There are numerous methods for preserving flowers for bouquets and wreaths, potpourri and crafts. Here are four time-tested ...

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The easiest way to dry hydrangeas for stunning home decor. Read on for expert tips on the best drying technique to try this ...

FLOWERS and bouquets often have a sentimental value, but they don't last forever. With these few simple tips, you can keep your favourite flowers and even display them around the house. No matter what ...

I love always having a jar full of fresh flowers in my space, from fluffy hydrangeas to delicate peonies to fiery birds of paradise—especially when they’re snipped from my family’s garden. Alas, these ...

The final way Steers teaches to preserve florals is with glycerin, which works by replacing the water in plants. Available at pharmacies, glycerin is good for keeping greenery soft and glossy and ...

Perhaps it is the fragility of flowers that makes them endearing to us. We are probably more aware of that, living in the Poconos, than our fellow gardeners in the tropical climates because our ...

Picking up a fresh bouquet is the easiest way to spruce up your home (and boost your mood!)—but no matter the time of year, your beloved flowers and foliage will start to wither eventually. Instead of ...

Your basil and chives are full and hardy, and your garden is bursting with colorful blooms. You can only keep up with so many fresh herbs and newly cut flowers, however, so it’s time to consider ...