Flower Delivery

Beautiful Wedding Day Flowers

2010-05-17T09:31:00.001-07:00

No wedding would be complete without beautiful fresh flowers. With so many choices in color and the type of flowers that can be bought can seem somewhat overwhelming at first. One of the easiest and time efficient ways to choose the right wedding Flowers and arrangements is to view the flowers from a local florist is from the comfort of your own home online. By doing this will help in the decision making process.

One thing that many brides should take into consideration is the amount of money in the wedding budget that is to be spent on the flowers. Face it, not many brides have an unlimited budget when it comes to purchasing wedding flowers. To help increase ones buying power there are few things to keep in mind that will not only help in being able to have a large amount of flowers at the wedding and reception, but also to make sure they are the freshest possible and stay within the budget. Make sure the flowers that are chosen will be in season on the wedding date. This will save you a lot of money. Also since certain flowers are abundant in specific months, they are easier for the flower shop to obtain.

Another thing to keep in mind is to make sure that the florist is an FTD Member and when you will need the wedding flowers delivered. Many florists can deliver the flowers the day before or the day of the wedding, depending on your individual needs. This will ensure that the flowers are perfect on your wedding day.

Ordering wedding flowers does not have to be hassle. Knowing the basics can save a lot of headaches and money when ordering fresh flowers for a wedding. By using a quality florist can help make your wedding a day to remember.

Say Happy Mother's Day With a Beautiful Bouquet!

2010-05-04T09:20:00.000-07:00

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and people are probably wondering what the perfect gift would be to give Mom. Some stick with the standard dinner out, perfume, bath products, house slippers and candles, but for those that desire to make a heartfelt and beautiful statement, think about flowers. Do you remember how wonderful it is to receive flowers? Well, what about sending them to your mother on her special day?

If you live in the greater Ohio area, there is no place more professional and high quality than Flowers by Thorn. If ordering flowers from a website, you never know what you are going to get or what condition it will be in when it arrives on her door on Mother’s Day. Flowers by Thorn deliver beautiful, fresh cut flowers in many different varieties and in perfect condition as well, which is a great relief considering there is a great margin of error when using an internet site for ordering.

As an award-winning florist, Flowers by Thorn knows that when placing an order for an elaborate Mother’s Day bouquet, a customer does not want to see a simple, bland arrangement, but rather to get what they paid for. When wanting to make a statement on this Mother’s Day, anything you order from Flowers by Thorn will be designed by a highly skilled florist that has won recognition in Ohio, Virginia, Washington DC and West Virginia.

As an FTD Member, Flowers by Thorn values customers and delivers a beautiful, custom arrangement that is guaranteed to light up your Mother’s face this Mother’s Day. One of the best services offered by the company is same day delivery at no extra charge to customers, which helps those that wait until the last minute. Easy online ordering is secure and safe and beautiful, fresh flowers are as easy as the click of a mouse, so what are you waiting for? Order your Mother’s Day bouquet now and avoid the hassle and inconvenience of malls and card stores.

Not only does Flowers by Thorn deliver beautiful floral arrangements, but also gift baskets which are also a lovely Mother’s Day gift. When wanting to make a grand gesture this Mother’s Day, let Flowers by Thorn say I love you in a unique and memorable way! It will be a day that she will never forget and will always cherish; nothing says I love you better than flowers.

Beautiful Spring Flowers

2010-04-09T09:58:00.001-07:00

Spring is here and the flowers are blooming everywhere you look. Wouldn’t it be nice to send a beautiful floral arrangement to a close friend or a loving family member who does not have the advantages you do when it comes to planting spring flowers and watching them grow into beautiful arrangements? Look no further for the florist that delivers breath taking floral arrangements, beautiful green plants and amazing gift baskets. Not to mention the award-winning florist who guarantees you will be completely satisfied with your purchase.

This is the season for weddings, so why not make sure your floral arrangements are as beautiful as the decorations and the people carrying them? Rest assured that your floral arrangements and greenery for your special occasion is delivered on time and flawless when you trust your order to the Ohio floral company that puts their heart into every arrangement. No matter what the occasion you need a floral arrangement, gift basket or plant you will find exactly what you are searching for at the perfect price and with same day delivery options. The perfect gift is online flowers that brightens dreary days, puts a smile on a friend or loved one's face and improves someone’s day.

