Isn't getting flowers wonderful? That is, until you have to clean out the moldy, smelly vase a week later. Fear not, flower lovers. Here are some handy tricks for you to keep cut flowers lasting ...

Cut flowers will last longer if they are kept at cooler temperatures. Keep them away from direct sunlight and heat vents, as well as cold drafts near a window or door in winter.

Whether stems are snipped from your garden or received as a bouquet, there are ways you can extend the look of fresh-cut flowers. Here’s how, with advice from flower expert Debra Prinzing, who ...

Cut flowers in the morning (except during hot weather). Morning is the best time of day to cut your flowers. It’s when their stems are full of water, which will help keep them hydrated.

4. Keep flowers in a cool location Keeping your flowers out of extreme conditions (like super-hot window sills) will prevent them from dying faster and creating build up and bacteria in the vase.

Cut flowers last longer at cooler temperatures. Keep them away from direct sunlight and hot areas such as heaters and drafts as well as cold drafts near a window or a door in winter.

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