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In winter, a bunch of flowers is the perfect way to light up your home, but unfortunately, they are different from plants in that they can't stay vigorous for a long time. However, there are some ways to reserve special bundles for use as decorations in the future.

The key is the drying process, which preserves the color and quality of some of your favorite flowers.

In recent years, dried flowers have become more and more popular and have sprung up on social media and interior design websites.

They can even be purchased at local supermarkets and household goods stores, but self-preserved flowers may be a cheaper option.

Dried flowers can last for one year on average, but can last longer, depending on when the drying process is started and completed.

According to experts in the Farmer’s Yearbook, some of the best dried flowers include gypsophila, hydrangea, lavender, pansies, rose buds and straw flowers.

Many herbs can also be dried.

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One of the most traditional ways to preserve flowers is to simply dry them.

You should remove the leaves from the flower stems first.

Next, put your bouquets together and tie them together.

The flowers should be hung upside down on a sturdy support. One method is to use a stick and then use a rope or elastic band to hang the flowers on the stick.

Let them dry in a cool place away from direct sunlight for two to three weeks until they are completely dry.

This is particularly suitable for robust flowers such as roses or lavender.

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According to Funny How Flowers Do That, for quick turnover, you can use a microwave oven to dry some flowers.

Flora experts recommend using this technique for single flowers, such as gerber daisies and chrysanthemums.

First remove any unwanted leaves from the flowers.

Pour a layer of cat litter or silica sand into the bottom of the microwave safe container, and then place the blooming flowers on it.

Pour more cat litter or silica sand on the petals, and heat it at half power for two to five minutes.

After removing the flowers, be sure to remove all remaining powder.

When you buy a new pair of shoes, you will usually find silicone in a shoe box or hidden in a handbag purchased in a store.

These sachets can be used to dry your flowers by using microwave technology, or fill the container with silica in these sachets without microwave, and then let the flowers stand.

Put the flower in the container and cover it with silica sand.

The flowers should dry between 2 to 7 days, depending on the variety.

Larger, more robust flowers can be naturally dried by simply placing them in a vase.

Once they drank all the water and the remaining water evaporates, the flowers will gradually dry out.

According to experts, this method "helps to retain more flower color vitality" compared to the traditional air-drying method.

However, this may not apply to all flowers, as it can cause some tender stems to sag.

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