Wildflora Blog

So you've just received a beautiful flower arrangement from a loved one and you want to know how to make it last as long as possible. We've got you! We all know that flowers don't last forever, but by following these simple steps you will give your flower arrangement its best chance at staying beautiful as long as possible! Step One: Empty the dirty water from the vase and refill with fresh water. Very important! The more you change out the water, the longer your arrangement will last. We recommend changing the water daily to avoid bacteria build up that will...

Have a sad plant and not sure why? Check out our common plant mistakes and see if you're making one of them! Overwatering Giving your plants too much water is the most common killer of houseplants. We get it - you want to love your babies. However, there is such a thing as too much love. To check if the plant is being overwatered, start with the soil. Is it soggy? Too wet of soil can inhibit the plant's ability to absorb nutrients from the soil. Another soil indicator would be the presence of fungus gnats. They looooove soggy soil and...

No matter the circumstances, love finds a way! While many weddings are pushing dates into the future or decreasing guest lists, we're still here for those wanting to express their love. Hailey Magoon and her fiance, Blake, recently made a YouTube tutorial about "How to Shoot Your Own Engagement Photos," and the photos turned out GORGEOUS! We're so excited to be featured as part of their experience. To start, Hailey sent us a photo of Lake Powell in Arizona. We then created a custom bouquet with oranges, reds, and blues to reflect the desert vibe, using banksia, zinnias, cacti, delphinium, and pampas...

Houseplants are valued as a design tool now more so than ever. A well-placed plant can bring light and happiness to a room. Using the styling tips below will help you get the best plant possible. Consider the Texture A great way to add depth to a room is to mix different textures together. Like varying patterns of fabric, plants have different textural qualities that can be mixed and matched. For example, the smooth, naturally shiny leaves of the zz plant next to a soft, plush couch adds a different texture to the room. Size Matters Houseplants come in all shapes and...