It’s always disappointing when you have a vase of your favourite blooms that doesn’t last more than three days.
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If you want to try and keep your flowers fresher for longer, try these simple tips (although maybe not all at once!):
1 Trim stalks on the diagonal
2 Put a silver coin in the water

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3 Sprinkle sugar into the water
4 Add 2 tsp sugar and 2 tbsp vinegar to the water
5 Add a pinch of baking soda to the water
6 Add a few drops of bleach to the water
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