Garden Flower Gardens 3 Essential Flower Care Tips By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on February 13, 2011 Share Tweet Pin Email If you've spent time and money on a beautiful flower arrangement, you might as well do everything you can to ensure a long, full life for your flowers. By taking these simple steps, you can just about triple their life span. 1. Change the Water By changing the water every other day, you prevent bacterial buildup and ensure that the flowers are receiving their proper nutrients. Be sure to wash the vase before refilling it with cold water and flower food or bleach. Then, give the flowers a fresh 1/2-inch cut, and place them back in the vase. 2. Mist the Petals In addition to their stems, flowers also drink through their petals. If you keep a mister bottle full of water handy, you can give them a quick spray whenever you walk by. 3. Store in the Fridge One of the best ways you can keep cut flowers fresh is to store them in the refrigerator overnight. This makes an especially big difference during the summer or if your house tends to run warm. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit