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Select a Caring Summer Plant from Our Collection as a Teacher, Student or Parent Back to School Gift.

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The start of a new school year is a perfect time to give fresh Back to School Plant Gifts for a teacher, student, parent or the office. If your student has a desk, dorm room or office that could use some life and greenery, we have the best selection of plants for back to school.

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Cactus Plants

If you are looking for a plant that will be easy to care for, cactus plants are a great option. Cacti are flowering plants that grow in dry climates, and they require little water or attention. They can live indoors or out, so they make great gifts for anyone who wants to try their hand at gardening–especially if that person doesn’t have much experience with plants!

Cacti come in all shapes, sizes and colors (except blue). Some varieties have spines while others do not; some are tall while others stay short; some have long stems while others bloom from the top of the plant instead of having flowers growing directly off its sides or bottom surface area like most other flowering plants do…you get the idea: there’s something here for everyone!

So, if you are shopping for a gift and need something that is easy to care for, consider a cactus plant. It is a great way to add some green to your loved one’s life!

Succulents

Succulents are a great option for gifts because they are easy to care for and can be grown in hanging baskets, containers, or just about any spot in your home. Succulents are drought tolerant (so you do not have to water them as often), which makes them perfect for those who are busy or forgetful. They also come in so many different shapes and sizes that there’s sure to be one that fits the style of the person receiving it! We have a wonderful selection of succulents and if you are giving succulents as a gift, we make sure to include instructions on how often and how much water the recipient should give it.

Indoor Flowering Plants

Indoor flowering plants are a great choice for back-to-school gifts. These plants have a long lifespan, so they can last for years and years. Indoor flowering plants also require little attention, so they are easy to care for. Not only are indoor flowering plants great for students, but they are also a wonderful gift for teachers. Flowering plants will brighten up any classroom and create a more welcoming environment. Flowering plants also make great gifts for office workers. Indoor flowering plants are a great way to brighten up an office and create a more welcoming environment. Flowering plants can be kept on desks or in common areas, like break rooms and lobbies.

Indoor flowering plants are also great gifts for homeowners. Flowering plants are especially popular during the fall and winter months when they can add some color to rooms that may otherwise be bleak and boring. If you are looking for a gift that is easy on the eyes and budget, then indoor flowering plants are the perfect solution. Flowering plants are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and styles. There are plenty of options to choose from so you can find something that suits any home or office decor.

Orchids

Orchids are a great gift for teachers, students and parents. They are easy to care for and come in many varieties. Orchid plants are the perfect way to say “I love you” without saying it at all. Orchids have been cultivated for thousands of years, making them one of the oldest flowers still grown today. There are over 20,000 types of orchids available on the market today! Orchids are some of the most beautiful flowers in the world. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, making them perfect for any occasion. Orchids are easy to care for, making them a great gift idea. They’re also one of the most popular flowers due to their beauty and longevity. Orchids come in many different varieties, so you can choose the perfect one for your special someone.

Hanging Baskets and Containers

Hanging baskets and containers are easy to care for and will brighten up any room. They are also great for students who live in dorms, as they tend to be more portable than a potted plant. Hanging baskets can be hung on walls or windows, while containers can be placed on desks or shelves. This is a great gift for teachers as well! If you have kids who go back to school this year, try gifting them with something that will make them feel more at home when they are away from home (and let’s face it–that’s what school is). If you are looking for a gift that will make your child, feel more at home, try gifting them with a hanging basket or container plant. These gifts are especially great for teachers, as they can be placed in classrooms and hallways to liven up the space.

You can also choose to gift teachers with some of the supplies they need in order to maintain their classroom. If you know a teacher who is always running short on pens, markers or crayons for their students, try gifting them with some new supplies for their classroom. You can also try gifting them with something that will make their lives easier. Teachers spend a lot of time in their classrooms, so anything that will help them out would be greatly appreciated. If you know that your friend or family member has a big project coming up soon, try gifting them some mechanical pencils or pens so they can always have one on hand when inspiration strikes.

Conclusion

The best plants for back to school are cacti, succulents and flowering plants. Cacti are easy to care for and can be used in many different ways. Succulents are drought tolerant, so they are perfect if you have a small dorm room with no access to water or if you do not want to worry about keeping the plant alive while away at school.

Flowers are also an attractive addition to any dorm room because they add color that is lacking in most college settings! If you plan on traveling home often during breaks, consider getting flowers that last longer than one week (like roses or sunflowers). If you want to bring a plant into your dorm room, look for one that will fit in with your lifestyle and needs.

Whatever floral product you decide to send as a back-to-school gift, we have a wonderful selection and professional floral designers eager to assist!

Huisman Flowers

Huisman Flowers is a local, family owned and operated floral design firm. We offer the best selection of beautiful, farm-fresh flowers and plants in the Lakeshore area. Our team locally sources floral products when possible. There are some great companies in Michigan that produce really nice floral and gift options for us. When local sourcing is not possible, we then buy direct from flower farms, or wholesalers. We purchase from both domestic and international growers. Buying direct offers many great advantages. We are able to reduce the cost to acquire flowers. Our firm has always passed along much of that cost savings to our customers. The time between when the flowers are cut at the farm, and when they arrive here at our flower shops is reduced. When our award-winning floral design staff utilizes fresher product in an arrangement, that translates directly into longer vase life for the gift recipient. We operate multiple flower shops in the Lakeshore area. Our local flower delivery area is one of the largest of any florist operating in this area. Our flower shops are open to the public for in-store shopping. Each is equipped with large walk-in coolers. Our design staff ensures that coolers always have a great selection of fresh flower bouquets to choose from. We also sell occasion themed gifts. Huisman Flowers guarantees on-time delivery of all flower purchases. Our staff creates luxurious, upscale floral designs, at very affordable prices. Customer service is a top priority for us. We back every flower arrangement we create with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

Local Same Day & Express Delivery

We provide local same-day and express flower delivery service. Every flower arrangement is guaranteed for on-time delivery. Our delivery staff has years of experience. They handle local same-day deliveries to business and residential clients in portions of Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties.

Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery

If you need to send flowers to someone who resides outside of our local delivery area, we encourage you to opt for our nationwide same-day delivery service option. We have developed a hand selected network of floral design partners around the country. Our staff works directly with these vendor partners to accomplish same-day deliveries across the United States. Every arrangement, whether scheduled for local or nationwide delivery, is guaranteed for on-time arrival. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

Designer’s Choice Custom Succulent Garden

The design team at Huisman Flowers and Eastern Floral Lakeshore will create a beautiful custom succulent garden. Each garden is sure to make a statement! Containers and plants will vary based on availability.

Locations

Huisman Flowers Holland
(616) 399-5060
11595 E Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424

Huisman Flowers Grand Haven
(616) 842-4340
556 N Beacon Blvd.
Grand Haven, MI 49417

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Huisman Flowers offers the best selection of gorgeous, farm fresh flowers in town.

Ready or not, here comes Summer on June 21st! Be sure to display lots of Summer Flowers and Plants from Huisman Flowers in your home and outside for your patio. Flowers and Plants are a great way to get into the spirit of the season and to make your home beautiful.

The world class floral designers at Huisman Flowers have been busy creating thoughtful and caring arrangements to help you celebrate Summer! Flowers make every summertime celebration better. Whether you are taking your party to the lake, lounging by your backyard pool or serving dinner on the patio with your favorite music, visit us at Huisman Flowers to pick up your flowers. They will surely add that magic ambiance.

This is without question the hottest of the four seasons. Still for many people it is their favorite time of year. A time for summer breaks from school, vacations with family and many outside activities. In the Northern Hemisphere, summer is defined as the months of June, July and August. However, in the Southern Hemisphere summer occurs during the months of December, January and February.

Technically speaking, summer solstice is the moment the Sun travels its greatest distance through the sky. This day of course has the most daylight of any other day in the year and therefore referred to by many as the longest day of the year. This actually marks the beginning of the astronomical summer, but we have already felt the warmer temperatures of summer for several weeks. July is typically the hottest day of the year because there is about a one-month lag between the solstice and the hottest temperatures.