Making their deliveries in Cincinnati and other surrounding areas you can enjoy sending an exquisite fresh cut floral arrangement to your loved one for any occasion. Mother’s Day, birthdays, Valentine’s Day or whatever the special occasion may be sending a stunning floral arrangement, a perfectly put together gift basket or a beautiful plant is the perfect way to send your message. Floral Connection has been delivering fresh floral arrangements to people and brightening days in the Cincinnati area by using only top of the line flowers and putting care into each arrangement rather floral or a gift basket. You can enjoy the fact that your arrangement will arrived at its destination ready to be displayed as opposed to some florists who deliver your flowers wrapped in plastic still in a box and still in need of trimming before being displayed. With Floral Connection your arrangement has only the highest quality in flowers available and the best care received when arranging them for that special someone in your life.

Sending the Best

2010-03-20T18:40:00.001-07:00

Flowers are the way to a woman’s heart. Whatever message of love and appreciation you are trying to send will be amplified when she receives a breathtaking floral arrangement. When it comes to sending flowers only the best should be expected -- after all, it is your hard earned money that is paying for the floral arrangement and your reputation on the line. Make sure you send the very best when it comes to special occasions such as a daughter’s birthday, anniversary, graduation, wedding day, birth of a new baby or just too simply say I love you or thank you for all you have done. Flowers are the perfect way to send your appreciation when you want to show someone how much you care.

Perhaps flowers are not your style or not what the recipient of the gift is fond of. On line with the assistance of Flowers by Thorn you can send a breathtaking gift basket full of goodies. No matter what the occasion you will find exactly what you need to complete the special gift giving occasion. Why send a gift you have to purchase and wrap when you can send flowers or a gift basket that is personally designed for the person in mind and by staff members that know how important the perfect floral arrangement or gift basket is to you and your loved one. Sending flowers for happy occasions, as a sign of sympathy for a grieving loved one or friend will send your love when you cannot be there to give your love and support.

Make sure you send nothing but the best when sending flower arrangements and gift baskets. With the on line assistance of Flowers by Thorn you not only are guaranteed a beautiful gift but you are working side by side with a florist who takes pride in their work. Bringing you top quality when it comes to product and service as well as value and professional service you can count on the arrangement you will be sending to be nothing but the best. Serving Cincinnati, Ohio and northern Kentucky you rest assured that within twenty four hours of your order your floral arrangement or gift basket will be delivered. Flowers by Thorn are a member of 1-800-Flowers, FTD Florist as well as Telefloral Florist and have won several florist awards in the surrounding areas. Never settle for second best again when you become a regular customer of the number one florist shop in the area as well as a staff that puts their heart into every arrangement no matter how big or small.

The Perfect Flower

2010-03-09T09:58:00.001-08:00

Flowers are the perfect gift for all occasions whether for the birth of a new baby or just to say "I love you." Choosing the perfect bouquet is the key to your message you are trying to send when you decide to place your order. In a lot of cases, you trust the florist on the other end to handle your order with care and appreciation -- but in some cases that may not be the outcome when your flowers arrive at their destination. Whether you are sending a beautiful bouquet to a loved one or a gourmet gift basket full of wonderful assortments to a business colleague, you want to be sure that your order is perfection. After all -- statements that are made in your absence can leave a lasting impression, so wouldn’t it be nice to know that the impression left is a positive one?

The assistance from an award-winning florist that delivers in Cincinnati as well as northern Kentucky and Ohio is what you have access to with the click of a few simple buttons. By purchasing your floral or gift basket needs through a dependable company, you not only are ensuring you are getting your money’s worth but that the statement the arrangement or gift basket is intended to make is made. Work with a company who takes its mission to heart and realizes the importance of the job. Celebrating a special occasion in your life is important to you, the person or company receiving the gift or flower arrangement as well as the florist when you shop with a company whose reputation states all their abilities.

Weddings, anniversaries, the welcoming of a new baby, graduation and other important milestones in people’s lives leave a lasting impression and should be treated with the utmost care. Knowing that you can enjoy secure online ordering twenty four hours a day as well as the guarantee that your will be completely satisfied is important when sending a floral bouquet or gourmet gift basket. A team of friendly staff members are waiting to assist you with your order for the special occasion coming up in your life and the life of a loved one or business opportunity. Enjoy the ability to have your order delivered in the same day when possible and the guarantee you when you shop with a florist backed by the FTD, Teleflora and 1-800-Flowers logo.

The Most Popular Wedding Flowers of All Time

2010-02-16T14:57:00.001-08:00

Wedding flowers … so many girls dream about their wedding day, but few people actually decide what wedding flowers they'll be buying until it actually comes time to order them! Today we look at the practicalities and style issues associated with three of the most popular species of wedding flower ever: roses, gladioli and lilies.

