Fresh flowers are not just beautiful additions to your home decor, but they also come with so many benefits that can enhance your overall well-being. Whether it's a bouquet of roses, a vase of sunflowers, or a bunch of lilies, or a tropical green plant, the presence of nature in... Continue reading →

The language of flowers, also known as floriography, is a symbolic way of communicating through the use of flowers. It has a long and fascinating history that dates back centuries, and has been used by cultures all around the world. One of the earliest known examples of the language of... Continue reading →

Hydrangeas are so beautiful and really add a lot to almost any style design, BUT, they can quickly go limp and that makes many people shy away from them. When purchased from a florist, they should have been processed correctly and that will great increase the likelihood of them holding... Continue reading →

Whether in the garden or on your dining room table, sunflowers just scream summer time. If there’s an emblem for summer, you can bet a top contender is the sunflower. So, let’s talk a little about sunflowers. Sunflowers benefit from all the usual care tips of but let’s just go... Continue reading →

Florist create stunning displays for all the events in your life. We’re there to make the celebration brighter, help you express joyful emotions, and show that you note the important events in the lives of those you love. We are also here for the worst. Sympathy flowers can make the... Continue reading →

A Burbank fixture, Samuel’s Florist has been providing flowers to the community for 80 years! We started on Alameda St. near Victory in 1937 and moved to 921 W. Olive in the mid 1950's. We’ve been here so long, we’ve been passed down to younger generations as the go-to family florist.... Continue reading →

Repotting and Maintenance We’ve already discussed adding fresh potting mix regularly, checking for pests/diseases and getting rid of them. The only other maintenance is to remove dead or yellowing leaves, trim back areas that are getting leggy and keeping the pot cleaned. Soil contains salts that are necessary for plants,... Continue reading →

We’ve gone over location, temperature and water – your houseplants should be very healthy. Now they need a little food. Both plants and people need food but they need a healthy diet. Too much of a good thing can be bad. Too much fertilizer will cause the plant to wilt,... Continue reading →

In Part 1 we talked about location, temperature and light. Pretty easy since most houseplants have the same requirements as people. This week we’ll address watering requirements and practices. Watering is the main cause of death for plants. Plants, like people, need to stay hydrated but also like people, they... Continue reading →

Customers often come in with ailing plants and questions about light, water, fertilizer, etc. and most, if not all of them are overthinking this. This series of blog posts will address all the basic care tips to keep your plants healthy. I have found that houseplants and people are very... Continue reading →