Looking For A Florist Clearwater, FL Is Important For Big Events

Choosing a florist doesn't have to be a difficult task as long as you are aware of a couple things. Be sure your florist is knowledgeable and can educate you on some of the best way to care for and choose flowers. In addition, we are going to reveal some of the money saving tips we have uncovered over the years.

A quick call to a couple florists can yield some references to call and check with about quality, promptness, and pricing. Take the time to call all of the references, because they can be your best asset when choosing the right florist. The entire process should take less than 30 minutes, but can save you hours of headache.

One of the first places that most people go to look for a florist is the local phone book. The problem with some of these listings is that they are just big flower firms that have gotten listings in the local book and even gotten a local number. The reason this is somewhat of an issue is from the money standpoint. If you order from a big firm, they will likely just turn around and order the flowers from a local florist, but charge you additional money for doing so.

Next, let's try to save get our flowers to live longer and look better. Most people know to trim the stems of their flowers, but they don't cut them at an angle like they should. The other thing most people don't do is to change out the water at least every other day in the vase. Be sure to clean the vase with soap and water before filling it back up and putting the flowers back in as bacteria grows on the side of the vase and not washing it there will leave it to harm the flowers. Also, don't put the flowers in a window with direct sun light.

Ask for a discount when you establish a relationship with a florist. Most times, florists will offer discounts for organizations, groups, and some good customers. Also, most of the florists receive new shipments on Monday mornings, so the couple of days before offer a great time to get a little discount on some of the older flowers.

These tricks and tips are to help you find the right florist, with the right knowledge and skill, and for the best price you can. One of the biggest takeaways from this article should be the fact that buying from a local florist will often times save you money over purchasing from one of the larger chains.