Thanksgiving (USA)
How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?
Now that you have your lovely flowers for the holiday season, you would like to preserve their beauty for as long as possible. We have provided some fresh flower care tips to help. If you are giving flowers to friends or family, feel free to share this page with them so that they will be able to care for their flowers soon after their delivery.
First things first
Most flowers are delivered with a plastic covering. Remove all plastic to all your flowers to breathe. Next, if your flowers are already in a vase or you have just placed them in a vase, refill the vase with fresh water. Your flowers will love the hydration.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
It is best to avoid placing your flower in areas of extreme temperatures: windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. These can cause wilting or dry out your flowers. Instead, place your flowers somewhere where they will be in cooler and more controlled conditions.
It is always good to prevent the possibility of ethylene gas reducing the life of your flowers. This can often come from placing flowers near fruit or cigarette smoke.
Maintaining your flower’s beautiful presentation
As your beautiful flowers are on display, check up on them and tend to them periodically over a series of days.
- For vase arrangements, keep your vase filled with fresh water to provide them with proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, it is good to also provide them with hydration. We suggest daily fresh water hydration.
- Anytime the water begins to become cloudy, change out the water. You will need to clean your vase with soap and water, rinse thoroughly, and then fill your vase back up with fresh water. Using soapy water rather than only rinsing can help remove bacteria that could cause your flowers to die more quickly.
- Remove any strongly wilted contents: wilting leaves or stems. This will help you maintain a fresher and neater look.
- Cut your stems at an angle using a sharp knife. We recommend cutting them one to two inches from the bottom of the stem. This will allow your flowers to hydrate and absorb the water properly. Using scissors to cut the stems is not recommended, as scissors can crush the stems and hinder the flower’s ability to drink water.
Hanukkah
Get the shamash ready to light the rest of the candles on the menorah, spin the dreidel, and get ready to eat great food like latkes, because it's time for the Festival of Lights. Celebrate Hanukkah this year with a bit of floral flair courtesy of Betty's Flowers and Gifts in Watsonville, CA. Although traditionally a time of remembrance and prayer, Hanukkah is also well-known for the festivities and food that go on over the course of the eight days it is celebrated. Betty's Flowers and Gifts has a variety of flower arrangements designed specifically for the Hanukkah celebration, focusing heavily on the colors of white and blue. These flower arrangements can either be given as a gift or can be used to decorate for the festivities. Hanukkah floral centerpieces are perfect for adding that extra touch of festive spirit to the dinner table. Don't hesitate to make this Hanukkah a great one with help of festive flowers from Betty's Flowers and Gifts!
Christmas
It's that time of year when bells are jingling, snow is falling, and the carolers are going door to door singing the songs of the season. That's right; it's Christmas time! Christmas is a joyous time of year for gift-giving, festivities and parties, singing Christmas carols, eating family Christmas dinners, playing in the snow, drinking hot chocolate... the list goes on and on! If you're like Betty's Flowers and Gifts, you can't fathom how anybody couldn't love the Christmas season. As the season of gift-giving, it's also the perfect time to order flowers, and Betty's Flowers and Gifts has everything you could want and more. Featuring a variety of different floral arrangements in the colors of red, green, and white that come in a variety of containers such as baskets, red vases, and golden vases, there are so many ways to spread the holiday cheer with Betty's Flowers and Gifts. In addition to traditional floral arrangements, there's also a large selection of centerpieces and wreathes to choose from to help decorate the home and get the dinner table ready for the annual family Christmas dinner!
Kwanzaa
This Kwanzaa, make it a great celebration with the help of Betty's Flowers and Gifts. Located in Watsonville, CA, Betty's Flowers and Gifts has a variety of gifts for you to give while you spend the week celebrating African heritage, culture, and unity. Our flower arrangements are designed with the traditional Kwanzaa colors of red, green, and black. Whether giving as a gift or using as a design piece to decorate for your Kwanzaa celebration, flowers from Betty's Flowers and Gifts are sure to please, complete with local delivery to the Watsonville area as well as delivery across the U.S. and Canada. If you're not looking for floral arrangements, then perhaps you'd be interested in one of our Kwanzaa centerpieces to add a little bit of floral appeal to your Kwanzaa celebration. Maybe you're not looking for flowers at all, and that's okay- Betty's Flowers and Gifts can take care of you with one of our delicious fruit baskets! Fresh fruit is perfect for the Kwanzaa celebration, and our fruit baskets are sure to make a great gift for anybody and also add some flavor to the party!
