Extend The Life Of Your Freshly Cut Roses With This Handy Summer Beverage

There is nothing more satisfying than stepping out into your garden and cutting a fresh bouquet of roses. Your hands and skills grew them, and now you can reap the rewards by enjoying a beautiful vase in your kitchen or living room. Not only will it add a touch of decor to the room, but it will boost your mood every time you see them. The only downside, of course, is that they won't last forever. While you might not be able to enjoy them permanently, there is a way to make them last a little longer than they normally would. And all you need is a little lemonade.

There are all sorts of different ways to keep your blooms fresher for longer, ranging from adding sugar to the water to hair spraying the petals. And now you can add lemonade to your roster of tricks. If you have some sitting in your pantry, make sure to take it out every time you grab your gardening sheers to give your fresh-cut bouquet a boost and enjoy them longer. Here's how the hack works.

To utilize this hack, you need to grab full-fat, fizzy lemonade from your pantry. You want it as bubbly as possible, so make sure to choose the correct brand. Add a small amount to the vase water, and watch it work its magic. You will want to change out the water and repeat the process once or twice weekly for the best results. Adding a summer drink to your beautiful bouquet of roses might seem odd, but the science is there. This hack works great for several reasons. 

First, lemonade contains both citric acid and sugar, which help nourish the plant. The acid helps water enter the stem more quickly, nourishing the bloom for longer. Conversely, the sugar acts as plant food and keeps the bouquet well-fed. That's why you need to choose the full-fat version of lemonade and not diet. You need the sugar for this hack to work. As an added bonus, the mix of citric acid and sugar helps keep bacteria at bay, which allows your blooms to live longer rather than begin to decay. If you were planning to put your blooms in a clear vase and don't want the water turning yellow, you can also use 7Up for the same results. Whichever you choose, you will be able to enjoy your bouquet for a little bit longer now!