It is not necessary to prune back your hydrangeas once the flowers die, but it also won’t hurt. Blooms may be left on the bush to dry naturally, creating visual interest into autumn and winter. If ...

A new study has pinpointed reasons for the short vase life-span of cut flowers - that refers to flowers or flower buds (often with some stem and leaf) that have been cut from the plant bearing it. A ...

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The sad truth is that fresh cut flowers don’t last forever. But to keep their blooms alive for longer there are certain things owners shouldn’t do when caring for them. Experts at Blooms By The Box ...

The last thing you want to do when pruning a plant is to remove its buds, which, Hancock notes, are formed nearly a year ...

Whether you received flowers as a gift or simply treat yourself to some stunning blooms, fresh-cut flowers can seem to suddenly wilt in a matter of days. Though misting cut flowers with water can keep ...

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Plunking a penny into a vase of water won’t help your blooms last longer. But there are some beginners’ tricks that will. Consumer Reports spoke to Kristin Schleiter, associate vice president for ...