Make Flowers Last Longer With These Tips!

by Sarah Dobb

 

Simple solutions on how to preserve your flowers for longer with a few florist’s secrets and cheats.

  • Tip 1: Wash the vase with regular washing up liquid to ensure all bacteria is removed as this is fatal for your blooms 
  • Tip 2: Trim the stems under water at an angle as this will allow them to absorb more water 
  • Tip 3: Use special florist’s scissors or secateurs to ensure you don’t crush or damage the stems with blunt-ended scissors 
  • Tip 4: Place them in lukewarm water for a few minutes to revive them before you create your bouquet 
  • Tip 5: Remove leaves that lie below the water line to ensure the water stays cleaner for longer 
  • Tip 6: Refresh the water every day for a fresh flower drink 
  • Tip 7: When finding them a place in your home, ensure it is out of direct sunlight
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