So, what kills flowers? Well, most insects that attack flowers, do it when they invade your flower garden with parasites and other harmful diseases. Some common insect pest species are caterpillars, aphids, fungus, spider mites, and thrips. Aphids are particularly deadly, because of their extreme ability to spread infestations quite rapidly, and their habit of laying eggs in your flowerbeds, which then hatch and produces the various disease spores.. And while aphid infestations are usually fairly easy to treat, they can also often spread to nearby plants. This is why it is usually best to completely exterminate any and all aphid problems from the flower garden.

Another common question asked by new flower gardeners is “What kills plants (poisons) that grow in my flowerbeds?” In actuality, any and all plants can die as a result of a multitude of different things – from cold weather, drought, bugs, wind, etc. In rare cases, plant killing insects do account for the death of flowers. Butterflies, wasps and crows, for example, can actually kill flowers just by eating them. Butterflies, wasps and crows also like to snack on roots and blossoms as well. This will often result in a plant dying, because it lacks water or because it is no longer getting the nutrients it needs to survive.

There are several common mistakes that new flower gardeners make that can result in the death of your flowers. One mistake that is very easy to make is pruning. If you cut a flower, for whatever reason, too short or at an angle, it will die. Cut flowers too high, or too low, and they will be dead just as quickly.

If you find that your flower vase is not getting as much water as it needs, there is another simple fix. Fill the bottom of the vase with water from your hose. It does not take much – a couple of cups should be plenty. Overfilling your flower vase with water could cause the vase to overflow, causing the water in the vase to evaporate into the air, leaving nothing for the roots to absorb.

Another common question asked about watering is: “Should I make fresh flowers last longer by watering them only when the weather is hot?” Well, while the weather is generally warm and pleasant, not all days are perfect. Make sure that you water your flowers carefully in the winter, just as you would in the summer. The reason is that stems become very heavy in winter and they require more watering than in the summer, when the weather is cooler.

Flowers are not killed by the sun, air or water; heat, cold or humidity will not kill them. If you are worried about your flower arrangement standing or sitting in a particular arrangement due to extreme temperature changes or humidity, you can place a few silvery books on the stems to help block out light and humidity. However, make sure you remember to remove them before you put the flower arrangement back into its container. Some flowers such as Daisies and Easter Lilies can actually survive standing in a book or glass, but try not to move your flower arrangement when you do this.

Do not over water your flowers. In general, a good rule of thumb is to water your floral arrangements just once each month. There is really no need to water them daily. If you have a tall fountain or large pot, you may want to water your arrangement on a regular, 45-degree angle, because the high angle will actually help your flowers thrive.

Finally, the best way to organize your floral arrangements for the winter is to keep them in one area. If your flower arrangements sit on a table that receives direct sunlight, some will die during the winter months. The best way to organize your floral arrangements for the winter is to place them all in one room, with a small window that you can open during the cold months. If you are using hanging baskets, be sure that they are placed on an angle so that they receive the full exposure to the winter sun. Once you have determined what kills flowers during the winter season, you can better prepare for the coming fall flower arrangements.