Create Your Own Indoor Garden with Hanging Planters

If you’re ready to add some instant charm, warmth, and style to your living space, porch, or backyard, then hanging planters are is a quick and easy solution. Here at Allan’s Flowers, we love all things… Read More about Create Your Own Indoor Garden with Hanging Planters »

What Florists Are Doing to Be Eco-Friendly

Everybody is conscious of the value of selecting sustainable energy and food sources to safeguard the planet, however, you may not realize your flower bouquet or the flowers you used for your wedding or business event may be leaving a… Read More about What Florists Are Doing to Be Eco-Friendly »

Spring’s Gorgeous Pastel Flowers

Flowers Pastel colors are usually connected with Easter. “Why?” you might think. Well, right here at Allen’s Flowers, Prescott and Prescott Valley’s best florist and flower delivery, we feel we know exactly why. The pale, soft… Read More about Spring’s Gorgeous Pastel Flowers »

Nine Benefits of Having Wonderful Flowers and Plants

Having plants and flowers in your home does more than just enhance its style and beauty, science shows that being around fresh plants and florals on a daily basis has a myriad of health benefits, too. From boosting your mood… Read More about Nine Benefits of Having Wonderful Flowers and Plants »

5 Favorite Flowers of Today’s Top Women

The type of flower you like most often offer some insight into your personality, in recognition of Women’s History Month, the flower experts in Prescott and Prescott Valley at Allan’s Flowers are… Read More about 5 Favorite Flowers of Today’s Top Women »

What Flowers Bloom in Springtime?

The weather's getting warmer, and the days are growing longer, which means springtime is just around the corner! At Allan's Flowers, it's our favorite time of the year! We're not only excited to see the cacti around Prescott beginning to bloom, but we're also looking forward to stocking our flower shop with the beautiful blooms of spring. You can celebrate the arrival of spring, too, by freshening your home with a vibrant bouquet of seasonal flowers. Surprising Facts about Spring Flowers In the United States, spring officially starts on the vernal equinox, the point on the Earth's orbit around the Sun when daylight and darkness are the same length and after which days grow longer in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, the vernal equinox is on March 19th. In other parts of the world, the start of spring is celebrated only when certain flowers are in bloom. For example, Japan officially recognizes spring once their national flower, the cherry blossom, has begun to bloom. Read More about What Flowers Bloom in Springtime? »

Your Guide to Growing Super Succulents

Succulents have become one of the most popular choices for houseplants and green gifts, and it’s really no surprise because they’re stunning, easy to care for, and lots of fun to grow. Our florists at Allan’s Flowers… Read More about Your Guide to Growing Super Succulents »

The Best Valentine’s Gifts for Him This Year

A new version of this blog is available here. Love is in the air in Prescott, which means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re still busy shopping for your husband or boyfriend for Valentine’s Day, our… Read More about The Best Valentine’s Gifts for Him This Year »

Beat the Rush and Impress Your Special Love by Ordering Valentine’s Day Flowers Early

Each year on Valentine’s Day, florists deliver millions of flowers to help people express their love for one another. At Allan’s Flowers… Read More about Beat the Rush and Impress Your Special Love by Ordering Valentine’s Day Flowers Early »

Enjoy Your Bouquet Forever with These Fast Flower Drying Techniques

Most people see floral bouquets as fleeting objects of beauty. As romantic as the notion of fleeting beauty sounds, the beauty of a floral arrangement can actually last forever, if you choose to dry and preserve its flowers. The traditional and most effective way to dry flowers is to gather and tie their stems to hang them upside down in a location out of the direct sunlight. This method is the best way to preserve a bouquet's colors and shape. Unfortunately, it can take several days for flowers to dry using this method — even in Prescott's relatively dry air. If you'd rather have your flowers dried and displayed quickly, you can use any of the following methods recommended by our experts at Allan's Flowers. Bouquet of Dried Roses Read More about Enjoy Your Bouquet Forever with These Fast Flower Drying Techniques »