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"Just Add Flowers" is a celebration of the small, transformative power of fresh blooms — how a single bunch can turn a plain room into a warm one, a quiet moment into a meaningful one. Happy, hard, ordinary, or in-between — there's one simple way to make any moment better. Just add flowers.

Change your flower water every 2 to 3 days to keep blooms fresh and prevent harmful bacteria from clogging the stems. If the water gets cloudy, slimy, or develops an odor, change it immediately regardless of how long it has been in the vase

Yes, flower food (or floral preservative) is highly recommended for fresh-cut flowers. It provides three essential ingredients to keep blooms vibrant: sugar (for nourishment), acidifiers (to help stems absorb water), and biocides (to prevent bacteria from clogging the stems).

Yes — always trim about an inch off the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle before placing flowers in water. This creates a larger surface area for water absorption and removes any part of the stem that may have dried out or sealed over during transport.

Yes — remove any leaves that would sit below the waterline, since submerged leaves decompose quickly and create bacteria that shortens your flowers' lifespan. It's fine to leave leaves above the water if they're healthy and add to the look of the arrangement.

Look for firm, brightly colored petals with no browning or wilting at the edges. Check the stems too — they should feel firm and look freshly cut, not slimy or discolored. For flowers like roses, gently squeeze the bottom of the bud; if it feels firm, it's fresh, but if it feels soft or hollow, it's already past its best.

The main difference comes down to convenience versus selection. Grocery store flowers are great for picking up on the go and often come pre-arranged, while florists typically offer a wider variety of blooms and can help with specific requests, like a certain color palette or occasion. Both are great ways to bring fresh flowers into your home — it really just depends on what you're looking for that day.

The most common culprits are dirty vase water, stems that haven't been trimmed, or flowers placed too close to heat, direct sunlight, or a fruit bowl (ripening fruit gives off a gas that speeds up wilting). Refreshing the water and re-trimming the stems every few days usually solves the problem.

Sometimes! Try re-cutting the stems at an angle and placing them in cool water for a few hours — this helps them rehydrate. For flowers like hydrangeas, even fully submerging the bloom in cool water for 15-20 minutes can bring them back to life.