By James Brown

Christmas nowadays is celebrated as early as November right after the celebration of Halloween. For a holiday that speaks of good tidings and cheer, people get excited and get caught up to boast their own Christmas spirits and cheerfulness through the colorful decorations that adorn their houses and lawns. These decorations as we all know involve the floral variety. Most people opt for dried and artificial flowers for practical reasons. Common sense tells us that these lovely little things do decay over time and that would not paint such a pretty picture. However, this does not stop many to choose fresh flowers. There are ways to go around this flower decaying reality, little acts of care and attention to preserve and maintain the beauty of the petals all throughout the holiday season.

Getting a good florist

Florists these days seem to be blooming simultaneously with the flowers that they are putting up for sale. There are your local florists where you can go visit and browse through the stands of wonderful posies and get your own selection. Or for some people, online florists are the way to go. Whichever way you choose, there are a lot of things to consider in settling on a good florist. The basic questions would include the specialty of the florist for one. Your chosen florist should be able to cater to your floral needs, if not all efforts would seem futile. Second is to look at his experience and reputation. Word of mouth is a good way to get this information. Ask around. Third is on customer service. Do they look after their customer’s orders efficiently? Do they deliver? These little considerations could add up to your great advantage. And lastly, think about your budget. Are your florist’s products and services within your price range? Flowers are getting to be expensive these days. It is important to take into account your expenses for flowers as these are not the only things that you are going to be spending on during the holidays. Also, it would be a plus if you get a florist that listens to your needs and gives you suggestions and recommendations. Let us admit it. As much as we love flowers, we are not all experts when it comes to choosing them.

Flower tips

Here are a few pointers and words of advice on taking care of your flowers this Christmas season. When purchasing fresh plants, it is recommended that you buy them early. Choose those plants that will flower longer. Opt for buds than open flowers. This gives you more time for them to bloom and flower out. Make sure that the flowering plant you are buying is of high quality. For poinsettias, the bracts or the leaves of the plant should be fully colored. Its buds however should still be green and closed up tightly. If you cannot figure if your plant is of quality or not, this is where the reason for choosing a good trusty florist comes in. It is important that you keep your plant in a room with the right temperature. Too hot or too cold temperatures could ruin it.

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