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What plant is this? Evergreen plant – ground cover? Yellow flowers – photo taken in mid winter. – Loan
Help! What Is This Flowering Ground Cover?
July 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
Florists on Facebook – Friday Recap
July 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Friday is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited after our mid-week holiday! In this week’s photos from florists, we saw a lot of red white and BLOOMS of course for the 4th of July. Let’s not forget wedding season is also going strong with photos of beautiful bouquets. Now on to the pictures!
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Fourth of July Flowers by Marina’s Flowers, Staten Island NY
“Happy July 4th!!”
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“Flames of Freedom” created by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ
“Flames of Freedom Olympic style torches made of glass vases and filled with acrylic nuggets fuel the “flames” of orange & yellow mokara orchids. Happy 4th of July!”
Wedding Inspiration on Pinterest from FSN
July 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Are you planning a wedding or other big event that needs flower inspiration? Don’t miss out on the resources from FSN! Flower Shop Network has been pinning away some of the best, most-inspirational wedding flower pieces in all the industry!
Whether you need ideas for bouquets or boutonnieres, we’ve got you covered and more. Flower Shop Network on Pinterest!
What is your favorite wedding board on Pinterest? Do you have a wedding board (or several??)? Share a link with us in the comments below!
New to Pinterest? Check out this post all about Pinterest: how it works and how to set up your own account.
Just remember, once you’ve picked out your wedding flowers, always always always order flowers from a real local florist. If you don’t know your local florist, use Flower Shop Network’s handy local florist finder to find a flower shop near you today!
Help! Repotted My Red-Margined Dracaena & Now It’s Dying
July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I re-potted my red-margined dracaena and now it appears to be dying. The leaves from the bottom are brown and falling off and the entire plant is looking droopy. Is there anything I can do to revive it?
Help! In What Hardiness Zone Can I Plant My Peace Lily Safely?
July 3, 2012 by
Can a Peace Lilly plant be planted outdoors? I received a peace lilly plant for Mothers Day. Would I be able to plant it outdoors in my flower bed, or is it strictly a house plant? – Mary
Help! What Kind of Plant Is This?
July 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“I got this plant from my grandpas funeral and I’m not sure what kind it is but I’d like to know so I can use proper care for it.” – Taylor
Help! Why Won’t My Christmas Cactus Bloom?
June 30, 2012 by
Ask The Expert:
“I have had this Christmas cactus for 15 years, it’s bloomed once. What am I doing wrong?” – Elizabeth
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply:
Elizabeth,
While you may think that temperature is a factor in blooming, daylight length is actually the key. Christmas cacti are triggered to bloom during short days. This can be achieved by placing the plant in a dark bedroom or by covering the plant for 15 or more hours a day. It may take up to a month to trigger the plant to produce bloom buds, but once the buds appear the plant can be returned to its usual viewing location. Remember to avoid extreme temperatures that would hinder bud release.
Click for more information on the Christmas Cactus.
Florist Friday Recap 6/23 – 6/29: Simply Beautiful
June 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s Friday! Every Friday we post a recap of all the fabulous pictures florists post to our Facebook wall during the week. This week, it seems like florists everywhere are celebrating! Many wedding flowers in today’s lineup, and a special appearance by a unique design made especially for a BIG celebrity! Who? You’ll have to keep reading to find out!
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By Monday Morning Flowers, Princeton NJ
“Just thought I’d share Designer Normans smiling face with you there at Flower Shop Network!”
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Wedding centerpiece by Bentley Florist, Burton MI
“Garden wedding centerpiece made at Bentley Florist”
Have You Claimed Your Bing Listing?
June 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s very important to make sure all of your information is correct and consistent across all web profiles and listings. If you have not claimed your Bing listing, what are you waiting for?
Claiming your Bing Local listing is another of the FREE services that you can use to make your shop’s presence known and control the information that search engines see about your flower shop. It’s as simple as that. Actually, FSN has made it even easier for florists. We have a Checklist for Claiming Your Bing Listing you can print out to keep the information you provide for your own records. We have also recently updated (just yesterday!) our Complete Guide to Claiming Your Bing Listing that will walk you through, as a florist, with examples and screen shots.
FSN is committed to helping florists promote themselves and their businesses, both on and off the web.
How Florists Keep Flowers Cool During The Heat
June 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
Wooo! It’s a scorcher out there, and it’s only going to get worse! I don’t know about you, but I can barely keep my lawn alive during this heat, and flowers — forget about it! So how is it florists keep such beautiful flowers all year long, even 
on deliveries?! Here are some tips our florists shared with us yesterday.
Tips For Keeping Flowers Cool In The Heat
- Make sure the A/C in your delivery vehicle is in good shape and prepared for summer.
- Make sure the delivery vehicle is cooled off before loading. – via Lisa from West End Florist, Rome GA
- Invest in a spare key so you can leave the car running while making other deliveries. – via Emily from The Enchanted Florist, Asheville NC
- Check newly arrived flowers for improper temperatures.
- Immediately prep and refrigerate newly arrived flowers.
- Try not to move flowers in and out of the cooler while designing.
- Make sure the temperature of your cooler is adjusted properly for your flowers.
- Choose lighter colored delivery vehicles to help keep them cool.
Flowers and plants need to be kept at a certain temperature in order to breath and intake food properly. Keeping flowers at a consistent temperature is vital for reaching a it’s full vase-life potential. Low temperatures also slow down the growth of bacteria and other micro-organisms, which will extend the vase life for customers.
Before a flower arrives at your local flower shop, it has made a long journey. Starting with the growers, they are shipped in refrigerated planes or trucks to the wholesale level. Wholesalers keep these flowers in coolers until they are shipped to the florist, who also stores them inside a cooler. After all this refrigeration, you can see why flowers would get finicky once they are out of the cool. Florists do their best to maintain the right temperatures for their flowers.
