Flowers bring life and color into our homes, but keeping them fresh can sometimes feel like a challenge. Our flower shop has gathered years of experience in floral care to ensure that your blooms stay vibrant for as long as possible. Simple techniques and careful attention can make a huge difference in prolonging the beauty of your arrangements.
One of the most important steps is to properly trim the stems. Cutting about one inch from the bottom at a 45-degree angle allows flowers to absorb water more effectively and prevents the ends from sitting flat against the vase. Alongside this, keeping your vase clean and changing the water every couple of days helps reduce bacterial growth and keeps the flowers hydrated and healthy.
Using the flower food that often comes with your bouquet can also extend the life of your blooms. These packets contain essential nutrients and antibacterial agents that nourish the flowers and help prevent wilting. Placing your arrangements in a cool location away from direct sunlight or heat sources will further slow down the aging process and maintain vibrant colors for longer.
It is also important to remove any flowers that start to wilt. Even a single wilting flower can release gases that affect the other flowers in the vase, causing them to age faster. By regularly checking your arrangement and removing fading blooms, you can maintain the overall freshness and beauty of your bouquet.
“Caring for flowers is caring for joy — a little effort keeps beauty blooming longer.”Rosalina D. Willaimson
