How to Make Your Fresh-Flower Arrangement Last Longer

Whether you have a fresh flower arrangement of flowers in a vase or a fresh flower Christmas wreath, you want it to last as long as possible. Here is how you can make your arrangement last longer

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Commercial plant protector
• Water
• Knife
• Pruning Scissors

1. Apply a commercial plant protector to your fresh-flower arrangement following the instructions on the product. This will help to minimize the moisture on the arrangement which will help it last longer.

2. Water your arrangement on a regular basis. If it's flowers in a vase, make sure to add fresh water often. If it's a wreath, then place the wreath over the sink and pour a cup of water over the arrangement. Allow the water to soak in.

3. Revive fresh flowers and foliage by submerging them in cool water for about 5 minutes. Pull any limp elements out of the arrangement and revive them with water and place them back in the arrangement.

4. Gently scrape about 1 inch of the stems to help it absorb water more efficiently.

5. Remove any dead items from the arrangement or cut off dead leaves or sprigs to keep the fresh-flower arrangement looking nice and clean.

[duncan411]

on 10/6/2008 Wonderful info!