With
Valentine's Day nearly upon us, you may find yourself with an
arrangement of roses or other flowers that symbolize the beauty of your
love. Your love will hopefully last forever, but what about the
flowers? How can you make them last as long as possible?
Doityourself.com offers 15 suggestions for extending the life of cut flowers. Here are a few of their tips:
* Cut the stems under water at a 45 degree angle
* Remove all leaves that will be under water
* Change the water daily, and mist the flowers
* Keep flowers away from sunlight and drafts
* Remove dead flowers right away
