Perhaps nothing cheers a home like fresh flowers and greenery. Unfortunately, since most floral retailers and suppliers have had to close temporarily due to COVID-19, fresh arrangements for purchase are difficult to come by. However, yards, roadsides, wooded areas and fields are currently filled with all types of wildflowers and cultivated blooming plants.

To enhance an interior space, HGTV’s “10 Best Vase-Worthy Spring Flowers” include:

Tulips, which last longer if cut in their bud stage. Ranunculuses, which can last up to a week in a vase. Hydrangeas: Recut woody stem ends every few days to make water absorption easier. Irises, which have a short life span; however, longevity can be extended if given plenty of water and kept out of a sunny spot. Spray roses: Remove all leaves below the water line. Lilies, which can last up to two weeks; to avoid pollen from staining a cloth or surface, place the vase or container on a tray. Anemones; “Choose vases with plenty of extra space inside to allow for stems that will continue to grow after being cut.“ Gerber daisies: Cut the tips at an angle when they become soggy and discolored.

Often, wildflowers are fragile when cut and brought inside, but a few stronger varieties are cosmos, daisies and even dandelions. Branches cut from native flowering shrubs — such as rhododendrons, mountain laurel and spirea — result in attractive arrangements. And then there are flowering trees such as dogwoods, redbuds, cherry, crabapple and tulip poplars; one or two twigs in a deep container can serve as an attractive table centerpiece.

To keep spring arrangements lasting longer, HGTV offers this DIY floral preservative: 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon household bleach. “This homemade solution will prevent bacteria from growing ...”

Fill traditional vases, Mason jars, tin containers, antique buckets, old medicine bottles — anything that holds water.