Flower Care

Great floral arrangement design is not about stuffing as many flowers as possible into a vase. People sometimes ask us what makes one flower arrangement look so much better than another. It’s a fair question. You can put the same flowers in two different vases and get two completely different results — one that looks like it belongs in a magazine, and one that looks like it’s trying too hard. The difference isn’t magic. It’s a handful of design principles… Read More

The most important orchid care tips are simpler than you think, and the biggest mistake people make is doing too much. You got an orchid. Maybe someone sent it to you. Maybe you bought it on impulse at the store and now it’s sitting on your counter looking gorgeous and slightly intimidating. The good news: orchids are tougher than their reputation suggests. The bad news: most of the advice you’ve heard is probably wrong. Here’s how to actually keep an… Read More

Learning how to keep cut flowers fresh is the single best way to get more life out of every arrangement. You spent good money on beautiful flowers. Or someone sent you an arrangement that made your whole week. Either way, you want them to last as long as possible. Here’s what actually works — from someone who handles thousands of stems a week. Keep Cut Flowers Fresh: Cut the Stems at an Angle This is the single most impactful thing… Read More