When you are freshening up the water, take an extra minute to give the flowers a mini haircut; freshen up the flower stems by trimming a bit more off of the bottoms. A spritz of water on the flowers themselves provides a nice freshener. While not actually hydrating the flowers, some water droplets on the flowers will give them a nice shine, and keep dust off. Remember the value of fresh water to flowers. Following the last mix of advice will extend the life of your flowers an extra few days beyond normal care.

Also, feed your plants. Plant food is a bit tricky though, as you must be careful with the amount you add. Too little may promote bacterial growth and not help the flowers, while too much will be harmful for the flowers, thus, over saturating them. When you add the right amount the plant strengthens and kills bacteria that could be harming your flowers. For aesthetics, remove outer petals of flowers, such as roses, if they show signs of wilting or damage (a type of rose facial), getting rid of the dead outer layers of skin! Along the same lines, don't let your flowers burn! Keep them out of direct, hot sunlight, and do keep them in airy, well-lit rooms. Keep your flowers away from electrical appliances such as televisions, as the radiation seems to dehydrate flowers.

Receiving a gift of flowers is a loving and living gift. When you receive flowers, you are receiving something alive that must be nurtured and cared for. In addition to their beauty and romantic aesthetics, flowers represent love because they need love and care. Not only is it a great compliment to the giver to know that you care enough to take time to extend the life of the gift, but also it will bring you more joy in seeing beautiful, vibrant flowers every day. For this, start the flower's care from the moment you receive them. Remember the importance of water, and immediately submerge the stems in water. Keep the water fresh and the stems trimmed to optimize water reaching the flowers. Follow the additional tips to keep your flowers even healthier, such as feeding them plant food, and keeping flowers away from sources of heat and dryness. Keeping flowers healthy is therapeutic, because the work involved in keeping them alive is a pleasure, and the results are an even greater pleasure to behold.