Lasting Flowers?

I received some flowers and I was wondering what I could do that would make them last longer. They are really pretty and I would love to make them last. For some reason my flowers always die really fast. Does anyone know any tricks to make them last longer so they don't wilt?

Lasting Flowers?
Change the water every 3-4 days and make sure it is lukewarm.


Aspirin works good when dissolved in water for roses. It preserves the flower beautifully.


Plant food for fresh cut flowers can be poured into the water and preserve the life of your flowers. You can purchase it at almost every home and garden store.


Keep your flowers in a sunny area and remove any dead leaves and buds. Also, make sure you remove the leaves from the stem of the flower that will be submerged under water. This will ensure the water doesn't get contaminated!





Good luck!
Reply:The first step to fresh-looking flowers is stripping all leaves from stems that will be below the water line. Submerged foliage encourages bacteria growth in the container water. Remove at least 1 inch from the bottom of any flower stems that have been exposed to air. Legends abound as to the best way to cut, slice, or crush stems before placing them in water. Cutting stems at a 45-degree angle really does help most flowers absorb water. Some woody stemmed flowers benefit from slicing their stems, but you can’t go wrong with a diagonal cut. Use garden shears or a sharp knife to cut stems. Common household scissors can crush the vascular systems of the flower stem, inhibiting water uptake. As soon as you make the cut, plunge flowers into a vase or container filled with lukewarm water.
Reply:Yes change to wider every 2-3 days and add an aspirin. This is the trick.



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