Roses as wedding flowers

Many people see roses as an exceedingly traditional choice for wedding flowers … probably because they only ever encounter roses in traditional settings and traditional colors. Most people only buy red or white roses (or pink, at a stretch), and only buy them in concert with other roses. The yellow standing wreath above can be a beautiful addition to your wedding venue or reception hall, and doesn’t look too traditional at all. Roses are available for most of the year, and there is a wider variety of flower bouquets that incorporate roses than any other flower. They're still a great choice!

Gladioli as wedding flowers

Gladioli are tall, proud, graceful … everything that you want the bride to be! They can be a bit difficult to carry as a hand bouquet, but look amazing as a stand or table flower. They are also very cheap compared to roses and lilies. They don't wilt quickly -- hardy, just like your marriage will be!

Lilies as wedding flowers

Lilies are almost always the star of a bouquet -- their big petals, protruding stamen and bright colors mean that they are inevitably a centerpiece. Lilies are wonderful in all sorts of wedding situations, from the handheld bouquet, to tables to entrance pieces. We love the freshness of the example lily bouquet above, but there are plenty of much more strongly colored and exotic looking lilies available.

5 Unexpected Holidays Perfect for Flowers!

2010-02-09T08:07:00.001-08:00

We all know that Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Easter are great excuses to fill the house with fresh flowers. We have also seen quite a bit of interest in flowers for occasions like graduation and Halloween, recently … with some very inventive flower bouquets available out there! We may be a little biased, but we think that there are plenty more holidays out there that are worth giving flowers for. What month or week of the year can't be brightened up with some sweet scents and bright colors? Not many, as we're about to find out!

January 11 -- Secret Pal Day

You don't have to give flowers to a person whose friendship with you is a secret today. Just enjoy the fun of sending flowers to a friend … when they have no idea who it is! If you're doing this to someone in your workplace or home, you'll need to practice keeping a straight face for quite a while before hand.

January 31 -- Backwards Day

If you are in a romantic relationship, and your man is usually the one to buy you flowers, today is the perfect day of the year to turn it all upside down! Or perhaps, backwards…Guys love flowers too, and there are plenty of masculine flower bouquets to choose from, especially in the Teleflora range. If you just can’t bring yourself to buy him a bunch of pretty petals, a plant and herb display is just as effective.

February 1 -- Wear Red Day

You don't actually have to wear red … just give something red! Red roses are not the only flower to use in your bouquet on this fun day -- there are red carnations, Asiatic lilies, asters, camellias … and the limit is your imagination.

February 11 -- Satisfied Staying Single Day

If you are the one who is satisfied staying single, then get yourself a flower delivery … you know you deserve it! If you have a friend that is happily single -- or even if they would really rather be with someone -- get them a bunch of flowers today and make them feel special, loved and wanted.

February 15 -- Family Day

Whether you live in the same house as them or not, if you have family members that you haven’t spoken to in a while, today is a great excuse to buy them a bunch of flowers and put yourself front and center in their minds again.

Florists' Favorite Flowers for … Congratulations!

2010-01-16T18:09:00.001-08:00

So many people only think to send flowers at sad occasions … funerals, illnesses and hospitalizations -- and when they're trying to get out of the dog house! Flowers are such a joyful gift that it seems a shame to relegate them only to negative experiences in life. They are a wonderful way to say "congratulations" as well -- today we are looking at some of a florist's favorite ways to say "Great job!"

The tall equisetum stalks in this flower bouquet echo those arms, outstretched to the sky, saying "Yeah! I did it!" It's wonderful for congratulating friends and family on any job well done. The bouquet include purple dendribium orchids, burgundy and chartreuse assorted blossoms, equisetum stalks as well as leaves and moss. It is almost two feet tall!

The Blue Horizons bouquet expresses all the crisp clarity that you feel when you have achieved a goal -- refreshingly graceful. It is also exceptionally appropriate for friends or relatives who have given birth to a baby boy. The dark blue iris contrast wonderfully with the Asiatic lilies and other white and blue blossoms and greenery.

This Sunny Smiles flower bouquet comes in two versions, the Standard and Deluxe. The Standard version is pictured, and we think that the simplicity makes it all the more charming! There's nothing happier, more hopeful and uplifting than a big bunch of yellow flowers … and no better occasion to give them than a congratulations.

