Keep your vase filled with water! Keep your vase filled with water! All flower and foliage stems should be submerged. … If your flowers came in a basket or other container with foam, add fresh water every day. Immediately remove dead or wilting leaves and stems from fresh flower arrangements. Watch your water.

Make your own preservative to keep cut flowers fresh longer. Dissolve 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons white vinegar per liter of warm water. When you fill the vase, make sure the cut stems are covered by 5 to 7 centimeters of the prepared water.

Like many stems, roses last much longer in a cool area and wilt quickly in direct sunlight or warmth. Keep your roses cool but not in a drought to make sure they are happy. Flowers with woody stems like roses love a tall drink so keep on top of your water level making sure to […]