Try Out These New Ways to Dry Flowers

Traditionally, flowers are dried either by hanging upside down or pressing them in a specially made flower press or between heavy objects, like books or bricks. Although tried and true, these methods require lots of time before the dried flowers… Read More about Try Out These New Ways to Dry Flowers »

Five Plants to Brighten the Winter Months

With average extreme minimum temperatures hitting lows of -10 to 5 degrees F, not much will survive outdoors in the winter in Springfield. So, our experts at Durocher Florist recommend getting your green fix by… Read More about Five Plants to Brighten the Winter Months »

Why We Use Holly to Decorate for Winter Holidays

Including beautiful greenery in your holiday or Christmas decor is part of a long-standing holiday tradition. We love to emphasize traditions during the holidays because they evoke feelings of nostalgia and warmth. One of the most long-standing traditional pieces of decor is the holly plant. With festive green leaves and bright red berries, it’s easy to see why this evergreen plant is a Christmas favorite. But did you know it has a history that dates back to before the Christian era? At Durocher Florist, we have some fun facts, interesting history and great decorating tips for holly that we’re eager to share with you this holiday season. You may even find some new ways to include holly in your decor! Read More about Why We Use Holly to Decorate for Winter Holidays »

Five Favorite Flowers for Expressing Your Personality

Flowers make us feel a certain way- usually happy, nostalgic, sentimental, or something else along those lines. Chances are, you have certain flowers you associate with certain people, places or events in your life. Their beauty, fragrance and style underscore major moments, leaving us with memory markers throughout our life.  Read More about Five Favorite Flowers for Expressing Your Personality »

9 Hostess Gifts They’ll Love This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is an awesome time to gather with friends and family and remember all the things we’re thankful for. It’s even better when you’re one of the many being gathered! Without the prep work and planning that comes with creating a Thanksgiving feast for everyone else, you can show up and enjoy those around you. But don’t forget to bring a hostess gift! Read More about 9 Hostess Gifts They’ll Love This Thanksgiving »

Dress Up Your Front Porch For Fall

Anytime the season changes is a good time to update your home’s decor. Keeping up with the seasons is a great reason to update the look of your home in quick, easy ways. A makeover with easy-to-change decorations can help you embrace the change that is inevitable with each season. The floral designers at Durocher Florist want to help you create a beautiful fall look for your home this year. While it’s great to decorate inside your home, and we highly encourage it, we also think that you should not neglect your front porch. By designing a gorgeous front porch with fall flair, you welcome the new season and anticipate the upcoming holidays. Plus, there is no shortage of amazing accents available for fall decor, so you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect look for your fall front porch. Let the professionals at Durocher Florist help you with a few great ideas. Read More about Dress Up Your Front Porch For Fall »

Celebrate Halloween Throughout October with Spooky Flowers and Scary Gifts

October has arrived and the spookiest day of the year is nearly here! It’s time for tasting candy corn, dipping caramel apples, picking out costumes, and trick-or-treating. At Durocher Florist in… Read More about Celebrate Halloween Throughout October with Spooky Flowers and Scary Gifts »

How to Choose and Send Happy Get-Well Flowers

Sending flowers to a friend or loved one in the hospital is thoughtful and encouraging. Flowers can bring a smile to a person’s face, happy colors to the hospital room, and well wishes for a speedy recovery. But before you send flowers, make sure you’ve reviewed our guide to sending flowers to hospitals!  Read More about How to Choose and Send Happy Get-Well Flowers »

Find Mums For Everyone In Autumn

Fall is a fabulous season full of color and wonder. One of the most amazing blooms in the fall spectrum is the chrysanthemum. With over 40 species and thousands of varieties, and a beautiful array of fall colors, there’s a mum for everyone. Add these gorgeous blooms to your home’s fall decor or send to someone special to brighten their fall season. Choose one of your favorite varieties or discover new ones to send throughout the Springfield area. Check out the chrysanthemums our designers at Durocher Florist are crazy about this season and send something fresh and fall to your special someone this season. Read More about Find Mums For Everyone In Autumn »

Experience Our Fall Blooms This Season

Fall is a wonderful time to experience the leaves changing colors, a crisp nip in the air and pumpkin spice lattes. At Durocher Florist, we’re also very excited about the flowers that bloom during this season. Our fall collection is full of beautiful fall floral designs as well as blooming fall plants. We’re excited to share these gorgeous designs with everyone in the Springfield area. Take a look at all that our store has to offer and see what delights fall can bring to you this season. Read More about Experience Our Fall Blooms This Season »