So, you just had flowers delivered to you, now what? Keep fresh flowers away from drafts and extreme temperatures, which can quickly dry out the flowers and cause wilting. If your flowers came in plastic, remove this as soon as possible. Do not place your arrangement near fruit or in the path of cigarette smoke. The ethylene gas is detrimental to many flower types.…
One of the first flowers to bloom in abundance each spring, daffodils are a must-have for any flower lover. Keep your vase filled with water! All flower and foliage stems should be submerged. Flowers stay fresher, longer when they can get a drink! If your flowers came in a basket or other container with foam, add fresh water every day. Immediately remove…
First remove any dead or dying flowers from the arrangement. After carefully removing the good flowers, clean the vase thoroughly with soapy water to remove any bacteria that could cause the fresh flowers to deteriorate even quicker. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. Replace the water and mix in the flower preservative provided by your florist, according to the instructions on the packet. For best results, cut stems with a…