As you shop for summer flowers and plants, below are some popular varieties:

Sunflowers – These are beautiful in a vase. Our Sunflowers are shipping directly from growers and are picked before insects or other conditions have caused any damage.
Daisies – The Daisy Flower is long lasting and a family member of the Chrysanthemum. There are many varieties and colors. Daisies make great bouquets and look nice in a garden.
Roses – There are countless varieties of roses. Our roses are fresh and beautiful. Nothing smells better than a fresh rose bouquet inside or on the patio.
Daylily – Flowers of the Daylily come in several colors and have ruffled petals. They require full sun.
Cuphea – Frequently referred to as the firecracker plant, the Cuphea is a hummingbird magnet. It has bright red and orange flowers and does best in full sun.
Marigold – Needing full sun, the Marigold is a longtime favorite flower. It is very durable and resists insects.
Fan Flower – A wonderful spillover plant, the Fan Flower needs full sun. It produces lovely flowers in colors of pink, purple and white.
Ranunculus – Resembling roses and peonies, the Ranunculus requires full sun. In extreme cold the bulbs can be stored indoors and replanted in the spring.
Portulaca – Very heat and drought resistant, the Portulaca is a low-growing succulent. It is best used in rock gardens and in full sun.
Lantana – The Lantana flower comes in yellow, purple and pink. It is extremely heat and drought resistant. The sweet-smelling blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Lavender – A perennial plant the Lavender does best in a garden setting. It requires mostly sun.
Canna – The Canna is a tropical flower that blooms all summer. They cannot survive the cold of winter, so they have to be stored inside and replanted in the spring.
Salvia – The Salvia is a fragrant flower that pollinators love. It has flowers that are pink, purple and white.

Dancing in Daisies

Daisy days are here again! Reconnect with an old friend by sending this enchanting array of white daisies and red alstroemeria in a sparkling clear glass vase. They’ll love it – and you! Expect a phone call. This delightful bouquet includes red alstroemeria and white daisy spray chrysanthemums accented with assorted greenery. Delivered in a classic urn vase.

Huisman Flowers Summer Flowers and Plants Collection

Huisman Flowers is a first generation, family owned and operated firm. We are a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore. Our firm operates 2 floral design centers in Grand Haven and Holland, Michigan. Our Grand Haven flower shop is located at 556 N Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven, MI 49417. The phone number for our Grand Haven facility is (616) 842-4340. We operate a second flower shop in Holland. That floral design center is located at 11595 E Lakewood Blvd., Holland, MI 49424.

The phone number for Holland is (616) 399-5060. Both of our flower shops are open to the public for in-store shopping. We provide local same day and express flower delivery in Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties. If you need to send flowers outside of the Grand Haven or Holland area, we also provide nationwide same day flower delivery.

Huisman Flowers offers the best selection of gorgeous, farm fresh flowers in town. If you love roses, our Ecuadorian roses are fabulous. These roses come in a many different colors. We offer long stem, spray and garden rose varieties. Roses are arguably one of the most popular flowers in the United States. Our firm sells more roses than any other variety. Rose sales are strong year round. Sales volume peaks during Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day.

Ecuadorian roses are truly unique. They have exceptionally long stems, with big gorgeous blooms. We buy the premium variety. The quality of these fabulous roses is second to none. These premium roses are grown high in the mountains of Ecuador. The mountains offer exceptional growing conditions. Each rosebush benefits from higher than average rainfall that occurs at the higher altitudes. The soil conditions in the mountains are thought to be close to perfect. Each rose plant receives the perfect amount of sunlight. Perfect growing conditions results in truly exceptional roses.

We find that buying direct offers many great advantages. For one, we are able to cut out the wholesalers. This saves money and we are able to share those savings with our Grand Rapids area customers. A second great advantage is that buying direct reduces the amount of time between when the farms cut the flowers and when those flowers arrive here in our flower shops. This reduction in the time relates directly to fresher product.

Our floral designers have access to the finest, freshest, highest quality roses. Fresher roses and flowers produce longer vase life, which means our customers get to enjoy their fresh cut rose arrangements longer.

Lakeshore Blue Petite

This petite arrangement was created by the award winning design staff at Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers. It features orange and pink roses, two different kinds of hydrangea, and accents. All of these gorgeous blooms are expertly placed into a stylish ceramic vase. Container may vary, depending upon availability.