6 Tips to Make Flowers Last

I don’t know when I started buying fresh flowers, but I love having them in the house. The only problem is, I want them all over, not just one place. Aaron thinks they are a waste of money, but I love that they instantly add a little class, fragrance and a feeling of the outdoors in. Since I’m always buying them, I’ve done so much research/trial and error on how to make them last so I can justify to my husband that $20.00 at the grocery store lasts for two weeks in flowers, when a bottle of wine will be drank in one (not that there is anything wrong with that). 🙂

I think depending on when/where you get flowers, it could be a total toss up. Sometimes mine die the next day, probably because they sat at the store too long, but with the tips below, more often than not, I can enjoy them over a week. Which makes the $20 worth it in my eyes.

1. Clean the Vase. Before anything, make sure you have a clean vase. When it comes to flowers, cleanliness matters.
2. Change the Water. If possible, changing the water daily with lukewarm water is best, but let’s be honest, aint nobody got time for that. I try to change my water every other day.
3. Trim your ends. Before arranging, cut your stems at an angle (this allows more surface area for water to pass through). This creates a new cut for water to flow into. Once a flower is out of water, the stems dry up, so re-cutting them when you change the water can make a big difference in your flowers life span.
4.  Use the Flower Food. This seems like a no brainer, but many people think it’s an unnecessary step. Instead of using the whole bag, sprinkle a little in and save the remainder for the next water change. Don’t have flower food? A little bit of bleach, lemon/lime juice or sugar can do the trick.  Many people even use an aspirin tablet for food.
5. Remove the Leaves. Leaves  below the water will create mold and cause your flowers to deteriorate quicker. I always remove any leaves that will fall below the water. You can trim them, or just pull them off carefully.
6. Be careful of placement. Flowers that get too warm or too cold will wilt quicker. It’s important to make sure flowers have sunlight, but they should be kept away from direct sunlight, vents and doors. If you have room to stick flowers in the refrigerator at night, this is said to help their lifespan.

Do you have any tips that I missed? I would love to hear so I can continue to convince my husband that they are worth the investment. 🙂

Have a great Tuesday friends! Treat yo’self to some flowers today!

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