How to Make Your Fresh Cut Flowers Last Longer

Getting fresh cut flowers as a bouquet or flower arrangement is a wonderful gift whether it comes from a loved one or you just treat yourself. It’s something you want to last as long as possible. While we use only the freshest flowers at Carithers, there are still steps that you can take to make those flowers last as long as possible. Here are our tips for enjoying them for many days to come. Water First If they have not arrived in water through our hand delivery service or you bought loose flowers from us, the first thing you should is get the flowers in water. The stems are their life support system, so as soon as you can get water flowing through them, the better. Check Water Temperature Don’t put the fresh cut flowers in cold water. Preferably, it should be room temperature or warm. The container where the flowers will be arranged should be a third to a half full. If the water is higher and comes into contact with the foliage, this foliage will rot after constant contact with the water so the water line should be below that. Give the Flowers a Little Space Don’t crowd … Read More about How to Make Your Fresh Cut Flowers Last Longer »

June is National Rose Month

There is still time to enjoy National Rose Month with a few days left in the month of June.  This is a beautiful celebration as it features one of everyone’s favorite flowers, which grows during this month and throughout the summer season. Whether you give roses as a gift, purchase some to brighten your home, or use them for an upcoming event or wedding, consider Carithers Flowers your rose headquarters. Colors of Roses This is a good time to review what some of the rose colors represent so you can keep this in mind when you give them to others. Red: Romantic love Yellow: Friendship Red & White: Unity Pink: Thankfulness Orange: Fascination Pale Pink: Modesty Lavender: Enchantment White: Purity/Innocence Our Rose Collection Our luxury roses are 30% larger than any other rose variety, offering you the biggest and highest quality roses for your gift or celebration. Many of our roses, rose bouquets, rose arrangements and rose centerpieces are now on sale to help you celebrate National Rose Month. You can buy anything from a single rose to multiple dozens of roses. You can also design your own custom rose arrangement with the help of our talented floral design team. … Read More about June is National Rose Month »

It’s Dad’s Special Day!

While we personally think dads out there should get more than one day of celebration a year, we realize that’s what we have got to work with so let’s make it something special for all the fathers out there who take their role so seriously. This is a special day where honor those dads, stepdads, and father-in-laws that help, guide, mentor, and protect us. However we plan to spend it with him, let’s show him as much love as possible. In and around Atlanta, there are plenty of ways and places to make a special day for Dad to enjoy. Of course, with those events, gifts are another great gesture to show dad love and appreciation. Gift Ideas for Dads Everywhere This year, our Father’s Day gift ideas include a wide range of gift baskets, gifts, plants and blooming plants and flower arrangements, for the upcoming celebration on Sunday, June 15th. To provide for more individual tastes and accommodate all budgets, we have expanded our unique gifts for men. Now, there is a wider range of all categories to make shopping easier. You can shop online or through your smartphone. This means adding such items as gourmet food baskets, Godiva … Read More about It’s Dad’s Special Day! »

National Gardening Exercise Day is June 6th

Each year, National Gardening Exercise Day is celebrated on June 6th by gardeners all over the country. This is a great time to get out in the fresh air, burn some calories, and nurture the beauty of nature. It’s not clear who created this special day, but we are pretty sure it was a business or organization dedicated to gardening. There are a number of ways to incorporate exercise into gardening routine. Before you get started, you should warm up your muscles for a few minutes no matter what your age to help minimize any strain on your muscles or joints. This can involve some stretching of your legs and arms. Gardening uses a variety of motions within normal activities with raking, mowing, weeding, digging, pruning and moving plants and flowers around. You will find yourself bending down on one leg or both legs, knelling, squatting, lunging and walking. Perhaps you will even work in some climbing, depending on your garden and what you are doing. It is important to remember to go at your own pace and enjoy what you are doing. Also keep in mind not to bend using your back muscle but do it from your knees. … Read More about National Gardening Exercise Day is June 6th »

What Type of Flower is Appropriate for What Occasion?

Flowers have always offered a lot of meaning with different varieties symbolizing various feelings. Since many flowers do carry so much symbolism, it is important to consider these meanings when planning to include them in a special occasion like a holiday, event, or party. Here we have put together some of the most common flowers, their meanings and where they might be used. Weddings and Anniversaries Seasonal flowers work best for weddings as these tend to coordinate well with the theme of the wedding and the season when it is held. For weddings and anniversaries, it does not necessarily matter what type of flower you use; just make sure it is something that fits your personal style and taste. Of course, roses always represent love and are traditionally a favorite anniversary flower arrangement. Christmas The poinsettia is traditionally seen at Christmas as is the amaryllis and the Christmas cactus. You will also see red berries and many red and white flower combinations. Easter Most often seen at Easter are the calla lily as well as other white flowers, including white roses and carnations. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving brings a bounty of fall flowers in rich, deep hues, including roses, carnations, alstromeria, lilies, … Read More about What Type of Flower is Appropriate for What Occasion? »

