How Do You Remove Thorns Off Roses Safely?
Roses are absolutely beautiful flowers to have in a vase in your home. The thorns, however, aren’t so pretty and it is usually preferred that they be removed. Thorns, which are located on the stems of roses, are thought to be the plant’s protection. They can easily hurt you if you go to pick the roses up by the stems. Thorns can be difficult to remove. If you don’t do it the right way, you can easily pinch yourself with them. Place several sheets of paper towel underneath where you will be removing the thorns. Make sure that the paper towels are in a layer of at least two or three high. Separate all of the roses so that they are laid out one by one. If you choose to wear gardening gloves when you are taking off the thorns, put them on now. Pick out a stem to start with. Start at the bottom of the stem to begin cutting off the thorns. As you work your way up you can easily hold onto the part of the stem that already has the thorns cut off of it. Place your fingers of your hand that you’
