Clean your vase thoroughly. Any lingering bacteria will make your flowers wilt faster.

Replenish the water frequently. Change the water entirely every 2-3 days. Fill the vase two-thirds with fresh, lukewarm water and add your flower food.

Remove any foliage that will sit below the waterline to avoid build-up of debris. If your flowers include roses, you may notice some discolored outer petals. These are guard petals, which protect the inner petals. Gently remove 2-3 guard petals to reveal these.

Trim about 2-3cm from the bottom of the stems at a 45-degree angle.

Keep your flowers out of direct sunlight to prolong their life.

Remove any wilted flowers. Besides not looking as attractive, they can spread mould onto the others.