1) Grab a Vase: Your flowers are officially off root duty, so the first thing they need is a good drink. Place them in a clean vase filled with fresh water and let them settle in.
2) Give the Stems a Fresh Cut: Trim the stems at an angle before placing them in water so they can drink more easily and don’t sit flat against the bottom of the vase. Check them every couple of days, and if the ends start looking soft or slimy, trim off another inch.
3) Clear Away Extra Leaves: Remove any leaves that don’t need to be there, especially anything that would sit below the water line. Submerged leaves can break down, create bacteria, and shorten the life of your flowers.
4) Say Goodbye to Tired Blooms: If a flower starts to wilt or fade, gently remove it. Older blooms can release ethylene gas, which may cause the rest of the arrangement to age faster.
5) Keep Things Cool: Flowers are happiest in a cool spot. Keep them away from direct heat and warm appliances like radiators, fireplaces, ovens, televisions, and computers.
