How to Keep Your Mother's Day Flowers Fresher Longer, According to Floral Experts
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of going to the farmers' market with my family when they let me bring home a bouquet of sunflowers. I've continued this tradition into adulthood by keeping fresh-cut flowers around my home -- sometimes sunflowers, but oftentimes whatever beautiful bundles the local farmers' market down the street happens to be selling.
But even after years of buying flowers weekly, I still get sad when the petals start to wilt. Whether you bought flowers for yourself at the local supermarket or you received a special bouquet this Mother's Day, you probably want to extend the life of those flowers for as long as possible.
I talked with two floral experts to round up tips for buying the freshest flowers and keeping them lasting longer. I'll also share common myths that horticulturists say don't work.
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