Valentine’s Day is the most important date for lovers, young and old. It is celebrated on February 14 every year. Around the world, the tradition of giving loved ones valentine roses lives on and on. Going back to the ancient times, when people paid honor to the Roman God of Fertility. This was known as the Feast of Lupercalia.

Roses are closely connected to this day, and over the years, Valentine flowers have becomes a billion dollar business worldwide. Almost every country in the world has greenhouses to grow Valentine roses and the supply is so huge in Canada and the United States that a huge number of roses are being imported from Mexico, Ecuador, and South America. February 14 is by far the busiest single day business for all Vancouver florists, therefore customers learned to order them well ahead of time before Valentine roses run out.

Chocolate is another big seller and so are teddy bears. The color red is the cupid’s color and making red roses the primary color. Over 95% of the roses sold are in red. At Terra, we decorate them with fancy wrappings, baby’s breath compliment roses best and cellophane with heart designs just completes it.

Because of the high demand of red roses, we suggest customers order them well ahead of time to avoid disappointment. Our Vancouver florist websites have a lot of great designs for this special day.

Recently, our Vancouver Florist company completed a lot of projects on plant rentals. A lot of people are not aware that one of our services is flower and plant rentals for events like exhibition shows, wedding decorations, trade shows etc. In fact, we are the biggest company in Western Canada who has offered Vancouver plants rentals for over 30 years.

As many of us know, Vancouver is called ‘North Hollywood’ as a lot of films are being produced here locally. Art Directors have worked with us for Vancouver plant rentals for numerous movie productions. We have turned  film sets into greenhouses, orchid conservatory,  restaurants with waterfall backdrop, interior and exterior landscaped gardens. We have made it so very handy for out-of-town companies to just order a bunch of plants, flowers and display to fill a room, office for an event, instead of having to spend huge sums of money in acquiring these items, and need to dispose of them afterwards.

For the same reason, international companies come to Vancouver for trade-shows, like auto-shows, boat shows, gift exhibitions etc. They all want to have a nice display to attract potential customers, what is better than an instant display of tropical plants, floral arrangements and not having to worry about what to do with them afterwards.

We worked with companies to make the national golf tournament held at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club a lovely setting of flowers and plants throughout the venues. At the 2010 Winter Olympic Games held in Vancouver, Terra Plants & Flowers completed a lot of nice plant rental displays for many countries, and help made our city one of the most memorable Olympic Games for a lot of people internationally.

Terra Plants & Flowers is the ‘go-to’ place for huge selection of flower and plant rentals and purchases.

Christimas time is such an important tradition for family gatherings. A Vancouver Christmas flower centerpiece is a ‘must have’ on the dinner table, it adds such a warm touch to all the good food and good company.

Terra Plants & Flowers has been serving our community for over thirty years now and know how much the decorations and festive atmosphere adds to the house to make a Christmas gathering complete.

We are experts in the Vancouver Christmas flower business, with experienced designers who will set up an office, restaurant or home with wreaths, swags, pine bows and poinsettias. We also decorate Christmas trees with bows, gift items and other novelties. When customers want to send Vancouver flower gifts to someone special, we have a huge selection of add-ons, like Godiva Chocolates, Starbuck’s coffee products, Steuben and Vera Wang endorsed products.

There are endless ideas for gifts as our Vancouver florists have best selling items like the traditional table centerpiece with add-ons like: candles, hurricane lamps, and gourmet baskets as popular gifts. Gourmet products like caviar, smoked-salmon, oyster, cheese and chocolate are also great ideas. All the Vancouver Christmas flower bouquets and arrangements come with care instructions for watering, and tips for how to help flowers last longer. Christmas greenery like pine, cedar, noble fir, silver pine and cones really add a nice touch and scent to the centerpieces.

