How to prolong the life of your flowers

So youv'e received some beautiful flowers and you want to prolong their life for as long as possible. Here are some tips to keep your blooms blooming!

* When you get your flowers home or unwrap your floral gift the first thing you need to do is cut the stems at an angle with sharp knife or scissors

* To stop bacteria building up in the water strip away any low leaves

* Fill your vase with cold fresh water and add the satchet of flower food provided

* Change the water in the vase every two days and re cut the stems

Follow these tips for lovely long lasting blooms.