Valentine's Day
How do I take care of my flowers once they are delivered?
Now that you have your stunning flowers, you would like to preserve their beautiful state for as long as possible. Below we have provided some fresh flower care tips to help guide you.
First things first
If your flowers came in plastic, you will need to remove the plastic wrapping as soon as possible. This allows for your flowers to breathe. Then provide fresh water for your flowers as soon as possible.
Where you place your flowers can make a difference
Avoid placing your flower arrangements near areas of extreme temperatures. This could include windowsills, direct sunlight all day, or an overly hot room. These factors can cause your flowers to dry out quickly or wilt. Most flowers last longer under cooler and controlled conditions.
Avoid placing your flowers next to fruit or cigarette smoke. Ethylene gas can reduce the life of your flowers and be detrimental to their lifespan.
Maintaining a beautiful presentation
Keep your flowers looking fresh and displayed beautifully by tending to your flowers periodically.
- Keep vase arrangements filled with fresh water. This allows the plants to drink up the water they need for proper hydration.
- For basket arrangements, we suggest providing your flowers with daily fresh water.
- Remember to switch out any cloudy water. You will want to fully clean the inside of your vase with soap and water, thoroughly rinse, and then refill the vase with new water. This will help remove any bacteria that could possibly harm your flowers and cause them to deteriorate more quickly.
- As you notice leaves or stems wilting, remove the strongly wilted contents. This will help your flowers maintain a fresh and appealing appearance.
- To help your flowers to maintain proper hydration, use a sharp knife to cut your stems. Cut the stems at an angle one to two inches from the bottom. This will help the flowers to absorb water. It is discouraged to use scissors to cut the flower stems. Scissors can crush the stems, preventing proper water absorption.
Easter
Why Order Flowers For Easter?
The temperatures are shifting, and optimism is in the air as spring makes its debut. What better way to celebrate Easter than with a beautiful Easter flower arrangement? There are so many wonderful reasons to celebrate this beautiful occasion
3 Ways To Use Flowers for Easter
1. Take your dinner table setup to the next level. You may assemble your table for Thanksgiving or Christmas time. Betty's Flowers and Gifts can help you brighten up your table for the spring with a lovely Easter arrangement. Beautiful combinations of lilies, tulips, daisies, and other spring flowers make a perfect Easter table centerpiece
2. Livening Up The Room With A Touch of Spring
Springtime is known for its warmer weather, greener grass, budding trees, and blooming flowers. Fill your home with a refreshing feeling of elegance and nature’s gift of beauty. An arrangement of spring flowers would be perfect for marking this new season. Traditional Easter flowers of white lilies and daffodils will bring a breath of spring to any room.
3.Gift Basket
As children, it was common for people to receive an Easter basket full of goodies, toys, and brightly dyed Easter eggs. As adults, you can also share Easter's joy and excitement. Celebrate this Easter by gifting your parents, grandparents, friends, coworkers, or neighbors a beautiful basket of bright flowers to light up their day.
Gift A Gardener
Know a fellow green thumb? Whether you are family or friends with a home gardener, you can give them nature's gift of lovely flowers. This gift is a great way to show your appreciation for someone who loves gardening. The spring-themed flower bouquet is perfect for your gardner or give them a lively spring plant!
Order Today
However you choose to celebrate this Easter, Betty's Flowers and Gifts can help you find the perfect flower arrangement. Order your Easter flowers today! Explore our selection on our Easter flowers page or contact us at (831) 786-1841 with any questions you may have.
Call or order online for a gorgeous spring display. Or you can hop on over and order in-store! We offer delivery to @shop_ city and in-store pickup. Are you needing to send someone a special arrangement? We can ask the Easter Bunny to deliver them for you no matter their final destination.
Passover
Beautiful Passover Flowers
This Passover add a beautiful spring arrangement of blues and whites to your table.
