Flower Care for Floral Arrangements

Keep flowers in a cool location and away from heat or direct sunlight. Add water to arrangements made with floral foam, and change water in vase flowers (if possible). Use of a flower preservative will make your flowers last longer. It is available from most florists. Adding a little "7-Up" to the water will also help..

Garden Roses Care

Cut stems at a 45 degree angle with a sharp knife and put stems in a deep container of water that is too hot for your hand (about 120 deg. F). Allow to cool completely, then put the container in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. This will CONDITION the blooms. Remove any leaves and thorns below the water line when making your vase arrangements. To revive older flowers, recut a half-inch of the stem and put in a container of hot water. Put the container in the refrigerator and allow to cool completely. This will bring added life to your roses. Display roses in a cool location, out of direct sunlight. Avoid excessive heat or cold.

Dish Gardens

Moderately bright light, and moist soil is preferred. Protect from direct sun in summer, and place near sunny window in winter. Water thoroughly when soil is dry, but avoid overwatering. Do NOT let plants stand in water. Fertilize periodically.