The Differences Between Grocery Store Flowers and Ordering from a Flower Shop

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The Differences Between Grocery Store Flowers and
Ordering from a Flower Shop
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• When in a time crunch, many people find
  themselves buying grocery store flowers. Although
  convenient, cheap and typically pretty, these
  flowers may not give you the most bang for your
  buck. In fact, youll probably find a better deal
  and even more convenience at a flower shop. Not
  to mention, quality and custom arrangements.
  However, there are even more differences between
  store-bought and flowers from a florist. Below
  are three of these differences.

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Differences in Cost and Quality

• Grocery store flowers are popular simply
  because theyre cost-effective and easily
  accessible. Flowers and floral arrangements from
  local florists are typically more expensive.

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• However, the local florist will have better
  quality flowers. The greater quality surely
  justifies the higher price. Besides, the flowers
  that you purchase will be professionally grown
  and maintained, which makes them even better.
  Grocery store flowers usually all have the same
  low quality. Keep in mind, however that florists
  have cost-effective options that are still high
  quality, such as seasonal flowers.

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Different Types of Customer Service

• Most grocery store employees arent
  knowledgeable about flower types. So, most likely
  they wont be able to make good recommendations
  or advise customers on the best flowers for
  specific occasions or personalities.

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• Buying flowers from the grocery store is
  usually a solo adventure where you choose flowers
  that are the most appealing to you, pay for them
  and leave. On the other hand, florists are floral
  experts, meaning theyre incredibly knowledgeable
  about flowers and floral arrangements. In a
  flower shop, youll most likely get help directly
  from the florist as well as recommendations for
  flowers that match your occasion or the
  personality of the person youre shopping for.
  This means buying flowers that are fresh, in
  season and perfect for your recipient and/or
  event.

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Levels of Freshness

• Its nearly impossible to find fresh flowers
  in the grocery store. In general, supermarket
  flowers lose their freshness quickly or remain
  for sale for weeks.

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• This means that if your timing isnt right,
  then you most likely wont find fresh flowers.
  Fresh flowers are also placed next to vegetables
  and fruits that produce ethylene, which makes
  flowers wilt faster. On the other hand, a florist
  in Edmonton will have fresh flowers. Besides
  that, you can rest assured that all the flowers
  on display are properly cared for and processed.

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• Florists also use professional-grade plant
  food to treat your freshly cut flowers. Theyll
  also keep flowers at the proper temperature so
  that they stay fresher longer.

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• Not to mention theyll have a greater
  selection of flowers and floral arrangements.
  However, if youre unsure of where to find a
  suitable local florist, just check out Canada
  Floral Delivery. From their website, you can
  order flowers or be connected to any of the
  flowers stores in Edmonton.