Check out our websites and you will see lots of new floral designs and gift items for delivery. Thomas Kincade has been working along with Teleflora for many years now, and this year he hits the market with his nicest container ever. Not only does it comes with a battery to light up the cottage, now IT SINGS! Thomas Kincade tradition goes to the next level with MUSIC! Enhance existing collections, with this holiday showpiece. It sings the carol ” Deck the Halls” and has separate on/off switches for music and lights.

Poinsettias are the most popular holiday gifts and decorations for Christmas. They bloom for a long period of time and the vibrant colors makes it very likeable. There are people who can manage to keep a poinsettia bloom year round, though the expected lifespan should be around three months.

Nothing dresses up a home better than the different colors of poinsettia, which growers come up with more and more different colors other than the traditional red.  Our florist have some tips in keeping poinsettia last longer by avoid cold drafts from windows and doorways. Even though it comes out in the winter months, they are actually suitable for warmer indoors, between 18- 20 degress C. They will wilted when temperatures dip to below 3 degrees. Make sure it is well wrapped from the florist to your home. Lighting is simple- some indirect sunlight per day will be good and strong sunrays should be avoided.

Water only when the soils feels dry, and the plant should never be sitting in water. Fertilizing is not neccessary when it is in bloom, a well balanced fertilizer with 20-20-20 would be ideal.

Terra Plants & Flowers have been providing people with lovely home and office decorations for over 30 years. You can depend on our experience staff to pick out georgeous colors like, red, pink, burgundy, white and a combination of different colors potted in a large pot.

Whether you are throwing a Halloween costume party ( vampire themed parties are always popular )making a haunted house or decorating the office for the annual Halloween pot-luck party – Terra Plants & Flowers always have the right bouquet ready for you to add a little fun to the occasion. Autumn leaves, orange and yellow flowers in black vases or containers will make the perfect combination.

Floral arrangements made inside a pumpkin is a favorite to deliver to families with little children. Our experts can nicely carve a pumpkin with scary faces, flowers and candles on top. Visit our website www.TerraFloristVancouver.com to see our creative designs.

Thanksgiving is being celebrated in Canada on the second Monday in October. Abraham Lincoln, in 1863, declared Thanksgiving a national U.S. holiday and Canada follows this tradition, as a time to count our blessings and remember our values.

To a lot of North Americans, Thanksgiving is considered a holiday more significant than Christmas, and make it a point to have a gathering of family members and Turkey, Ham is traditionally the food put on our tables. And of course, a centerpiece of floral arrangement is a neccesity. As it is connected to harvest, the color of wheat, grain, orange and yellow is the color theme.

Think saturated hues, with roses and orange hybrid lilies in fall shades of pumpkin. As a matter of fact, people love to carve a pumpkin and use it as a container for flower display. It makes a perfect decorated to grace your dining table. As it is a very busy day for florist, Terra Plants & Flowers always recommend customers to order early so they will be guarantee the freshest flowers delivered.

As an alternative, some people may choose to send a gift basket of fruits or gourmet items other than flowers. Though any flowers in Autumn colors are the most sort after gift for that weekend.

Bonsai Trees have long been considered a combination of ancient art and natural beauty. It makes a perfect gift for any occasion, as each plant is a unique form of art, with different curves and growth.

The care of Bonsai lies deeply on the importance of watering. Many environmental factors, such as humidity, lighting, air movement and temperature will affect the speed at which moisture evaporates from the soil. Other factors, such as the season,the health of the tree,and the tree to pot size ratio will also affect the frequency of watering required. Thus,one must check the soil to know when to water rather than follow a fixed schedule. Test the soil mositure with your fingertips.Alternatively,you can lift the pot as it will feel lighter when dried and heavier when well watered. If the Bonsai is dry,water immediately. If the soil is moist,water before it dries out. Do not water yet if the soil is till damp.

Junipers are one of the most common Bonsai. They like bright but indirect light and good air circulation. A good place would be on a covered patio or deck. If indoors, place by an open east window where there is plenty of light. Junipers may be kept indoors all year round in a cool location, but will thrive best outdoors. When indoors,provide ample humidity, especially in winter months. Protect from extreme weather when outdoors. Cover with cardboard or plastic if temperatures drop below 5 degrees Celsius. Do not place on or near televisions, fireplaces, stoves or heat vents.

