Choose a vase that will cover at least half the height of the tulips to offer them support. They can look pretty bending in a shorter vase but won’t last as long.

Remove the extra leaves from the base of the stem and plunge into cold water with flower food. Top up with cold water every day as this will help keep the stems fresh and crisp. Display them somewhere cool and preferably on their own as they release a substance that causes other blooms to wilt faster.

Peonies have such a fleeting season that we want to keep them around for as long as possible. We will generally provide your peonies in bud, but they won’t take long to burst open once you’ve got them home.

Before placing into a vase, trim the stems at an angle and make sure to remove any
leaves so that they're not submerged in the water. This prevents them from rotting. Keep them away from direct sunlight (they like to be kept quite cool) and replace the water every day or every other day.

Summer temperatures can cause your hand-tied bouquet to wilt quicker that normal. A few quick tips to extend the life of your arrangement include changing the water regularly and using flower food with each refresh. Make sure your vase is spotlessly clean to keep any bacteria at bay and be quick to remove dead leaves.

Keep flowers away from the direct sunlight and choose to display them in cooler rooms. Finally, if you plan to be away a night or two, you can actually keep most flowers in the fridge!

The stems of hollow-stemmed flowers such as delphiniums need to be filled with water. Simply turn the flower upside down and pour water into the open cavity of the stalk. Place your thumb over the opening at the bottom of the stem and then put it in the water, trapping it inside and helping to keep the stem strong and straight.

Any bouquet arranged by us using delphinium will have had the stem conditioned in this way, but it will do no harm torepeat the process when refreshing your arrangement.

Despite their delicate crepe-like flowers, ranunculus can actually last quite a long time if properly cared for. Don’t be alarmed if they arrive a little droopy, they just need a good drink.

Trim the stems at an angle and place in lukewarm water. Keep them out of direct sunlight and draughts and ensure they use the other blooms in your bouquet as support, without crowding
them.

You might be out enjoying your garden, but don’t forget about your indoor plants in summer. Make sure they’re not too exposed to sunlight and keep them away from the breeze of fans. Water whenever the soil feels dry, which you may notice occurs more often, and feed once a week.

Keep an eye out for pests which enjoy the warmer weather too. Finally, when you go away, don’t be tempted to leave them standing in water. Instead, give them a good drink in the sink, then lift them out to ensure the roots can breathe.