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August 6, 2018

Flower Care Guide: Gerbera Daisies

We’ll be the first to say it: Gerbera daisies are drop-dead gorgeous, which is why it’s no surprise they are currently the world’s fifth most popular flower. Their sun-shape appearance and colorful rays will brighten up any room. But to many people’s surprise, daisies are actually composite flowers, meaning they are technically two flowers in one. The petals, which come in nearly every color, are one flower and the “eye” is another. We’re just going to go ahead and assume that if you’re reading this, you’ve recently been lucky enough to receive a Bouq of these mesmerizing beauties or are planning to gift one to that special someone in your life. Whatever the case, you don’t want them dying a premature death. So make sure to follow our tips and tricks on how to care for daisies.

August 5, 2018

5 Surprising Facts About Succulents

Let us be the first to say it: succulents definitely don’t suck. And, recently, they’ve taken the world by storm. It seems they’re literally everywhere these days. When you order succulents, you’re getting a trendy Bouq that can add the right amount of color and texture to any room. And, if you don’t want them inside your home, they’ll be perfectly happy chillin’ outside too. Trust us – succulents are super easy to please! But before you go pulling those dazzling beauties from their Bouq,

August 4, 2018

Are Fresh Flowers Allowed in Hospitals?

One of the most common ways of sending best wishes to a loved one during their stay in hospital is to bring them flowers. However, in recent years many hospitals, particularly in ICU and maternity wards, are seeking to ban flowers for a variety of reasons. This has left many people wondering asking are flowers allowed in hospitals and is it still appropriate to send them? So, can you send flowers to a hospital in the United States? We’ve decided to take a closer look at all the factors at play and whether flowers are still a good way of showing support for someone who’s ill.

August 3, 2018

5 Flower Color Schemes for Mother’s Day

Moms deserve more than just one holiday a year to celebrate all that they do for us. Without moms, none of us would even be here! Moms can be a teacher, a gourmet chef, a chauffeur, and a best friend and that is just one day of motherhood. Moms deserve whatever they want for Mother’s Day, whether it’s just to take a long nap and watch movies or go to a four-course brunch.

August 2, 2018

Flower Care Guide: Tulips

Tulips are the original spring-breakers, they break in the spring season with their undeniable charm and attractiveness. Yes, we’ll go ahead and admit it, as huge tulip fans we are a bit biased in our unflinching love for these gorgeous flowers. Hey, at least we’re honest about it! And it’s definitely not just us who love them. The Ottomans fell head over heels for tulips and their cute bulbs. So obviously, when they first discovered tulips in Central Asia, they brought them back to Turkey, and they quickly became a symbol of indulgence, high status, riches, and abundance. They were everywhere in Turkey: etched into fabrics, carved into the walls of mosques, and used as decorative motifs on clothing and armor.

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