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So many women out there will tell their significant other that they don’t need to receive flowers; she doesn’t need that kind of stuff to feel loved. However, that doesn’t mean that her heart doesn’t melt every time you decide to disregard her words and surprise her with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. She’s right; she doesn’t need that stuff – but that doesn’t mean that she doesn’t want or appreciate them and you.

Knowing this, why should you have to wait for a specific occasion, such as her birthday, an anniversary or even Valentine’s Day to make her day? Honestly, every woman feels the involuntary sting of jealousy every time one of her girlfriends receives “Just Because” flowers from her significant other. Wouldn’t it be nice to make her the envy of other women once in a while?

Here at Dick Miller Florist & Greenhouses, we have an incredible selection of fresh flowers that would make for the perfect “Just Because” bouquet. If you really want to make an impact, we would highly recommend that you have them delivered to her office. Just imagine shock when she is called to reception for a delivery, only to find a stunning surprise from you.

Accompany your arrangement with a card that says something about how you just wanted to let her know that you were thinking of her and you may even just bring her to tears of joy! She’ll be all too happy to bring the arrangement back to her desk and tell her co-workers just how amazing you are.

So make today a “Just Because” day! Visit our website and browse through our inventory of beautiful fresh flower bouquets!

No one could argue that this past winter has been one of the most brutal that Buffalo has experienced in quite a while. So now that we’ve finally started to get a glimpse of sunshine and the Summer Solstice is less than two weeks away, all we want is just to be outside enjoying the nice weather. Unfortunately for most of us however, that’s not exactly possible when we have to bite the bullet and go to work every day.

  There’s nothing worse than sitting at a desk from 9-5, staring out the window and knowing that by the time your workday is over, that sun will be nearly gone. It can get pretty depressing! So instead of letting that get the best of you, why not do what you can to bring the summer season into the office with you?

  Purchasing fresh flowers from Dick Miller Florist & Greenhouses and placing them around your office and desk is a great way to bring life and vibrancy into your workspace.  Not only will this help you feel better about not being able to be outside, but studies prove that placing flowers and plants around your office can actually help you remain focused and can even help to increase your creativity levels.

  Getting up every morning and heading into work is simply something that most of us can’t avoid – as much as we might want to during the summer months. So why not make the most of the hours that you spend in your office by creating an environment that you can actually enjoy? Stop into our shop today and check out the wide selection of summer blooms we have to help you create your own tropical oasis in the least-likely place!

Giving a bouquet of flowers to new graduates has become tradition as a way of congratulating them on a job well done. Whether they’re graduating the eighth grade, high school or Harvard University, graduation is a huge accomplishment. Chances are they’ve been working towards their goal for a long time. Occasionally, you know the person well enough and you will have a fantastic idea about what they might like as a gift. If not, a bouquet of flowers and a card tells them that you value them, and are proud of all they have done.

So if you’re trying to steer clear of the traditional roses, here are some great ideas for flowers to include in your celebration bouquet:

Gerbera Daisies – Symbolizing cheer and innocence, these flowers are bright, stunning and simple. Gerbera daisies come naturally in a range of cheerful colors including white, orange, yellow, pink and red, and if you’re lucky, you might even find some multi colored buds. Another great thing about these daisies is they can last for a week or more when properly cared for.

Lilies – Like gerbera daisies, lilies are also bright and cheerful. Their fragrant petals have a more dynamic look and appear in colors such as orange, red, pink, white and yellow. Lilies also have a multitude of meanings, some stemming back to Greek and Roman folklore, and are a symbol of renewal, cleansing and transitions.

Tulips – Tulips are most abundant around the spring time which makes them perfect for graduation flowers. Like lilies and daisies, they are available in a range of color choices from purple to yellow – imagine a custom bouquet in the school’s colors! Tulip bouquets represent elegance, grace and joy.

Sunflowers – Sunflowers are well known for their seeds, but they also make a bright and joyful bouquet. Though you only one color here, the yellow hue of a sunflower is gorgeous and its large and sunny nature evokes jovial feelings. They’re a great fit for graduations, as they symbolize happiness and intelligence.

For more information on creating the best celebration bouquets, contact our professional floral staff at 716-693-5800 or visit our website.

Okay, so here’s a question for our women readers: has your boyfriend, fiancé or husband every told you that the reason he doesn’t like to buy you flowers is because they’ll “just die anyway”? Well you’re not alone; this is one of the most common issues that people tend to have with purchasing a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers for a loved one. Most of the time, they fear spending amount of dollars on something that could just end up wilting in a couple of days.

We’ll first of all, we happen to firmly believe that gifting a loved one with fresh flowers is never a bad idea because it’s the message it sends that means the most. However, if your significant other is thoroughly convinced otherwise, it may do wonders to show that there are a number of ways to extend the life of your bouquet.

For starters, we would highly recommend that you re-cut the stem of each flower at an angle, which will give them the opportunity to absorb water much more efficiently. From there, just keep an eye on the water, not only to ensure that the level is high enough, but to be able to catch if it is getting a bit too clouded with debris. If it is, simply change it out for fresh water.

A number of other ideas that have been tested over the years include adding a few drops of vodka and a teaspoon of sugar to the vase full of water, pouring ¼ cup of Sprite or 7-Up to the water, or mixing two tablespoons of sugar with two tablespoons white vinegar to a quart of warm water.

Have you tried any of these methods? Have they worked for you? Let us know and share you tips and ideas with those who are looking for new ways to enjoy the beauty of their bouquets longer!