Plus, not everyone can enjoy indoor blooming plants or afford fresh-cut hothouse ... wire topped with the flower's center through the cup. From the light yellow paper, cut a 1-inch by 3.5-inch ...

One of the pitfalls is the short lifespan of fresh-cut flowers, but there are lots of tricks, and tips that extend their longevity, including ones from my mom and experts at UrbanStems and ProFlowers.

Using some paper and a pencil ... Refresh the water each day and give the flowers a fresh cut every few days. That's it! So, ...