Fresh cut flowers from the garden are beautiful. Here's how to make them last a LOT longer...

Flowers are blooming everywhere...

 ...and you can enjoy fresh cut flowers from your garden for a lot longer with a few tricks:

• Cut your flowers just before they bloom so they’ll continue blooming in your house.

• Remove any leaves that will be below the water line.

• Add some soda to the water in your vase. Freshly cut flowers need the sugar.

• Fresh cut flowers need air – don’t pack too many in one vase.

• Once cut, flowers need to stay cool. Avoid displaying them in a sunny spot. 

When cutting your flowers, cut at an angle and close to a leaf node. This will promote new growth and more flowers. It’s also best to cut your flowers in the morning to prevent stressing the plant.