At Terra Plants & Flowers, we have constant supplies of indoor and outdoor Bonsai, and remains a popular gift to offices where people with busy work schedule can enjoy watching the growth of a Bonsai.

Flower delivery to the door is so popular as a gift is due to the fact that customers know it is not like a mail package that can be lost in a post office. All our flowers are delivered by hand to the recipient, to their residence, place of work, hospital bed, nursing home, school or any businesses. It just adds a personal touch to a thoughtful gift no matter how far you are away from the recipient. If it is being delivered to a city Terra
Flowers do not have a branch, an affliation will complete the hand-delivery process.

There is no easier way to brighten someone’s day by ordering online- a few simple steps on our user-friendly website www.TerraFlowers.com and our experienced designers and administrative staff will do the rest. We are members of FTD and Teleflora, adding up to over 50,000 florist worldwide, so there is over a 99% chance that we can deliver to the door of anyone around the world in less than 2 days after you placed your order.

You can send flowers online to say Thank You or Congratulations! Or maybe you want to convey your sentiments with one of our everyday collections, such as Faith Hill and Vera Wang specially endorsed container and design for occasions like Thinking of You or Just Because. If a friend is in the hospital, sending your well wishes is sometimes a hassle. What happens when your get well arrangement or new baby bouquet arrives at the hospital and they have already been discharged? With a florist flower delivery, the recipient will get the order with the florist following up on the status. And in times of sorrow, we know what appropriate flowers and containers to use. We work closely with hospital and funeral homes to make sure your delivery is seamless.

The summer season brings plenty of joy to many people as they are finally able to see all the blooms come out of their garden. It is also a time where plants and flowers die very quickly under the hot sizzling sun if not taken care of properly.

There are certain blooming plants like Peunias and Portulaca which are great picks for full day under the sun, as they just thrive on heat and strong sun. Sufficient water is the key, but there are tricks to watering – the biggest mistake commonly found are people watering plants from the top, hence getting the leaves all wet but the water never reach the bottom of the roots where it is needed the most. Also, the best time to water is as late as possible in the evening or as early in the morning as possible, so the heat of the sun does not dissipate the water too quickly, and if we care about our environment, we should never waste water.

Terra Plants & Flowers have a lot of experienced staff who are great gardeners and floral designers. We are most happy to answer questions on varies subject by emailing us at sales@TerraFlowers.com.

Picking a good spot for growing Hydrangeas will make a huge difference in their growth. An area with bright morning sun and afternoon shade, like east-facing will be the best for good, healthy growth.

Hydrangeas come in various colors, mostly in blue, purple and pink, and a healthy bush can produce hundreds of blooms. Be sure not to plant them under a big tree, as shade is not their friend.

Tree roots are aggressive and are drawn to rich soil, therefore it will interfere with your Hydrangea and matting it weak. Plant it in well-drained soil, and never over-water your plant, as it will lead to root rot. Because the plant can grow to a very generous size, be sure to leave enough room for it to grow, and the best time of the year for planting is early summer or late fall. So if you do not have any planted in your garden yet, you can still make it for fall.

Hydrangeas can provide a very nice colorful garden throughout the hot summer months, as the blooms coming up slowly and stay for a long time, not like the Azaleas or Rhodo where the blooms are not that long-lasting. The trick to growing healthy plants always involve good fertilizing. Organice fertilizers proves to be worth the money, and a mixture of organic and chemical fertilizers will give good results too. Apply fertilizers once a year is all that is needed. 10-10-10 is normally sufficient and would be better if it is applied twice a year during the summer. Do not apply fertilizers after August or September as it is the time hydrangeas begins for dormancy. Ideally, cut back the plant quite a bit, as it will grow another foot of so before it will start blooming again the following year.