There’s nothing like receiving a beautiful arrangement of blooms from a special someone. But even after bringing them home and putting them in a vase, you can only enjoy them for a few days. If you’ve ever wished your flowers would stay fresh for longer, Lexington Florist of Central South Carolina is happy to grant your request. Here, they offer three insider tips on how to prolong the life span of your next bouquet.

How to Keep Flowers Fresh for Longer

1. Use This Beauty Hack

Apple cider vinegar is used in everything from recipes to face masks these days, and it might even do wonders for your flowers. Combine two tablespoons of the solution with two tablespoons of sugar, and add it to the water in the vase before inserting your bouquet. Then, replace the water and the vinegar-sugar solution every two to three days. 

2. Treat Them Like Your Hair

Whether you’re hosting a party or the in-laws are coming for the weekend, you can use this pro tip to make your blooms look just-cut for a bit longer. Simply take your favorite can of hairspray and spritz the underside of the flowers from about a foot away. 

3. Try a Pain Reliever

Once used primarily for headaches, aspirin is now thought to lower the risk of heart attacks. Use it to your next bouquet’s advantage by crushing a tablet and sprinkling the dust into the vase water. By changing out this solution every few days, you’re sure to enjoy fresher flowers for longer.

4. Make Your Own Preservative

Many bouquets today come with “flower food,” a packet filled with a powder-like preservative. If you didn’t receive this with your purchase, you can make your own out of three tablespoons of sugar and two tablespoons of white vinegar. While the sugar will preserve the flowers, the vinegar will prevent the growth of waterborne bacteria, which makes bouquets decay all the faster.

To spruce up your home with a beautiful bouquet, visit Lexington Florist. They have provided top-quality blooms to Columbia, Red Bank, and Oak Hill for over four decades, and they’ll be happy to answer any of your floral questions. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or a “just because,” call them at (803) 359-6097 to plan a flower arrangement. For more information on this trusted florist, visit the website.