The 'How Sweet It Is' bouquet includes roses, asters and carnations -- all the traditional ways to say "You're wonderful!" Those passionate shades of pink and red make this a wonderful gift for romantic friends, or for family.

The Polka Dots and Daisies flower bouquet is great for younger girls -- perhaps as a graduation present from either elementary or middle school, or as a way to say congratulations for getting through exams, or for an exceptionally good grade. Every petal on every one of these carefully chosen flowers reaches for the sky in joy -- the bouquet includes daisy-spray chrysanthemums, daisies and white roses.

The Birds of Paradise in this Paradise Found bouquet are taking flight -- just like your loved one's possibilities, hopes and dreams when they have something to be congratulated for. This arrangement is well over 2 feet high, and guaranteed to draw attention and remind them of your good wishes every time they walk past.

Beat the Post-Holiday Blues: Why Flowers Make a Great New Year's Gift!

2010-01-04T10:11:00.000-08:00

Flowers are so often restricted to certain times of our lives … Valentine's Day, birthdays, sometimes Mother's Day, and often times when our feelings have been hurt! Having fresh flowers in the home can be truly uplifting, so why not break out of the box for your next bouquet? Give someone special a New Year's flower bouquet - there are plenty of great reasons to! We explore them here.

1. Flowers banish sick feelings

New Year's Day (and in fact, the entire week afterwards) is a time of self-inflicted illness for much of the population. Help quiet that headache and soothe that churning stomach with the sweet scent of flowers. Even if your friends or loved ones hasn’t been able to clean the house for three days because they've felt so horrible, there will be one beautiful thing to focus on!

2. Kick start fulfilling resolutions

The Feng Shui principle of bringing the life and energy of the outside world into the home in order to create a more positive, energetic, forward-moving atmosphere isn't a crazy superstition. Humans evolved in an almost exclusively outdoor environment, surrounded by plants, flowers, running water, fresh air … our bodies and brains crave it. Flowers can help motivate and bring energy into a house, and this is never more important than when there are resolutions to fulfil!

3. Change your relationship from a one-hit gift wonder, to something deeper

This isn't only meant in a romantic sense! If you have friends or family that you rarely have contact with outside of buying holiday gifts, there is no better time than the New Year to let them know they are truly important to you. A flower bouquet is simple, beautiful, has universal appeal and carries no associated burden of feeling they must return the gift.

4. Cheer up a house!

This point is just as good a reason to buy flowers for yourself as it is for someone you love. If your house seems awfully empty after the holiday rush, or you spent the entire holidays with a relative whom you know is staring at four walls now, a flower delivery is a great way to keep the house full in spirit for awhile longer.

A Quick Guide to Flower Care

2009-12-07T21:39:00.001-08:00

Cut flowers are one of life's great pleasures -- especially the beautiful, artfully arranged bouquets of flowers utilizing exotic species that your florist can make up! It's a pity to waste all that gorgeousness … and there is a lot of confusion out there about the best way to care for flower arrangements.

If you don’t know …

Ask! This is especially true of the expectations you can have of your cut flowers. Your florist will be able to tell you how long a particular arrangement will last looking its best. They can also give you tips on keeping it looking good longer, like taking the earlier-decaying flowers out, pruning off withering leaves and petals, and so on.

Environmental factors

Being in a dry or hot place will mean your flower bouquet doesn't last as long. Keep the flowers as you would food -- away from direct sunlight, in a place that is neither too cool or too warm, and away from dehydrating things like ceiling fans, the tops of radiators and televisions. A humidifier can help your flowers last longer -- but does use electricity!

What to feed them

Flowers can still uptake some nutrients when they are cut, even without a root system. However, some people put all sorts of things in their cut flower vases -- sugar and salt, household fertilizers, and so on. Depending on what you use, this might actually shorten their life. Floral food has nutrients in carefully proportioned amounts, as well as anti-bacterial agents that don’t harm your flowers. Buy floral food from your florist or from a specialty shop for best results and no guessing!

After a few days

If the water becomes cloudy, replace it entirely
Recut the stems of the flowers with a very sharp knife or pair of scissors -- blunt scissors will damage the uptake systems
Take off leaves that will be below the waterline, and remove any leaves that drop into the water; they promote bacterial growth

Just for Fun: Hidden Messages in Flowers!

2009-12-02T20:15:00.001-08:00

The Victorians imbued a whole variety of flowers with meanings. In an age where parents kept a tight rein on their children's out-of-wedlock affections if they so much as mentioned liking each other, it is understandable that some sort of code evolved! We know that flowers mean whatever you want them to … and that most of their meaning comes from your own preferences. But today, just for fun, we're looking at the meanings of different flowers, according to Victorian thinking. We've grouped the meanings by purpose for handy reference.

