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The Bloom Battle: Grocery Store Flowers vs. Florist Flowers

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When it comes to adding a touch of nature's beauty to our homes or gifting a bouquet to a loved one, we often find ourselves faced with a choice: grocery store flowers or florist flowers. While both options offer a variety of blooms to choose from, there are significant differences between the two that can affect the overall quality and experience. Let's delve into the contrasting aspects of each and explore why florist flowers might just win the bloom battle. Quality: One of the most noticeable disparities between grocery store flowers and florist flowers is the quality. Florists typically source...

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Why are florist bouquets or arrangements so expensive?

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Florist arrangements can often be perceived as expensive due to several factors: Quality of Flowers: Florists typically source high-quality, fresh flowers for their arrangements. This quality comes at a cost, as premium flowers are often more expensive to grow and maintain. Labor and Expertise: Crafting floral arrangements requires skill, creativity, and time. Florists invest significant effort into designing, arranging, and ensuring the longevity of their creations. The labor involved in creating intricate arrangements contributes to the overall cost. Seasonality and Availability: The availability of certain flowers can fluctuate based on the season and region. Rare or out-of-season blooms may need...

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Commonly searched questions about Florists, Floristry, and Flower Design on Google

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Commonly searched questions about Florists, Floristry, and Flower Design on Google

Here are the most often asked questions about floristry, according to Google search. The answers given below are from our own experience running a flower shop in Columbia, Tennessee.   Do florists make a lot of money? Probably not as much as you think. While flowers can be expensive, the florist is the last person in the supply chain before you receive flowers. There are growers, flower markets, shippers, wholesalers and distributors that all tack on their fees before a florist ever marks up those flowers to sell to you. Florists also incur high electric bills to run floral coolers,...

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