Expert shares 30p 'secret' for keeping flowers alive for longer

Here’s Why People Put Pennies in Flower Vases

There’s nothing like fresh-cut flowers to brighten up your space. But even if you have somewhat of a green thumb, those blooms are on borrowed time.I’m rather proud of my ability to tend the colorful bunches I bring home from Trader Joe’s well enough that they last up to two weeks. But that’s with my being diligent about changing out the water every couple of days, removing dying leaves and stems, and whispering into the petals, “You can do it!”…

Expert shares 30p 'secret' for keeping flowers alive for longer

Have you tried this 30p hack that will help keep your fresh flowers, such as lilies, alive for longer? All you need is water and a lemon.

‘I got my lovely £20 Mother’s Day flowers from a place few people know exists’

It’s a classic Mother’s Day gift every year – but it can be a balancing act on getting fresh flowers just right. Too early and there’s a chance they wilt before the big day and you risk getting left with some battered supermarket bunch – or nothing at all – by leaving it last minute So, I decided to work smarter this year and order my flowers from a place that few would ever think about using. Not many people realise that B&M actually sells bouq…