Thanksgiving (USA)
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.
Hanukkah
Get the shamash ready to light the rest of the candles on the menorah, spin the dreidel, and get ready to eat great food like latkes, because it's time for the Festival of Lights. Celebrate Hanukkah this year with a bit of floral flair courtesy of Buds & Blooms Florist in Phenix City, AL. Although traditionally a time of remembrance and prayer, Hanukkah is also well-known for the festivities and food that go on over the course of the eight days it is celebrated. Buds & Blooms Florist has a variety of flower arrangements designed specifically for the Hanukkah celebration, focusing heavily on the colors of white and blue. These flower arrangements can either be given as a gift or can be used to decorate for the festivities. Hanukkah floral centerpieces are perfect for adding that extra touch of festive spirit to the dinner table. Don't hesitate to make this Hanukkah a great one with help of festive flowers from Buds & Blooms Florist!
Christmas
Christmas flowers from Buds & Blooms Florist in Phenix City, AL 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. Buds & Blooms Florist can help you with any Christmas styles or colors with our Christmas decor accessories. Need a centerpiece or a Christmas wreath for your party? Buds & Blooms Florist has it, and more!
Kwanzaa
This Kwanzaa, make it a great celebration with the help of Buds & Blooms Florist. Located in Phenix City, AL, Buds & Blooms Florist has a variety of gifts for you to give while you spend the week celebrating African heritage, culture, and unity. Our flower arrangements are designed with the traditional Kwanzaa colors of red, green, and black. Whether giving as a gift or using as a design piece to decorate for your Kwanzaa celebration, flowers from Buds & Blooms Florist are sure to please, complete with local delivery to the Phenix City area as well as delivery across the U.S. and Canada. If you're not looking for floral arrangements, then perhaps you'd be interested in one of our Kwanzaa centerpieces to add a little bit of floral appeal to your Kwanzaa celebration. Maybe you're not looking for flowers at all, and that's okay- Buds & Blooms Florist can take care of you with one of our delicious fruit baskets! Fresh fruit is perfect for the Kwanzaa celebration, and our fruit baskets are sure to make a great gift for anybody and also add some flavor to the party!
Valentine's Day
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Easter
What better way to celebrate Easter than with the candy-colors of springtime? Think you're too old for an Easter basket? Think again! Order a lush basket of Easter flowers from Buds & Blooms Florist for yourself or any bunny who needs a little pick-me-up! Whether your style is bright and cheery gerbera daisies or powdery pastel lilies, this Phenix City florist has you covered!
Passover
This Passover, add a special touch to your home with a beautiful floral arrangement. Complete your Seder table with a bouquet of springtime flowers that radiate happiness and love. Send flowers to your Passover dinner host and express your gratitude through a festive arrangement of lilies, roses, carnations, hydrangeas, and more. Order today and we can deliver your florals wherever that may be. Whether that is right up the road or miles away. We are here to add that special touch to your celebration.
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 Buds & Blooms Florist!
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.
Father's Day
Dad deserves his acknowledgement on Father's Day just as much as mom on her special holiday. Send Dad a beautiful arrangement that truly matches his personality. If the way to your dad's heart is through his stomach, why not try sending a gift basket full of delicious treats your dad is sure to love! Whatever you need to send a gift to dad in Phenix City or anywhere else in the country, Buds & Blooms Florist can help!
Grandparents Day
Show Grandma and Grandpa you care by sending the traditional gift of flowers this Grandparent's Day. From across the street to across the country, let us help you make their day as memorable and sweet as they are. Say "You are in our hearts & thoughts" with traditional flower favorites: lilies, roses, snapdragons & irises. Let us create something your grandparents will love and appreciate.
Rosh Hashanah
During these High Holy Days, say shanah tovah u’metuka, "Happy New Year," to those who mean the most to you. Celebrate the Jewish New Year with a Rosh Hashanah flower arrangement filled with red and white flowers, adding the perfect touch to your Rosh Hashanah table. Order ahead and have your arrangement delivered to you. We are here to help make someone’s New Year sweet as honey. Send a gift wherever it needs to go, whether that is in your city or miles away; we can help!
Thanksgiving (CAN)
Let us help you bring this color into your home With the simple addition of flowers on your Thanksgiving table, your family dinner will transform into a glorious Thanksgiving feast! BUDS & BLOOMS FLORIST in Phenix City can help you say "I am thankful for you," to any friends and family who are unable to make it to your house for the holiday. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
National Boss Day
Bosses Day is just around the corner. Show your boss just what they mean to you with a beautiful flower arrangement from Buds & Blooms Florist. It's always good to get recognition of a job well done, and National Bosses Day is the perfect time to do it. Let Buds & Blooms Florist help you send flowers to your boss this is Bosses Day.
Sweetest Day
We all know people who go out of their way to do wonderful things for others and never expect anything in return. Sweetest Day is THE DAY to show them how much you appreciate them. Nothing satisfies a sweet tooth like a gift basket full of yummy snacks. Buds & Blooms Florist in Phenix City can help you select the right sweets for your sweetie this Sweetest Day!
Halloween
Halloween Flowers To Die For
Enchant your guests and bring magic to your home with frightfully charming flowers. Buds & Blooms Florist offers a variety of flower options to explore and elevate your decor this spooky season. Not sure how to incorporate them into your Halloween setup this year? No problem. We have a few suggestions.
Halloween Party
Your spook-tacular flower selection will be an excellent eye-catching addition to your Halloween-themed decor. Bewitch your guests as they fill their plates at your snack tables. Illuminate the room with the vibrant colors of autumn and the thrills of October by placing your flowers on your kitchen counter, dining table, or end table.
Special Treat
Fill the room with magic and build the excitement. An excellent way to treat your friends or family this Halloween season is to gift them with a spell-binding collection of flowers. This will not only surprise them but offer them the opportunity to decorate their home as well.
What are great colors for Halloween Flowers?
The colors we use in our Halloween flower arrangements are specially designed to reflect the joys and fun of Halloween. Most arrangements will provide a vibrant assortment of the following colors.
- Orange
- Yellow
- Red
- Purple
- Green
- Black
- White
What does each color stand for?
In stories and the creative world, colors typically possess meaning and evoke a certain set of feelings or thoughts. The colors we love to mix and match with are ones that will have you feeling those October vibes.
- Orange - October, pumpkins, fall, leaves, gourdes, bonfires, sunset, candlelight, candy corn
- Yellow - candy corn, candles, glowing light, life, fall, autumn, stars, magic, fairies, brooms
- Red - vampires, blood, sinister, evil, death, mortality, underworld, passion, anger, fall, autumn
- Purple - Wizards, witches, cloaks, dragons, the night sky, power, wealth, mischievous
- Green - Witches, monsters, potions, zombies, Frankenstein, goblins, glow sticks, aliens, nature
- Black - Darkness, death, shadows, evil, creepy, monsters, black cats, cloaks, witches, the reaper, spiders
- White - ghosts, spirits, eerie, fog or mist, magic, moon, stars, bones, light, white pumpkins
Make This Halloween Spooktacular!
Explore Buds & Blooms Florist’s variety of options for your Halloween flower needs and select the one you love most. If you have any questions, please contact us at (334) 297-0420 and one of our employees would be happy to help you.
