Here are some tips for keeping cut flowers alive longer. All cut flowers have a finite life span once harvested. • Clean, green leaves. • Unbroken stems and petals that are neither battered nor ...

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 ...

A: Fresh-cut flowers can brighten up a room. Some simple steps can help prolong the display. Try to buy your flowers from a vendor with high turnover, to ensure they are fresh. Flowers with brown ...

Person cutting fresh roses from their garden - Maryviolet/Getty Images Having a cutting garden allows you to liven up your home with fresh blooms and gift flowers to your loved ones without spending ...

Danaë Brook of Country Roses introduced me to this rose - one of the best for cutting with a lovely scent. It is a very long stemmed, usually single-headed, bright magenta pink rose with very few ...

Adding fresh flowers to your home is a great way to brighten your space. Whether picking flowers from your garden for an instant pick-me-up or opting for a beautiful store arrangement, they can make ...

A vase of fresh flowers in our home or office can instantly add some cheer. Unfortunately, most fresh cut flowers don’t last very long, and it can be a big bummer when your flowers start wilting and ...

I never planned to transform my entire yard into a cutting garden. It happened gradually. A few callas would find their way into a vase in early spring, then some daffodils would turn up on a hall ...

A bouquet of fresh-cut flowers creates elegant table decor, and their beauty easily captures the attention of those who witness it. Roses are a classic choice that come in a wide variety of colors, ...

With Valentine's Day just a week away, many people will be planning to buy their partner flowers to celebrate the special occasion. While roses are a classic choice, experts have revealed they might ...