The Blooming Florals of Spring

The long Cincinnati winter is finally winding down, and springtime is nearly here! Nothing brings the freshness of spring inside and welcomes the season quite like a bouquet of vibrantly colored, sweetly scented spring flowers. With a single vase of… Read More about The Blooming Florals of Spring »

Your Complete Guide to Growing Succulents

Succulents have become one of the most popular houseplant choices because they’re strikingly beautiful, incredibly diverse, and also super easy to care for. They can grow happily in a variety of different containers, making them perfect… Read More about Your Complete Guide to Growing Succulents »

Choose a Valentine’s Gift for Him That He’ll Love

A new version of this blog can be found here. Love is in the air in Cincinnati, which can only mean that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you’re still trying to decide what to get for… Read More about Choose a Valentine’s Gift for Him That He’ll Love »

How to Dry Flowers Fast

If you received a beautiful bouquet, have flowers from a special event, or even a wedding bouquet that you can’t bear to actually toss, you can save your flowers by drying or pressing them. They’ll be flattened, but you’ll be… Read More about How to Dry Flowers Fast »

5 Plants To See and Grow This Winter

Just because the weather outside is frightful doesn’t mean you have to do without fresh greenery and blooming plants all winter long. There are plenty of beautiful winter plants that continue to thrive, even in colder temperatures. Some even bloom, presenting gorgeous color when the world outside is blanketed in snow. The floral experts at Adrian Durban Florist are excited about the plants we see so frequently this time of year. Here are some of our favorites and how you can be sure to enjoy them this winter, too. Read More about 5 Plants To See and Grow This Winter »

Celebrate the Holidays with Holly, December’s Birth “Flower”

As winter sets in and the holidays approach, we begin to see traditional holiday plants and greenery everywhere we look. Holly, in particular, is often associated with winter, Christmas, and the month of December in general. But how did holly come to be so closely linked to these celebrations? If you think it’s just because of its red and green coloring, think again. There’s so much more to this fascinating plant. The experts at Adrian Durban Florist are happy to share some of our best insight about the history, symbolism, and usefulness of holly in December. Read More about Celebrate the Holidays with Holly, December’s Birth “Flower” »

5 Best Flowers We’re Thankful For

At Adrian Durban Florist, serving Cincinnati and the surrounding areas, we can attest to the year-round power of flowers! Flowers are always in season and in style, so there's no need to wait for a holiday or special occasion to decorate your home or office with a bouquet or to send someone a gift. In fact, just being around flowers has a lot of really amazing health benefits. Flowers have the power to lower blood pressure and reduce stress, they can improve your mood and memory, and flowers can even help patients get well faster. Read More about 5 Best Flowers We’re Thankful For »

Bring The Perfect Hostess Gift on Thanksgiving

The season of Thanksgiving is upon us, and if you’re among the lucky ones who have been invited to celebrate at someone else’s home, you have plenty to be thankful for! It’s important to express your gratitude to your host for their hospitality, not to mention the hard work they’ve done to prepare a beautiful feast. A host or hostess gift is the perfect way to show your thanks when you arrive. But what should you bring? Read More about Bring The Perfect Hostess Gift on Thanksgiving »

Decorate your Front Porch for Fall

Part of the fun of seasons changing is updating your home’s decor. With some quick, easy additions to your front porch, you can make your home look ready for fall while increasing curb appeal and welcoming the coming holidays. Create a pleasing presentation for fall flowers and accents when you choose creative containers. Plus, incorporating decorative items in unusual ways will leave your porch looking picture-perfect all season long. Read More about Decorate your Front Porch for Fall »

Get Spooky This October with Flowers for Halloween!

To celebrate Halloween, some wear costumes, some watch scary movies, and others go trick-or-treating. At Adrian Durban Florist in Cincinnati, we celebrate by designing festive floral arrangements and unique gifts specially for the Halloween season! From… Read More about Get Spooky This October with Flowers for Halloween! »