Summer is the season of color, warmth, and joy — and flowers are the perfect companion for every sun-soaked moment. Here are nine ways to bring more blooms into your summer days.
1. Host a Flower-Arranging Garden Party
Invite friends over and set up a DIY bouquet station. Provide seasonal stems, vases, and ribbon. It’s a creative, memorable activity that everyone loves.
2. Brighten Your Outdoor Entertaining Space
Place low, wide arrangements in the center of patio tables. Sunflowers, zinnias, and marigolds are perfect — they love the heat and add instant warmth.
3. Send a Summer Surprise Bouquet
Brighten someone’s day by sending them an unexpected floral arrangement. No occasion needed — just a reason to smile.
4. Create a Flower Wall for Photos
Build a backdrop of fresh or dried flowers for summer parties and photo moments. Roses, peonies, and greenery work beautifully together.
5. Press and Preserve Summer Blooms
Press flowers between heavy books and frame them as lasting summer memories. Lavender, pansies, and small roses press especially well.
6. Float Flowers in Your Pool or Fountain
Floating flower petals create a luxurious, spa-like atmosphere. Roses and gardenias are stunning on water.
7. Gift a Flower Subscription
Give the gift that keeps giving — a weekly or monthly fresh flower delivery. Perfect for moms, friends, or coworkers.
8. Add Edible Flowers to Summer Dishes
Nasturtiums, violets, and calendula are edible and gorgeous as garnishes on salads, cakes, and cocktails.
9. Celebrate Every Milestone with Fresh Flowers
Summer is full of graduations, birthdays, and anniversaries. Mark every special moment with a custom bouquet from 100 Flowers & Gifts — call us at (619) 966-0067.