General romance

Baby's breath meant everlasting love.
Acacia meant secret love
Ambrosia was supposed to be a symbol of love returned.
Jonquils meant roughly the same thing -- love returned, or the desire for love to be returned.
Arbutis was just love … plain, pure and simple!
Lavender symbolized devotion to your love, while lemon balm was supposed to bring love.
Moss represented maternal love as well as charity
Mistletoe is easy to decide -- we use it to mean the same thing today! The sender wants to be kissed :-
Orchids represent love and beauty, and are a symbol of having many children to the Chinese
Pansy shows a person that you are in their thoughts - with love.
Coriander represents lust
Maidenhair ferns represent the secret bonds of love
Roses, of course!

Personal qualities

The following flowers are supposed to represent or imbue some sort of personal quality - good for friends and family, and also lovers.

Bay leaf represented strength
Angelica provided inspiration
Bird of paradise represented magnificence - perhaps a good wedding flower!
Buttercups are cheerful,so are crocuses
Burnet shows a merry heart
Magic ferns are supposed to inspire fascination and confidence, and represent shelter
White roses represent innocence

Coded messages

Every flower has some sort of message to tell, but these are supposed to be more obvious than the others:

Solid color carnations sent indicates agreement
Striped carnations indicate refusal
A withered bouquet of flowers was a rather obvious and somewhat cruel way to reject advances! You wouldn't buy your own and let them wither … the flowers would just be sent back

Halloween Flowers!

2009-11-02T20:52:00.001-08:00

Halloween is not traditionally a flower giving time … but the time of year is so filled with gorgeous colors, beautiful textures in the form of dried and drying leaves and petals and rich visual inspiration that once you see what online florists create for Halloween, you'll be an instant convert! Check out these awesome online flower bunches for Halloween, available through your Teleflora florist.

There's so much more to the creepy style presentation of this bouquet than the evilly giggling pumpkin box! The tall, straight stems of the bouquet make look like the innards of a stark, ghostly forest, with a thinly threaded orange sheer ribbon completing the spiderweb effect. The colors are traditional Halloween ones, and the flower bouquet is very affordably priced.

The Jack-O-Lantern blooms flower bouquet is stunningly colored -- the black effect comes from sprayed oak leaves and stems. The orange flowers are roses and gerberas, fresh flower favorites and quite long-lived options. The black box and orange satin ribbon make for a rich, spookily colored base! It is around 26" high -- quite imposing and great value.

The Mostly Ghostly flower bouquet uses hanging amaranthus to create a graveyard effect for the sweet white fabric ghost. Red and green flowers capture the colors of the season, while black faux pumpkins create a dark and very unusual background. Rose, Asiatic lilies and chrysanthemums form the body of the flower bouquet. It is 12 inches wide and a big 26 inches high -- very impressive!

Teleflora's Wicked Bouquet is the perfect choice to send to male friends, boyfriends or husbands! Boys are slugs and snails and puppy dog's tails … and the colors and feel of this bouquet seem to bring the spirit of those items to your man, without any actual tails or slugs! Seeded eucalyptus, green carnations and chrysanthemums, black-sprayed magnolia leaves and white hydrangea are what makes a good man's flower bouquet for any Halloween!

After the Flowers Have Gone: How to Make Pot Pourri

2009-11-02T20:46:00.001-08:00

Buying fresh flowers is a wonderful luxury, and an affordable way to brighten the days of our loved ones. I'm not sure if you are anything like me, but I always feel a twinge of guilt after the flowers have withered and died and I'm faced with putting a gift from someone I love in the trash! If you feel the same, today we are exploring an alternative to throwing your fresh flowers away and will show you how to make a beautiful pot pourri.

Roses in pot pourri

If you've received a bunch of roses by flower delivery and can’t bear to throw them out, don’t stress. The fresh flowers are highly scented and retain quite a lot of their aroma through the life of the petals. Different colors of roses create different scents:

Red and pink roses tend to have the standard, sweet scent we know particularly as rose.
White and yellow roses have a tinge of violet and nasturtium in their perfume.
Hawaii roses are scented like raspberries.
Orange roses have citrus and other fruity scents.

Rose pot pourri recipe

Combine your fresh flowers with the following ingredients to keep them for months after they've been delivered.

