Key Points Adding pantry sugar to vases of roses is not recommended because bacteria can build up quickly.Sugar (sucrose) is added to commercial flower food, but that also contains antimicrobial ...

These tips on how to make roses last longer will help delay drooping stems and browning leaves. Roses look stunning whether they’re displayed on their own or added to a bouquet with other flowers. But ...

Roses are ideal cut flowers. The best time to cut them is just as the buds are starting to open. Few garden flowers make better cut-flower choices than the rose, and June is the peak month to cut them ...

Whether you’re buying fresh cut flowers, or a potted plant for someone special, helping them keep those flowers looking their best can be part of the gift you give this year.

Gifting your loved one a Valentine's Day bouquet? Here's how long cut flowers can last. We're also sharing florists' best ...

A home decor expert has unveiled a handy tip to keeping roses fresh for a matter of weeks rather than days. It can be difficult to keep flowers fresh in the home as sometimes just topping up their ...