Florist Blogs

It's Sweetheart Season with the approach of Valentine's Day next week. While the classic flower gift of choice for the holiday is a dozen longstem red roses, there are many more fun, flirty and sexy ways to express your Valentine wishes. For just plain fun, we're offering a Valentine's Day Puppy Dog flower arrangement, complete with a ...

Another holiday approaches with yet another top ten list about party planning from 'top experts'. This past Sunday, USA Weekend's list managed to insult 100,000 professional florists with: ''Flower arrangements can be a total rip-off,'' (Linnea) Johansson says. Instead, buy one kind of flower, in one color, in ...

According to an article from CNN.com, 72% of the respondents to a BIGResearch survey said they'll be choosing flowers as a gift for Mother's Day. The article also mentions how one-of-a-kind gifts are a popular choice. On such an important day for flower giving, I'd like to offer some tips on selecting the perfect gift for Mom - one that ...

Want a Valentine's Day gift for your special guy that elicits surprise and delight?  There's no finer choice than flowers hand-delivered to the office to ask 'Will you be my Valentine?'.  He may blush.... but he'll be impressed. To help you send just the right message of affection, the Avante Gardens design team has created a ...

1.  Order early, especially if you want something unique or original. It gives your florist ample time to make sure they have your favorites in peak condition.  2.  Have Your Flowers Delivered Feb 12 or 13. You'll avoid the rush and let your Valentine have a whole work week to enjoy flowers in the office. (You may also make ...

If you're looking to send a beautiful holiday bouquet, arrangement, centerpiece or plant this Christmas season, here are a few tips to help you get precisely what you want at the best price possible.  Know what you're actually buying.  Online catalogs of floral designs can be confusing. Be sure to not only assess ...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the choices of flowers for your Mom this Mother's Day?  Then spend just a minute and take the flower personality quiz on AboutFlowers.com to help determine your Mom's unique floral signature. By answering the series of 7 questions as they pertain to your mother's likes and interests, you'll receive ...