Caring for Flowers

There are some general principles that you can follow that will make your cut flowers last as long as possible for your enjoyment. In this section we provide some simple rules about purchasing, preparing your vases and maintaining your flowers within the home. Also in this section you will find information relating to the use of a flower preservative and why flower preservatives assist in maintaining the vase life of cut flowers. You can purchase a flower preservative from your florist when you purchase your flowers, however if you have the time you can make up your own preservative and we provide a simple recipe using common ingredients for you to try.

At Home Care
Don't Try This At Home
Why Use a Flower Preservative
Basic Botany