Blooming Branches! Care Card

Whether February means cut offs in California or overcoats in Connecticut, nothing says
"spring" like the first buds on branches. And whether it's 70 or 7 below, we wanted to
create an arrangement to bring these beauties inside, so we can start enjoying the change of
season a bit sooner than nature intended! We ship these branches to you with their blooms
in buds to make sure they arrive safely. Give the ends a trim, a drink of fresh water and
watch the magic of spring bloom right before your eyes!

Follow our quick tips below to make like Mother Nature and force bloom your branches as
easy as 1-2-T(H)REE!

1. Remove wrapping from your vase!
2. We've shipped this sleek cement cylinder with a plastic liner. While we love the look of this vessel, filling a cement vase with water can make it look post-spin class faster than you can wiggle into your spandex. When filling your vessel with water, use cool, tap water and take care to not fill above the liner to prevent any unnecessary sweat sessions! PRO TIP: Even with the liner, we recommend placing this vase on a non-porous surface or using a coaster to prevent any water rings.
3. Next, unwrap your branches! After you've removed the overwrap, give each stem a trim using floral shears or a sharp kitchen knife. PRO TIP: If you are using a kitchen knife, we recommend sharpening your branch to a pencil point rather than trying to get a clean, angled cut! If a sharp implement is unavailable, you can also smash the bottom of the stem using a kitchen mallet, bottle of wine or other heavy kitchen object. Opening the stem by cutting or smashing the stem will let it hydrate more easily!
4. Time to get arranging! There is no secret sauce here - drop the branches in and shuffle and shift until you're happy. Add height by trimming a few of the branches shorter than others! Trim all of your branches shorter for a tighter, denser arrangement. Leave length on for a looser, more open feel!

To help your branches live their best life, place your arrangement in moderate light (no extremes, please!). Also, patience is a virtue. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was springtime! Expect your branches to bloom in a few days time after you receive! PRO TIP: Trim your stems once every few days to allow your branches to keep hydrating and maximize their lifespan!