Tip #1:
Replenish the water frequently. Change the water entirely every 2-3 days.
Tip #2:
Trim at least a half inch of stem off your flowers before you put them in a vase and each time you change the water.
Tip #3:
Keep your flowers away from heat and bright light. Sun and heat will encourage them to “mature” and thus quicken their demise.
Tip #4:
Avoid sitting your flowers beside ripening fruit or vegetables, especially bananas and apples.
Tip #5:
After you throw out your last arrangement, be sure to wash the vase/container very thoroughly in hot soapy water or, better yet, in your dishwasher.
Tip #6:
Use “flower food” for most flowers. You also can make your own flower food by adding about 1 teaspoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and a 1 teaspoon of bleach to your vase before adding about a quart of warm tap water.
Tip #7:
Use sharp scissors when cutting.
