A beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers is the easiest way to bring a burst of joy into the home. Nothing dampens that joy like droopy flowers the next day. Extending the vase life of fresh cut flowers can be achieved with a few simple steps. 01 Trim stems, at an angle, to desired length.  02 Arrange in vase and feed with flower food. 03 Remove all foliage below the water line. 04 Trim stems and freshen water every other day. 05 Remove spent flowers. 06 Keep away from fruits, heat, and direct sunlight.