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Why do some cut flowers and bouquets seem to die immediately? How can you prolong them once you get them home in a vase?—Grand Floral Charade I have the same problem, Floral—my blooms are fine in the ...

According to experts from plant-food brand Chrysal, the proximity of your bouquet to your fruit bowl could be shortening their cut life span. This is to do with a hormone called ethylene which is ...

Cut flowers are popular at any time of year, making an area both look and smell good. Express.co.uk spoke to gardening expert and founder of gardening advice website Blooming Lucky, Louise ...

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 ...

Choosing long-blooming perennials not only makes your gardens colorful, it’s also great for pollinators and other wildlife. With a little research, you can have color in your landscape by planting a ...

Your beautiful blooms will look fresh longer if you maintain them properly. Chanie Kirschner is a writer, advice columnist, and educator who has covered topics ranging from parenting to fashion to ...

Roses are one of the most popular plants in the garden thanks to their beautiful blooms and delicate scent. But once the flowers die, the shrub is not very attractive. We talked to an expert to find ...

Fresh cut flower arrangements are fleeting, but you can keep them lively longer by taking a few simple steps in selection, conditioning and nourishment. “Cut flowers generally last five to seven days ...