Giving your Valentine a bouquet is a staple this time of year, and it's important to know how to care for it so it can beautify your space for as long as possible! If you're buying loose flowers from the grocery store, you need to always cut at least one inch off of the bottom of the stem to clear it of any present bacteria. Check out how to choose the best bouquets and maintain their beauty with pointers from Bill McKinley, the director of the Benz School of Floral Design at tamu. Read more at tx.ag/Roses, or visit the #AgriLifeToday link in our bio! -- #ValentinesDay #Flowers #FloralDesign