What water additives will extend the life of cut flower arrangements?
Tap water will keep those Valentine's Day bouquets alive for a week or so, but some florists include packets to add to the water to extend the life of the bloom. Do they really make a difference? What's in the packet, anyway? ...
Where's the best place for an amateur florist to buy flowers?
My mom's hobby is flower arranging. I usually buy her bulk flowers from fiftyflowers since the price per stem is so good. Buying individual flowers from the florist is an option, but it can be pricey. Buying bulk can result in way too many of a single flower and not enough of another. What's the opt...
Florists: When arranging a bouquet, do you take the scent of the flower into consideration?
Some flowers have very strong scents while others are barely-there. The perfumes can range from sugary-sweet to sour to bitter and everything else in between. Are there some arrangements that just don't work because of clashing or overpowering perfumes, or is it all about looks?...
What's the best way to arrange a bouquet of flowers that includes bleeding hearts?
I love bleeding hearts, but they look so goofy in a vase. They sprawl out in every direction like tentacles, but I know there must be a nice neat way to arrange them. Do they need to be propped up? What about other flowers in the vase that would help tame them? They grow enthusiastically in my backy...
Where are the best places to source silk flowers for a wedding?
A good friend would like to use silk or other artificial flowers for her arrangements at her wedding. We have some local craft stores with varied selections but were both wondering if there is the best place to source realistic-looking silk flowers that balances quality and cost for her special day?...