Memorial Day is May 26th

Also known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of every May. It is a time to memorialize and pay tribute to all the fallen men and women who have died serving our country while in the military. Atlanta Memorial Day Celebrations Beyond specific military events and parades that salute the troops and remember the fallen, there are also numerous events in the Atlanta that are geared toward family fun over the three-day weekend that typically announces the kick-off to summer. Some Memorial Day events in the Atlanta area include the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the Decatur Arts Festival, and the Run Walk and Blue 1K and 5K. Of course, Atlanta also has many parks that are perfect for enjoying the three-day weekend, including barbecues. There are also many block parties and picnics this time of year, which is a great opportunity to enjoy friends and family. Flowers for Memorial Day Flowers are a great idea for Memorial Day, including flower arrangements, bouquets, or wreathes for the graves of soldiers at local Atlanta cemeteries. Flowers can also be used for Memorial Day floats in parades, wreathes placed at local government buildings, and … Read More about Memorial Day is May 26th »

It’s National Wildflower Week!

From May 5 through May 11th, our nation celebrates the beauty and wonderment of wildflower. Throughout the United States, we have a wild array of stunning wildflowers on display. To continually be reminded of just how special these flowers are, National Wildflower Week was created by the American Wildflower Society in 1988. Since then, it has been celebrated each May as a way to remember that we must protect our precious natural resources and take care of wildflowers so that future generations will be able to enjoy them. What are Wildflowers? Wildflowers are typically defined as any flower that grows in the wild without being intentionally planted. Although you sometimes can buy seed packets that state that they are wildflowers, these are typically mixed species or some type of hybrid. It is often a catch-all term for flowers that may not be typically found in a specific area but have been found in the wild. There is a long list of wildflowers listed just for the Georgia area. If you are interested in finding out more about wildflowers found in our area, here is an interesting web site that provides pictures and information about wildflowers in Georgia. You can create … Read More about It’s National Wildflower Week! »

Celebrate Mom with Flowers, Plants, and Gifts

It’s time to give Mom her special day. Although we love our moms, stepmoms, and mother-in-laws the whole year round, it’s great to set aside a day to honor Mom and show her just how much we appreciate what she does for us. This Sunday, May 11th is that special day, and we want to make sure you have all the gifts you want to give Mom. That’s why we have put together this Mother’s Day gift guide that you can take advantage by calling in your order, visiting any of our Atlanta flower shop locations, or ordering online through our virtual flower shop. It includes something that will appeal to any mom as well as match your budget. Fresh-Cut Flowers All moms really do love flowers, and we have an array of varieties and colors to show your love for her. This includes customer favorites like roses, tulips, carnations, orchids, lilies, and hydrangea. Our Mother’s Day collection features some new floral designs this year to enjoy, including some unique vases, baskets, and containers. Of course, you can also come in with your ideas for your mom so that she can enjoy a one-of-a-kind, custom Mother’s Day flower arrangement that … Read More about Celebrate Mom with Flowers, Plants, and Gifts »

Sending Your Love and Prayers with Funeral Flowers and Sympathy Flowers

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest parts of life. Whether it is someone we know personally or you want to extend your love to someone who has lost a loved one, sending sympathy flowers or a funeral flower arrangement can let someone know that you are thinking of them in this darkest of hours. We have a wide range of floral arrangements that you can share with loved ones or for use at a funeral or gravesite as well as for a casket that shows your sympathy and love. Funeral Flowers In Atlanta, we have worked with all the Atlanta funeral homes and Atlanta cemeteries as well as many of the Atlanta churches and houses of worship, so we can deliver flowers for a funeral or memorial ceremony. We offer casket flowers, spray flowers, wreaths, funeral baskets, standing crosses and more for your funeral needs. Whether it is a military funeral or a funeral for a family member or friend, you can have flowers in any variety or color to add beauty and cheer even to the saddest of events. You can choose from our selection of funeral flowers or you can request something customized thanks to … Read More about Sending Your Love and Prayers with Funeral Flowers and Sympathy Flowers »

April is National Garden Month

National Garden Month was created by the National Gardening Association, a Vermont-based national nonprofit leader in garden-based education that is using the month to show adults and children how to lead healthier lives, build stronger communities, and encourage environmental stewardship through educational garden programs. This month is about celebrating gardens of all kinds, including flower and food gardens in your background, in the community, and in the country. Be sure to also get your kids involved at home or encourage an event through their school to keep the idea of gardening alive through the younger generations. This is a great opportunity for you to help out around Atlanta as there will be local and community events planned throughout the month to show more people how easy it is to start their own gardens at home or as part of a community. As a local florist, we have been supporting National Garden Month for years, including offering many flowers, plants, and flowering plants in our Atlanta locations to buy and give as gifts or to start your own garden. For example, we have a number of flowering plants as well as dish and basket gardens that help you get your garden … Read More about April is National Garden Month »