6 cups of rose petals
2 cups miniature rosebuds
2 cups lavender
1 cup rose leaves
2 tablespoons of orris root (available from florists) or fiberfix, available from craft shops
15 drops rose oil

Once the petals of your fresh flowers look past their best, spread them out on a mesh screen or large tray. Stir them around a little each day.

Put the dried petals in a large bowl, and mix your orris root or fiberfix through. Drop the rose oil in a few drops at a time, mixing with your hands constantly.

Leave your mixture in a roughly sealed paper bag for four to six weeks -- this allows the scent to fully permeate the petals of your once-fresh flowers! Shake it occasionally, and once it is seasoned you can display it in open bowls throughout the house. When the scent fades, you can simply add a little more essential oil. Much easier to revive than fresh flowers … although not quite so pretty.

Seasonal Ideas for DIY Wedding Flowers

2009-10-03T21:14:00.000-07:00

If you’d really like to take ownership of your wedding, DIYing your wedding flowers is a lovely way to do it. Arranging flowers is a very relaxing pursuit … sitting along with nature's best, deciding whether to create a speckled design or a graduated one. There aren't many worldly cares that penetrate when you’re arranging flowers! Here we have some great ideas for flower themes for your wedding that you can arrange yourself. Utilize your florist to help you pick the flowers you can put together, and source your flowers through your florist also. This is no time to be skulking around people's front yards! Once you've decided to DIY, here are some gorgeous ideas for buying fresh flowers and putting them together.

1. All the same color

This creates a surprisingly dramatic look. Many people anticipate that it will be boring or somewhat overwhelming… not so! Remember that you have the complimentary colors of napkins, tablecloths and other decorations to help break up any monotony. Keeping your flowers all the one color, but varying the species, is a lovely way to make a statement at your wedding.

2. Match them to the season

That is, match them to the time of year that you’re getting married, not what the designers are doing on the catwalks! You want your wedding to be timeless. Creating a theme for your fresh flowers that is in harmony with nature is a great way to do that. For summer, think about bright, vibrant colors like orange, yellow and red. Spring weddings look lovely with green, yellow and white bouquets, while the winter choice is obvious … white all the way! Fall weddings have so much opportunity for rich colors, even venturing into purples and blues.

3. Long stems

The stem can actually become a large part of your bouquet, not something to be hidden under ribbons or twined around a basket. Many flowers have stems that are green and lush -- and buying from your florist ensures that you'll get the longest, healthiest stems possible!

4. Using Cascades

Check out some of the pictures of bridal bouquets -- there are thousands available on the net! You'll see that many use vines or long, feathery plants as cascades throughout the bouquet. This look is easy to replicate yourself. Make sure you choose a species that matches your mainwedding flowers, and pop it around the edges of the bouquet, rather than in the center.

4 Reasons to Buy Your Man Flowers

2009-10-03T21:07:00.001-07:00

Poor guys … I think they often feel that they do a lot of the giving, and not much receiving. I know a lot of women that feel the same way, and coincidentally the two are linked! I'll get into that a little later -- but flowers for men are gaining ground, just as moisturizers for men and facials for men are. They're realizing that the gals have been keeping all these good things to themselves for too long! They're not so used to the concept that they don't need an excuse, though. Here are four great reasons to share the love and buy your man some fresh flowers!

1. His birthday

Sure, he'll probably want something manly, like a football or a racing car for his actual birthday gift. But why not enlist the help of your florist and deliver it along with a bunch of flowers? This can be a great way to ease a guy into the idea of getting flowers as a special sort of thank-you.

2. A pick-me-up at work

Stick to more conservative, manly sorts of flowers for work. You don't want other people's preconceptions to make life hard for him eight hours a day, after all. Your florist can recommend plenty of hardy, masculine plants with flower accents that you can send to help brighten his day at the office.

3. After your honeymoon

Yes, there is a limited window of opportunity for this one! But after a honeymoon is the perfect time to set a gorgeous, fresh flower, gift-giving trend. If you honeymooned in the tropics, choose big, bright luscious flowers. If you had a city honeymoon, choose something a little more trimmed and refined, to bring the spirit of the times back.

4. Whenever you want flowers!

If you've been tapping your mental fingers, counting the days since he last bought you home a beautiful bouquet of roses or had the flower delivery service send you a surprise at work, there is an almost sure-fire way to get yourself in floral heaven again. Buy him some flowers! It's guaranteed to jog his memory. Remember the saying, "What goes around, comes around"? It is never more true than when you're in a romantic relationship with someone and you're busy spreading the fresh-flower love.