I have read where all the leaves that would be in the water must be stripped off to avoid aging problems with the boquet. What I am curious about is how come greenery added to the boquet wouldn't also cause the same problems? I can't imagine that all the greenery is above water or is it? I am sure to all you pros that is a dumb question but I still want to know. Maybe some of you don't add greenery to your boquets. I would like to know that too. Thanks! You guys are the best! Shirley