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Ways to Keep Your Flowers Fresh, Beautiful, and Long-Lasting

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Caring for Your Fresh-Cut Flowers

  • Trim the stems: Cut about ¼ inch off the ends of the stems at an angle to help them hydrate more efficiently.

  • Strip the lower leaves: Remove any foliage that will sit below the water line to prevent bacterial growth.

  • Start fresh: Place your flowers in a clean vase filled with cool, fresh water.

  • Refresh regularly: Change the water and re-trim the stems every 1–2 days to keep blooms looking their best.

  • Choose the right spot: Keep your arrangement out of direct sunlight, away from heat, and separate from ripening fruit.

  • Maintain beauty: Remove any wilted or fading stems promptly to extend the life of your bouquet.

Enjoy the beauty—your blooms are just getting started!

A colorful bouquet of flowers including pink, purple, red, blue, and white flowers arranged in a pink vase.
Colorful bouquet of various flowers, including roses and ranunculus, wrapped in brown paper.
Colorful bouquet of various flowers including white daisies with yellow centers, pink dahlias, and red and pink blossoms in a glass vase on a cobblestone surface.