Floral Mythbusters

Surefire way to a girl's heart

If you really want to earn the brownie points and reap the benefit of all the comments and accolades given to your lady, send her flowers at work. Very few women get flowers at work and the ones that don’t get them will make a huge fuss over them. Don’t wait for a special occasion, sending flowers randomly means so much more. Think of how it will make her feel when they ask, “Is it your birthday or anniversary or something?” and she replies,” No - he just loves me.”

Women remember this kind of gesture for a very long time, and you're sure to be in the good books for quite some time after sending flowers to her work. If you want to impress her with your romantic nature, then you can't go wrong sending some beautiful flowers. Contact your local

Armadale Florist and get the ball rolling guys!

The flower secret

So, what’s the secret of fabulous flowers, especially if you only have a few minutes to spare? When buying flowers, pick ones that look strong and healthy, avoiding any floppy, crushed heads or drooping leaves, If you want the flowers to last for as long as possible, choose those that are not more than half-open, rather than flowers in full bloom. Your flowers Manukau will need some basic attention before you arrange them, to guarantee that they will look their best for as long as possible. Florists call this conditioning’, which simply means two things: number one, that you remove any leaves that will lie below the waterline in your container, to prevent bacteria from forming and hastening stem decay; and two, that you cut the stems at a 45- degree angle at the correct length for the vase. The angled cut allows water to enter the stem more efficiently than if you slice it straight across (the exceptions to the rule are fleshy, hollow-stemmed flowers, such as tulips or daffodils, which can be cut straight across). When you’ve prepared the flowers, let them have a long drink of water before you put them in the vase they’ll be displayed in. If you don’t have time, don’t worry, but to get the best out of your flowers you should change their water next day.

Surefire way to a girl's heart

If you really want to earn the brownie points and reap the benefit of all the comments and accolades given to your lady, send her flowers at work. Very few women get flowers at work and the ones that don’t get them will make a huge fuss over them. Don’t wait for a special occasion, sending flowers randomly means so much more. Think of how it will make her feel when they ask, “Is it your birthday or anniversary or something?” and she replies,” No - he just loves me.”

Women remember this kind of gesture for a very long time, and you're sure to be in the good books for quite some time after sending flowers to her work. If you want to impress her with your romantic nature, then you can't go wrong sending some beautiful flowers. Contact your local

Kitts Green Florist and get the ball rolling guys!

Style of wedding headdress

It is important, when helping a bride to select a headdress, to apply certain fules. As with the bouquet, the headdress must link with the dress style, fabric and colour, and also with the bridal bouquet. It must also be suitable for the bride’s hair style. It is no good to choose a comb or slide fitting if the bride has short silky hair through which it would slip. The design must suit the shape of the bride’s face, her type of hair, and also her hair style. When the wedding is approaching fast, the flower delivery Patchway is critical. Make sure that all necessary arrangements have been made to get those wonderful blooms delivered on time and to the correct location to avoid disappointment.

Use silk and save


By using silk flowers you can cut your floral costs by between $100 and $800, depending on how many flowers, and what kinds of flowers, you were planning to use. Opt to do the table arrangements of your flowers, keeping them simple, and you can cut your flower related wedding costs by another $100 to $300. Some people save as much as $1,000 or more just by going with the fake flowers and doing most of the arrangements themselves. Silk wedding flowers often look as good as the real thing. It is impossible to tell the difference from far away, and even up close, a good fake flower looks very nice. You can also arrange to have your flowers delivered Clapham before the big day as the flowers will not wilt.Going for fake flowers has many benefits, and it is no wonder that more and more people are now opting for this style for their wedding blooms.

Woody or hollow stemmed flowers

Woody-stemmed materials can prove difficult to condition. Use warm water and flower food or if necessary, the boiling-water method, to encourage water uptake.

Flowers with hollow stems, such as delpinium hybrids, can be inverted and filled with water from a watering can. Plug the end with cotton wool and place the stem in a bucket of tepid water. The cotton wool acts as a wick, and the water in the stem will keep the whole flower turgid. This is usually a process carried out by the florist and the flower delivery Greenfield for the customer will already be done.

Research what you want



This step is very important before you talk to your florist. Discuss what type of flowers you prefer for your special occasion. To get more ideas, look around in local flower shops or even online. Get a taste of the quality of flower delivery Wallasey and the range of flower arrangements in your area. Knowing what color, size or type of flower you want will let your florist tailor to you. Also, researching different flowers trends can give you more creativity with flowers. If you are aware of what flowers are in season, your purchased flowers will stay strong and stay healthier, longer.