If you’ve got yourself a beautiful mix of fresh flowers, you’re probably wondering about how you’ll get the most out of them. Meaning, of course, that you’ll want to prolong their life span as much as possible, helping them to stay fresh, fragrant and beautiful-looking for as long as you can. And the truth is, with a little help from you, your flowers can enjoy a happier life. Read on to learn Peoples Flowers top three tips for doing just that.

• Our top tip? Re-cut the stems of your flowers 1/2″ to 1″ and replace the water every other day. You can do this over and over again, ensuring that your flowers always have crystal-clear water, free of bacteria as well as the ability to drink it. Every time you cut the flower’s stems, they seal back up, making it harder for each one to take in water. Cutting re-opens the stem each time.

• Keep your flowers cool and away from direct sunlight.
• As the individual stems in an arrangement mature, remove them. This gives more room for the other stems and their flowers to thrive.