be utilized for exhibition during the event such as use of frames for supporting the dried leaves and other plant parts.

Additional sugar into the water acts as a source of nutrients to the flower as it is separated from its parent plant to last longer. In addition to above method, the use of floral preservation techniques can be utilized in increasing the life of flowers. The main aim for any effort put into conservation of flowers is to increase their duration of survival after separation from their host plant.

The expert will recommend that the drying process be done in a cool environment and not under direct sunlight. This is to avoid damaging the plants and any leaves that show signs of onset of rotting process are cut off and disposed. This will guarantee you good health of your plant.

Currently, various compounds are in use that aid in ensuring the duration for drying the specimens is greatly reduced. One of such artificially manufactured compound is glycerin. However, the compound has a major disadvantage of its inability to have a universal effect on all types of flowers.

In addition to the natural drying methods, chemically induced drying methods are also in use. The compounds utilized are intended to ensure the specimen maintain their live shape and color while preventing potential attacks from insects that feed on such vegetation. Solutions of bicarbonate, baking soda and medication drugs such as aspirin are utilized for artificially drying the specimens while chemical sprays that contain compounds for killing or repelling insects are added.

Use of desiccant has proved to be a convenient method for use in the process. This substance enables the constant drying of all parts of the flower at the same rate while ensuring their appealing look is preserved for a long time. The substance also aids in conserving the original shape of the flower for ease of identification to the viewers. The process of pressing was more utilized during past years than it is important now and was mainly utilized when organizing very important occasions.




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