But these gorgeous cut flowers can quickly start to look a little sad and droopy unless you know how to keep roses fresh in a vase of water longer. Extend the life of your bouquet of roses with ...

Next, spray paint all of the flowers gold and let them dry completely. Then, hot glue the roses to the bottom half of the vase. Use scissors when necessary to cut the roses to fit any gaps.

Whether you’re preparing a bouquet for a special occasion or simply brightening up your living space, knowing how to arrange flowers properly can make all the difference.

Feeling behind the times in your flower arrangements? We talked to five florists and gardeners about the once dated flowers ...