Flower Care Blog : Advice from Florists

The color green is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day because it is the color of spring, Ireland and, of course, the shamrock. So green flowers and foliage are a perfect way to bring cheer to your loved ones or brighten a party! Here are a few tips on how to use nature as your [...]

Men love flowers and plants! For the man in your life, consider sending these flowers for Valentine’s Day:

Red Ginger and red anthuriums pair wonderfully together
Bromeliads have a sense of “cool” that is comfortable for any man to receive
A flowering plant, such as red tulips or an azalea
A bright and bold tropical design
Orange and green roses
Ivy [...]

Red roses symbolize passionate love and are the top gift for Valentine’s Day.  OTHER POPULAR VALENTINE’S DAY FLOWERS this year will be:

Colored roses other than red are popular.  Ask Vogue Flowers for some unusual varieties that can really make an impression; there are so many fabulous choices that will impress your Valentine with your creativity: [...]

For those who, given the economy, may not be able to go away for the night or weekend this Valentine’s Day, florists can play an important role in helping romantics be creative. If you can’t actually go to a desired destination, why not create it at home?
Flowers can take you places and help you relive [...]

Hate to see your beautiful floral arrangements wilt?
Here are a few simple tips that will help you prolong the life of your floral bouquets!
1. Bacteria can clog flower stems and prevent water and nutrient circulation, so be sure to use clean containers. Vases should be washed and rinsed with a mild solution of bleach after [...]

Looking for a holiday centerpiece for your Christmas or everyday table that has a personal touch? Take a look at our tips below for ideas on creating your own holiday centerpiece, you’ll be amazed by how quick and easy you can do it!
· Autumn or Winter Rose Centerpiece
Purchase a glass bubble bowl (globe-shaped vase) and [...]

Do you have a flower arrangement that you’d like to keep forever? Maybe one with sentimental value? At our Hanover farm we dry everything from hydrangeas to pussywillows to sorghum. Take a look below to find out how to dry your flowers and enjoy them year after year!
There are 3 main ways to dry your [...]

When it comes to great summer flowers, just about anybody can go to the store and buy some that are ready to be displayed in their house, but there’s a certain satisfaction that comes from planting and raising your own flowers for the summer season. Here are a handful of tips to keep in [...]

On Mother’s Day, sending flowers is one of the best ways to show your love to all the special mothers in your life. Sorting through the endless array of flowers to match the endless array of personalities your mothers possess makes finding the perfect flowers quite a challenge. From the multitude of colors, meanings, and [...]

Here at Vogue Flowers, we’ve added a new page featuring free flower graphics that are great for anybody looking to comment on a photo that they like with more than just words. Featuring more than a dozen graphics to choose from, our graphics are easy to use.
To add one of our graphics to your [...]