Secrets to keep cut flower arrangements perky and fragrant. From ranunculus to roses, there's nothing more exciting than being surprised with (or treating yourself to…) a fresh bouquet of flowers.

Everything you need to keep flowers alive longer: You don't need everything on this list, but you'll definitely need gardening shears or scissors to cut stems, and a vase for the bouquet.

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Even if you're great at keeping your cut flowers fresh, sooner or later you'll have to say goodbye to your beautiful blooms. Unless you preserve them, that is. There are a few different ways to ...

Keep your flowers away from the fruit bowl to ensure ... "For woody stems like roses and eucalyptus, make an additional vertical cut of around 5cm to improve water absorption." ...

First, keep in mind that some flowers naturally last longer than others. Roses, lilies, freesia, daisies, and sunflowers tend to stay fresher for longer. Blooms that are notorious for wilting ...