A Basic Guide to Tending Succulents

Low-maintenance, fun to collect, and affordable — what more could you want from a houseplant? With so many benefits and so many different varieties, it’s really no wonder why succulents have become some of the most popular houseplants. If you’re… Read More about A Basic Guide to Tending Succulents »

The Easiest Way to Dry Flowers

If you have a bouquet of flowers from a special occasion, like a wedding or anniversary, you can preserve them in order to commemorate and revisit your happy memories for years to come. Flowers can be saved either by pressing… Read More about The Easiest Way to Dry Flowers »

Five Plants We Love to Grow in Winter

Spring and summer are most associated with blooming flowers and gardening, but just because the weather is colder and the days are shorter doesn’t mean you have to forgo flowers entirely. This is especially true in Atlanta’s milder winter weather. When… Read More about Five Plants We Love to Grow in Winter »

Celebrate Holiday Traditions with Holly

The approaching holiday season is a fantastic time to enjoy customs and age-old traditions. Many times, we don’t even know where some of our holiday traditions began. The inclusion of holly is one such tradition. We use it in much of our decorating and even sing songs about it, but when did these traditions begin? Why is it so important to our Christmas decor? The floral experts at Carithers Flowers discovered some really interesting facts about holly, what it is, why it’s so prevalent in our holiday decor, and how we can continue to keep tradition alive by decorating with it. Take a look! Read More about Celebrate Holiday Traditions with Holly »

Top 5 Flowers We’re Thankful For

Flowers are always in-style and in-season, and at Carithers Flowers, serving Atlanta, Marietta, and the surrounding areas, our florists wholeheartedly believe in the year-round power of flowers! Flowers have a whole host of health… Read More about Top 5 Flowers We’re Thankful For »

Great Gift Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Hosts

As November approaches, thoughts of traditional Thanksgiving festivities come to mind. Eating turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie surrounded by family and friends is an event that many people look forward to all year. Choosing a thoughtful gift for your hosts shows just how much you treasure them. The gift experts at Carithers Flowers, serving the Atlanta area, have some great hostess gift ideas for you to choose. Read More about Great Gift Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Hosts »

6 Fun and Easy Ideas to Decorate Your Front Porch for Fall

One of the best parts of autumn is seeing how everyone gets into the spirit of the season by decorating their houses. Decorating your front porch, steps, or door will create a cheerful and inviting facade to welcome guests. Not… Read More about 6 Fun and Easy Ideas to Decorate Your Front Porch for Fall »

Get Excited for Halloween with These Scary Flowers

Happy October! It’s time to dip your apples in caramel and dish up the candy corns. At Carithers Flowers in Atlanta and Marietta, we celebrate every holiday and season with flowers, of course! So, it’s only natural that, in… Read More about Get Excited for Halloween with These Scary Flowers »

Sending Meaningful Get-Well Flowers: A How-To Guide

Being in the hospital is no fun, but receiving gifts from loved ones who care about you is a huge encouragement. If you know someone in the hospital, be sure to send them a beautiful bouquet of flowers to let them know you’re thinking about them, supporting them and encouraging them on to a speedy recovery. Flowers are known to lift spirits, brighten smiles and encourage healthy recovery. But with so many beautiful flowers out there, it can be difficult to know the best ones to choose.  Read More about Sending Meaningful Get-Well Flowers: A How-To Guide »

Let Sunflowers Shine All Season Long

Autumn is a fabulous time for enjoying beautiful blooms, especially sunflowers. Hailed as one of the signature flowers of fall, sunflowers are not only beautiful and stylish, they’re also super easy to care for. With so many style options available, as well as the multitude of occasions in which sunflowers can participate, these bold, showy blooms can create unique, eclectic decor in any setting. As naturally-occuring fall blooms, sunflowers bring a festive touch to any setting and a fresh autumnal vibe indoors as the temperatures drop outside. Since taking care of these blooms is so simple, there’s no reason not to include sunflowers in your fall decor throughout the Atlanta area. The floral designers at Carithers Flowers are here to show you how sunflowers can be part of your decor no matter what your style or occasion may call for. Read More about Let Sunflowers Shine All Season Long »