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How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?
Now that you have your lovely flowers for the holiday season, you would like to preserve their beauty for as long as possible. We have provided some fresh flower care tips to help. If you are giving flowers to friends or family, feel free to share this page with them so that they will be able to care for their flowers soon after their delivery.
First things first
Most flowers are delivered with a plastic covering. Remove all plastic to all your flowers to breathe. Next, if your flowers are already in a vase or you have just placed them in a vase, refill the vase with fresh water. Your flowers will love the hydration.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
It is best to avoid placing your flower in areas of extreme temperatures: windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. These can cause wilting or dry out your flowers. Instead, place your flowers somewhere where they will be in cooler and more controlled conditions.
It is always good to prevent the possibility of ethylene gas reducing the life of your flowers. This can often come from placing flowers near fruit or cigarette smoke.
Maintaining your flower’s beautiful presentation
As your beautiful flowers are on display, check up on them and tend to them periodically over a series of days.
- For vase arrangements, keep your vase filled with fresh water to provide them with proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, it is good to also provide them with hydration. We suggest daily fresh water hydration.
- Anytime the water begins to become cloudy, change out the water. You will need to clean your vase with soap and water, rinse thoroughly, and then fill your vase back up with fresh water. Using soapy water rather than only rinsing can help remove bacteria that could cause your flowers to die more quickly.
- Remove any strongly wilted contents: wilting leaves or stems. This will help you maintain a fresher and neater look.
- Cut your stems at an angle using a sharp knife. We recommend cutting them one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. This will allow your flowers to hydrate and absorb the water properly. Using scissors to cut the stems is not recommended, as scissors can crush the stems and hinder the flower’s ability to drink water.
Christmas
Christmas flowers from COUNTRY GARDEN FLOWER & GIFT in Sioux Falls, SD are the best way to send Christmas cheer! Flowers and poinsettia plants are a great way to spread joy throughout the season, but also make quick and easy party decor. COUNTRY GARDEN FLOWER & GIFT can help you with any Christmas styles or colors with our Christmas decor accessories. Need a centerpiece or a Christmas wreath for your party? COUNTRY GARDEN FLOWER & GIFT has it, and more!Valentine's Day
Roses are red, violets are blue, send flowers on Valentine's Day and you won't be blue too. Nothing means more to your sweetheart than surprises. On Valentines Day, surprise her with a lush bouquet of roses from COUNTRY GARDEN FLOWER & GIFT in Sioux Falls.When it comes to romance, your local florist, COUNTRY GARDEN FLOWER & GIFT knows best. Let us help you choose the perfect bouquet of flowers for your sweetheart. You can browse the selection above and buy online, or give us a call for something more custom. Whether she likes roses or Gerberas, red or purple, we can create something one-of-a-kind this Valentines Day.
Easter
Tulips, lilies, hyacinths and more! Easter flowers are all about the colors and flowers of springtime. Let us create a beautiful Easter basket filled with your favorite pastel blooms. Add interest and education elements to your kid's basket this year with a growing potted plant. No matter what you choose or where you need to send it, COUNTRY GARDEN FLOWER & GIFT can help!Admin Professionals Day
Administrative Professionals Day (AKA Secretaries Day) is the time when those in charge show appreciation to their staff for all they do to keep everything running smoothly. Let's face it, without a good team behind you it would not be business as usual! Let us deliver the best in administrative professionals day gifts to your staff -- from beautiful flowers to gift baskets filled with yummy snacks, you can't go wrong with COUNTRY GARDEN FLOWER & GIFT!Mother's Day
Mom, mother, madre, mama, mami—whatever you call her, your mom deserves to be spoiled. This Mother’s Day, give her the gift of a beautiful spring flower arrangement. Add pink carnations in honor of mom and say, “I love you” with the perfect gift. Make all the women in your life smile, from grandmas, aunts, stepmoms, and mothers-in-law, with a fresh flower arrangement.
You can order online, by phone, or in person and we can help you pick the perfect gift for mom. Does your mom live states away or down the street? We will deliver your flowers wherever they need to go, and if you want to hug mom, we also offer in-store pickup. Order early to ensure your choice of flowers and delivery times. During Mother’s Day, the floral industry sees a boom in orders and if you place an order too late or too close to Mother’s Day, you risk having a different product or a later delivery date.