Selecting Cut Flowers

• Trust your instincts!
  They won't steer you wrong.  After all, you're the best judge of what's right for you.
• Choose loose stems or bouquets.
  Simply choose something you like, you can't go wrong!
• Look for petals & leaves that are bright and vibrant
  They will add cheer to even the darkest room.
• Let them stand alone, or mix & match!
  Either way, your flowers are sure to look great.
• You don't have to go broke to go floral.
  A single flower can say as much as a truckload.
• St James Floral bouquets and arrangements save you time and energy!
  We design and assemble beautiful arrangements in every price range.
• Arrangements can be ordered.
  All you need is a phone to reach out and touch someone with flowers. 
  

  Contact us at 504-524-0007.

• Personalize gifts.
  For example, tack on a token gift or include flowers in a favorite color.
• If you have questions, ask!
  We pride ourselves on our knowledgable courteous service.

Floral Arranging Tips

• Choose a container that's about half the height of your stems.
  
• Be adventurous with containers.
  Branch out with pitchers, ceramic jugs, baskets or whatever else comes to mind.
• Let your container act as a backdrop to your bouquet.
  After all, flowers are the main attraction.
• Cut your stems to varying lengths.
  It's fun when everything doesn't look the same.
• Create a focal point for your bouquet.
  Put the largest and brightest flowers in the center and work outward, adding lighter and smaller flowers as you go.
• Bunch round flowers in groups of two or three.
  They'll have more of an impact that way.
• Add a few tall, straight flowers.
  A mixture of heights and sizes makes any group more interesting.
• Fill in spaces with greens.
  But don't plug all the holes!
• Perfection is imperfection!
  Flowers are like people - they have more character and flair when every hair isn't in place.
• Don't go by any book.
  Have fun with your bouquet.  Just put together something that pleases you.

Care and Handling

• Start with a container that gives your flowers room to breathe.
  They will retain their vigor for longer this way.
• Make sure the container is clean.
  Dirt and other contaminants won't help your flowers look their best.
• Cut about an inch off the stems, and recut every few days.
  They'll last longest this way.
• If possible, cut stems under water to prevent air bubbles.
• Use a sharp knife-like tool to cut stems.
  Dull blades can damage the stems.
• Feed your flowers!
  Use any commercial floral preservative, but measure correctly and follow the directions.
• Remove leaves that would otherwise be submerged in vase water.
  
• Keep the flowers fresh.
  Remove leaves and petals that fall in, and change water that looks cloudy.
• Remove flowers that begin to fade.
  If only a few blossoms remain, transfer them to a smaller container, or add a couple of fresh stems to the bunch.

If you have questions, just ask!