TIPS

Place flowers in a clean container. Dirty vases may harbor bacteria and will shorten the life of your bouquet.  

Fill vase half way to 2/3 full with fresh cool water and add flower food.

Remove foliage that will be below the water line.

Using a sharp blade, recut stems in a diagonal and immediately place in water.

Top off water in the vase daily as the flowers absorb. Change the water completely every third day.

Keep your flowers in a cool location away from direct sunlight.

As some flowers begin to wilt, gently remove them so they don't spread bacteria to the rest of the arrangement. Certain flowers will fade before others.