Top 6 Florist Secrets Revealed!
Leonardo da Vinci took 4 years to paint the Mona Lisa, yet florists create floral still-life masterpieces in minutes effortlessly. Floral designers are amazing artists that dazzle their clients with true works of art, so how do they do it?
Well, as much as florists are talented they are also ingenious with their knack for coming up with clever ways to make their day to day flower arranging/floral business easier. What’s their secret? In this write up we will reveal 6 secret florist tips to help you in your floristry career. If only blogs were a thing back in Leonardo da Vinci’s time!
Florists thank you all for sharing your awesome floral tips!
Alum Powder #1: Must Have
Fussy hydrangeas no more! Cut your hydrangea stem and dip into alum powder, this will keep your hydrangeas full, perky and beautiful.
Leaf Shine #2: Many Uses
Ah leaf shine, I love you and so do the majority of floral designers. Leaf shine polishes your fresh cut foliage and plants, removes water spots and prevents dust. So what else can you do with leaf shine?
- Clean your hands, yep that is right leaf shine will remove all the scum/glue off your hands.
- Spray leaf shine on your cold glue to keep the cap from gluing shut.
- Keep stainless steel appliances clean with a brilliant shine.
Revive Dusty Miller #3: Amazing
Place the ends of Dusty Miller in boiling water for about 5 seconds and then back into cool water, this will perk up your dusty miller.
New To Floral Design? #4: Reflection
I was beside myself when I heard this tip, truly a brilliant idea.
New to floral design or not adding a mirror in front of you while designing your flower arrangements helps keep balance, proportion, and symmetry -checking off all your floral design principles.
New Use For Fuji Nets #5: Peonies
Pause peonies from blooming by gently placing your fuji nets over their heads.
Manicure In Seconds #6: Toothpaste
I can’t tell you how many times I went to functions with nails looking a hot mess. Wish someone had shared this tip with me. If you are a florist this tip will be one you will use often.
Whitening toothpaste the one that includes baking soda will have your nails clean, shiny and hand model ready in no time. Place whitening toothpaste on your nails and let sit for ten minutes rinse under warm water when done and go out and about with beautiful manicured looking nails.
Hey there florists, have a secret tip to share with fellow florists or someone looking to start a career in floristry? Please share your feedback/tips in the comment section below.
Sheri says
Recipe cards. I made cards that I laminated and kept on a ring with the recipes and picture of our most popular items. Small like a recipe card that could fit in our apron pocket. We would just take the cards out with us to the cooler and “go shopping” for our ingredients.