Classic Passover Flowers
Classic Passover flowers of daisies, roses, violets, carnations, irises, tulips, and hyacinths make a beautiful Passover Seder centerpiece. Include spring flowers of daffodils and lilies to add a burst of happiness to your Passover meal. Blue and white are the most popular colors for the Jewish holidays. Include popular white flowers of calla lilies, roses, gardenias, and add touches of blue with delphinium, hydrangeas, and irises.
Perfect for Your Passover Host
If you are going to a family or friend's house for your Passover dinner, don't forget to bring your host a gift. A lovely flower arrangement makes the perfect addition to their seder table. Send flowers in advance to your Passover host so they can include them in their Passover decorations.
Order Early
Place your order early to ensure you get your favorite flowers, as spring is a busy season for the flower industry. We want to ensure your Passover florals are exactly what you want. Though we are located in Watsonville we offer flower delivery to wherever your destination may be. Whether that is right up the road or the next state over, we are here to add that special touch to your celebration.
Admin Professionals Day
Are you wondering what to get for National Admin Day? Look no further than a charming flower arrangement from Betty's Flowers and Gifts. We can create a fun floral spread with bursting spring blossoms that are perfect for desks and cubicles. Pick from colorful creations and classic bouquets, or let our designers pick for you. Call or order online today and we can deliver to your office or school. Show the hard-working people in your office the appreciation they deserve and place an order today.
Mother's Day
Our love for mom grows like flowers. Why not give her a symbol of this love with a beautiful bouquet of Mother's Day flowers? At Betty's Flowers and Gifts, we can design something to tailor match your mom's style. Flowers are the gift that will truly brighten her day and put a smile on her face all week long.
Father's Day
Dad deserves his acknowledgement on Father's Day just as much as mom on her special holiday. Send Dad a beautiful arrangement that truly matches his personality. If the way to your dad's heart is through his stomach, why not try sending a gift basket full of delicious treats your dad is sure to love! Whatever you need to send a gift to dad in Watsonville or anywhere else in the country, Betty's Flowers and Gifts can help!
Grandparents Day
If there's anyone who loves and is proud of you more than your parents, it's definitely your grandparents. Send a token of your love to show them just how much you appreciate them with a beautiful flower arrangement on Grandparent's Day. Whether it's for delivery in Watsonville or you need to send it across the country, Betty's Flowers and Gifts can help!
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 Watsonville 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
Say thank you to your mentor and leader this National Boss’s Day with a beautiful arrangement. Brighten up their office with class flowers of gerberas, lilies, daisies, and more. Your boss does a lot for you, and now you can show your appreciation for their leadership. Along with your arrangement, send a card that says “job well done”. Tell us if you want it delivered to their home or office and Betty's Flowers and Gifts will take care of it for you.
Sweetest Day
Do you often see someone who goes out of their way to make someone’s day sweeter? Well, Sweetest Day is the perfect day to show your admiration for them with a beautiful flower arrangement or a delicious basket of sweet treats. Bring cheer and happiness to the ones who make your day a little better. Even if your sweetie is miles away or in Watsonville, our florist can help you get that extra-sweet gift to them.
Halloween
You know it is telltale signs that Halloween is approaching when you begin seeing the seasonal candy aisle fill up, the air grows cooler, and the leaves begin to change. Your excitement begins to build and start to consider what your fun plans are with friends and family in your free time. However, one quick way to throw a hatchet in your fun is when you’ve realized you should have taken action sooner. You stop on the candy aisle and realize you waited too long and all of your favorite candies you originally planned to include are bought out. The costume you’ve been eyeing and debating to commit to is no longer available. Had you only purchased your desires in advance, then your Halloween festivities would have felt spook-tacular.
Don’t make the mistake of waiting until it’s too late.
Select and order your fang-tastic Halloween flowers now. Betty's Flowers and Gifts has a variety of festive flowers for your exploration. Find the arrangement that meets your theme needs or that you love most. You can easily set your flower’s delivery date in advance to arrive exactly when you want them to. Forget the fuss, rest easy, and play hard. You will be glad you ordered early.
When the order volume is high, flower shops are likely to run low on particular or popular flowers. If you have a specific arrangement you have been dying to have, don’t hesitate to secure your order and beat the crowd. You’ll have that spell-tastic table beautifully decorated in no time.
If you have any questions regarding the details of your order, a product, or your delivery, please feel free to contact Betty's Flowers and Gifts at (831) 786-1841. We would be glad to help.
