I've been making arrangements since I was a kid, watching my dad work behind the counter on Cambridge Street. If there's one thing I hear more than anything from customers, it's: “The flowers were so beautiful; I just wish they lasted longer.” The good news? With the right care, most bouquets can stay gorgeous for 7 to 14 days and sometimes longer. Here's exactly how to do it. - Dan 

✅ Find a clean vase. 

✅ Fill with cool, fresh water. 


✅ Add the flower food packet.

✅ Strip leaves below the waterline

✅ Cut the stems at an angle

✅ Change the water 

✅ Trim the stems at an angle

✅ Remove flowers, petals, and leaves that are past their prime 

 


✅ Cool & Indirect Sunlight or out of the sun 

❌ Not Warm & Not in the Sun

✅ Bleach (⅛ teaspoon per quart). Bleach kills bacteria. Use very sparingly; too much burns the stems.

✅ Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon sugar)

❌ Aspirin

❌ Copper pennies

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