Christmas
How do I take care of the flowers I ordered?
Once you have received your flowers for Christmas, you would like to preserve their beauty as long as possible. Below we have provided fresh flower care tips to help guide you.
First things first
Remove the plastic that may have been wrapping your flowers. Once the plastic wrapping is removed, your flowers will be able to breathe. Next, fill a vase with fresh water for your flowers.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Extreme temperatures can be harmful to the delicacy of your flowers. Do your best to avoid placing them in areas they will be too hot. This could include windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. This can cause your flowers to wilt or dry out more quickly. Most flowers thrive best in cooler and more controlled conditions.
Ethylene gas can damage the lifespan of your flowers. So it is important to avoid placing your flowers near any fruit or in the line of cigarette smoke.
Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Periodically tend to your flowers to help preserve their beauty.
- For vase arrangements, provide your flowers with fresh water. Your flowers will drink the water they need to provide themselves with proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, we recommend providing your flowers with daily fresh water.
- When the water in your vase becomes cloudy, clean out your vase thoroughly with soap and water and then refill it with fresh water. Using soapy water to clean your vase will remove any bacteria that could cause your flowers to deteriorate more quickly.
- For any wilting leaves or stems, remove the strongly wilted contents to help maintain your beautiful display.
- Using a sharp knife, cut your stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. A fresh open stem will help your flowers absorb water for hydration. We recommend that you avoid using scissors to cut your flowers. Scissors can crush the stems and prevent the flowers from being able to absorb the water.
Valentine's Day
Can I pick-up the Valentine's Day flowers I ordered online?
Absolutely! Some customers enjoy picking up their flowers to avoid a delivery fee or to hand-deliver their gift themselves. It is up to you if you would like your flowers delivered to a specific address. Do whatever you find convenient for you. We enjoy getting to meet and greet our customers when they walk into Gloria's Floral Shop. While you are in the shop, you can always feel free to ask us any questions you may have or inquire about future arrangements.
Can I request a flower substitution in my Valentine’s Day arrangement?
Gloria's Floral Shop would love to provide you with the flowers you desire. If you are interested in customizing or substituting specific flowers or flower colors in your arrangement, please contact us to provide more details concerning your request. Oftentimes, during this special occasion, various flower types can go out of stock and we will be waiting for our delivery truck. If your flowers of choice are available, we would be glad to provide you with that personalization. During high order volume holidays, we encourage you to place your order in advance or as soon as possible to secure your specific arrangement or requests.
Will my flowers be delivered even if no one is home?
When you place your order with Gloria's Floral Shop, you have the ability to provide instructions for our delivery drivers. Select a date of delivery that is best for you. If something changes concerning your delivery needs, please reach out to us and we can work with you to set up a better time or day to deliver your flowers.
Easter
Tulips, lilies, hyacinths and more! Easter flowers are all about the colors and flowers of springtime. Let us create a beautiful Easter basket filled with your favorite pastel blooms. Add interest and education elements to your kid's basket this year with a growing potted plant. No matter what you choose or where you need to send it, Gloria's Floral Shop can help!
Admin Professionals Day
Administrative Professionals Day (AKA Secretaries Day) is the time when those in charge show appreciation to their staff for all they do to keep everything running smoothly. Let's face it, without a good team behind you it would not be business as usual! Let us deliver the best in administrative professionals day gifts to your staff -- from beautiful flowers to gift baskets filled with yummy snacks, you can't go wrong with Gloria's Floral Shop!
Mother's Day
How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?
As your mother is basking in the glory of her new beautiful florals, she will want to preserve that beauty for as long as possible. We have included a few fresh flower care tips to help. Feel free to send her this easy-to-follow guide once her flowers have been delivered.
First things first
If your flowers came in plastic wrapping, you would want to remove the plastic as soon as possible. This will allow the flowers to breathe. Secondly, you will want to give fresh water to your flowers to provide hydration. Place bouquets in a vase of appropriate size or fill your current vase with fresh water. If you need to, you can trim the stem’s ends to fit a vase you have. We recommend cutting flower stems at an angle with a sharp knife.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Avoid placing your flower arrangements near areas of extreme temperatures: windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. Too much heat or sun exposure can cause your flowers to dry out quickly or wilt. Cooler and more controlled conditions will be best to help preserve the beauty of your flowers.
Avoid placing your flowers next to fruit or in the vicinity of cigarette smoke. These can produce ethylene gas which can reduce the life of your flowers and cause them to die more quickly.
Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Keep your flowers looking fresh and displayed beautifully by tending to your flowers periodically.
- For vase arrangements, keep your vase filled with water. This allows the plants to drink the water they need and provides them hydration.
- For basket arrangements, we suggest still adding daily fresh water to your flowers.
- Anytime the water begins to become cloudy, change the water out with fresh water. It would be good to clean the inside of your vase during this change before placing your flowers back into the vase. Using soapy water can help remove bacteria that could cause your flowers to deteriorate more quickly. Then make sure you rinse your vase thoroughly.
- As wilting leaves or stems occur, remove the strongly wilted contents to allow the fresher parts to be the center of attention.
- Using a sharp knife, cut your stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. This will help your flowers better absorb water. We recommend avoiding using scissors to cut your flowers. Scissors can crush the stems and hinder the flower from being able to absorb the water.
Father's Day
Does your dad enjoy the beauty of nature? Send him a luscious plant that he can brag about for days or have one of our florist design a beautiful bouquet for you. Summer flowers are in full bloom and make an excellent addition to his man cave. Let us make something for dad that matches his personality! If dad is in Andrews or miles away, we can help!
Grandparents Day
Your grandparents have likely gotten you a multitude of gifts every year for your birthday and other holidays over the course of your life. Grandparents Day is the perfect time of year for you to pay them back for all the years of love and thoughtfulness. On this special day, let them know how much they mean to you and how much you appreciate them. Gloria's Floral Shop in Andrews, TX has many different floral arrangements for you to pick from as a gift this Grandparents Day. Whether you're wanting something colorful to brighten their day or something more soothing and nostalgic to help them relax and remind them of the old days, we've got you covered and will take care of your and your grandparents. Let Gloria's Floral Shop help you make this a special Grandparents Day for those special grandparents.
Rosh Hashanah
This Rosh Hashanah, say "Shanah Tovah" and give the gift of flowers during the celebration of Jewish New Year. Let those you care about know you wish them to have a good year with the gift of flowers. While we offer same-day local delivery to Andrews and surrounding areas, we also deliver anywhere in the U.S. and Canada so we can take care of your floral needs regardless if the intended recipient is down the road or seven states away. In addition to eating honey-dipped apples for a "sweet" new year, give the gift of fresh flowers for a "fresh" new year today!
National Boss Day
Sometimes the best way to show your boss just how much you appreciate their fine leadership is by sending flowers. With a National Boss Day gift of flowers from Gloria's Floral Shop, your boss will know exactly how you feel. Everyone wants a raise. Raise your boss's spirits this Boss Day with one of the many colorful flower arrangements from Gloria's Floral Shop in Andrews, TX.
Sweetest Day
We all know people who go out of their way to do wonderful things for others and never expect anything in return. Sweetest Day is THE DAY to show them how much you appreciate them. Nothing satisfies a sweet tooth like a gift basket full of yummy snacks. Gloria's Floral Shop in Andrews can help you select the right sweets for your sweetie this Sweetest Day!
Halloween
I know what you're thinking, "Flowers for Halloween?" You might be surprised at what creative florists have up their sleeve. Let our experts help you plan your Halloween decorations and haunted houses. From your front door wreath, to your ghoulishly gorgeous centerpiece, Gloria's Floral Shop will help you turn your Halloween get-together into a Halloween party no one will ever forget.
Thanksgiving (USA)
Where is Gloria's Floral Shop located?
Gloria's Floral Shop is located in Andrews, TX.
I have a few questions, how can I contact Gloria's Floral Shop?
If you have questions regarding the details of your order, delivery, or other needs, please feel free to contact Gloria's Floral Shop at (432) 523-2096. One of our shop employees would be glad to assist you.
Schedule delivery now so you don't have to worry later.
Stay ahead of the game and order your flowers ahead of time. The sooner you place your order, the better chances you have to secure your specific flowers and delivery date. Ordering online is easy. Explore your options on our Thanksgiving florals page, select the flowers you want, provide additional information, set your delivery date, and pay. You will be able to provide any card messages if you are gifting flowers this season and also offer additional delivery instructions.
The later you place your order, the more risk the possibility of supplies running low and flowers being substituted. This can be avoided by ordering in advance to receive the flowers you desire. During order-heavy periods, such as Thanksgiving, specific flower supplies can run low or go out of stock. As the shop waits for the ability to restock, the timing of fresh flowers being shipped into the store can be unpredictable.
Save yourself the concern and give yourself the gift of assurance this Thanksgiving season by ordering your flowers sooner rather than later.
