H appy birthday to July babies! This month brings us two distinct July birth flowers: the tall, colorful larkspur and the elegant water lily. These blooms represent midsummer's beauty and carry ...

That is, unless you know how to correctly prep your flowers and vase before you arrange a bouquet. Here are 10 tips to make your sunflowers look fresher and last longer in a vase. 1.

Before placing the flowers in a vase, trim the stems at a 45° angle. Then, using a craft knife, cut the stem length-wise by about half an inch. This will enable the woody stem to absorb water ...

It’s much easier to cut and arrange flowers with naturally long stems, since these will help the plant to stand up tall in a vase. You can always trim the stem down if needed, but you can’t ...

You can also dry flowers from special events, such as weddings, to preserve a sentimental memory that acts as a timeless keepsake.“After a special event, you have your photos and maybe you’ll ...

Transfer the flowers into a vase with fresh cut-flower food. 8. Add Cut-Flower Food. If you want your sunflower’s foliage to stay green and its buds to continue maturing, ...