Every Flower Question, Answered By Real Designers

Wedding Knowledge Library

What is a sweetheart bouquet and do I need a separate toss bouquet?

A sweetheart bouquet is a smaller, petite version of the bridal bouquet, sometimes carried instead of a full-size one for a delicate look. A separate toss bouquet is an inexpensive stand-in for the bouquet toss, and it is entirely optional, since you can reuse an attendant's bouquet or skip the toss.

Wedding Knowledge Library

When should I finalize and order the wedding party's personal flowers?

Lock your personal-flower list and counts about four to six weeks before the wedding, with final headcount confirmed at your last florist meeting. Bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages are made fresh in the final days, so the deadline is really about firming numbers, not last-minute changes.

Memorial & Sympathy Library

How do I create a memorial garden to remember a loved one?

A memorial garden turns grief into a living, tended space of remembrance. Choose a meaningful spot, plant hardy perennials and the loved one's favorite flowers, and add a personal touch like a marker, bench, or stepping stone to make it a place for reflection.

Memorial & Sympathy Library

Is planting a tree a good memorial alternative to flowers?

A memorial tree is a beautiful, living tribute that grows for decades, making it a meaningful alternative or complement to cut flowers. You can plant one at a home, donate one through a program, or gift a young tree or flowering shrub to the family to plant in their loved one's memory.

Everyday Flower Library

How can I decorate an office for the holidays with flowers and greenery?

Fresh greenery and a few festive arrangements dress an office for the holidays without a lot of clutter. Anchor the reception desk and lobby with statement pieces, add compact arrangements to shared spaces, and use durable evergreens and blooms that stay fresh through weeks of heated indoor air.

Everyday Flower Library

What flowers should I order for a holiday office party?

Holiday office party flowers should be festive but practical: low centerpieces for seated dinners, taller statement pieces for a stand-up mingling event, and a welcoming entry arrangement. Choose durable seasonal blooms in the company’s colors or classic holiday tones, and order early during the busy December stretch.

Flower Education Center

How does Michigan’s summer humidity affect cut flowers?

Michigan’s warm, humid summers speed up bacteria growth and wilting, so cut flowers need cool spots, clean water changed often, and shade at outdoor events. Sturdy summer blooms handle the heat far better than delicate ones.

Flower Education Center

How can I support local Michigan flower farmers?

Buy seasonal, locally grown flowers whenever you can, choose a florist that sources from area growers, and shop farmers markets in the growing season. Every locally grown stem keeps dollars in the Michigan farm economy and delivers fresher flowers to you.