Flower Care Blog : Advice from Florists

Graduation is a very important day that marks a huge accomplishment. What better way to express your pride and joy for the graduate than to give graduation flowers? 
It is important to send the right graduation flowers, as they come in many different types, colors and sizes. Here are a few tips to ensure you’ll be [...]

Professional Secretaries Week is the one, well deserved, week a year that’s specifically focused on appreciating those who keep businesses running smoothly, but are often overlooked…the secretaries.  Secretaries generally do not get invited to business appreciation meetings, parties or company luncheons, despite the fact that they are a vital part of the day-to-day operation of [...]

One of the best ways to celebrate Easter is to fill your home with the color and fragrance of traditional Easter flowers.  Many flowers are associated with Easter, the most common of which is, as the name suggests, the Easter Lily, or Lilium longiflorum.  The white color of the Easter Lily blossoms is symbolic of [...]

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: [...]

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 [...]

Fall is the perfect time for harvesting the summers’ bounty. Our farm in Hanover County is ready to harvest with some the seasons most beautiful and popular flowers and ornamentals. For weddings we have Hydrangeas in all shades of cream and sage green. The boldest fall bloomers are Celosia or Cock’s Comb which we grow [...]

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 [...]