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Care Guides

Enjoy the beauty of your flowers for longer with simple care rituals that keep them fresh and help them look their best at home.

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Seasonal

Celebrate the beauty of each season with flowers that reflect the time of year, from spring’s fresh abundance to winter’s elegant simplicity.

How To & Style

Find step-by-step guidance and styling inspiration, from pinning a buttonhole with ease to creating graceful arrangements for your home.

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Birth Flowers

Discover the unique blooms that mark each month of the year, and celebrate birthdays with flowers rich in meaning, beauty, and timeless tradition.

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Woman on computer ordering a flower delivery in Melbourne from overseas

Organising a Melbourne Flower Delivery from Overseas

Arranging a Melbourne flower delivery, especially when you live overseas, can sometimes feel like taking a gamble. You begin your search online, only to find large relay companies dominating the...

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Close up of burgundy Dahlia Flower

Kate’s Australian February Birth Flower: The Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)

As the calendar turns to February, Melbourne basks in the lingering warmth of summer and a hint of autumn’s promise of milder weather. It is a wonderful time for outdoor...

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How to order flowers: A quick guide for Men

Feeling a little uneasy about sending flowers? You are not alone. In some parts of Europe, giving flowers is a natural, everyday gesture for men. Not just an expected part...

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The Power of Green: Why Everyone Loves a Melbourne Plant Delivery

When you walk into an office and notice a thriving green plant perched on someone’s desk, it instantly creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The sight of leaves and blossoms in...

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Kate's Australian January Birth Flower: Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

  As the calendar clicks over to January, a new year blossoms with fresh hopes and possibilities. In Australia, this month brings long, sunny days, warm breezes, and a vibrant summer palette...

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Melbourne Florist Kate Hill holding up Pink Phalaenopsis Orchids

Expert Tips on Using Ice for Orchid Care

Orchids have been one of my best-selling flowers for nearly 30 years. In fact, I have sold thousands of them throughout my career. During this time, I have gained a...

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Bouquet of flowers in white flower bag by Kate Hill in Melbourne

Tips for Caring for Your Office Flower Delivery

Have you just opened the door at work and discovered a bright bouquet of fresh blooms is waiting for you? There's nothing quite like the feeling of that magical splash...

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December Birth Flower Smoke Bush

Kate's Australian December Birth Flower: Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum)

As we welcome the festive month of December, it’s my pleasure to present the next instalment in our year-long exploration of birth flowers curated specifically for Australia. This time, we’re...

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Christmas Wreath in Melbourne Retail Store

Discovering the Art of Christmas Wreaths for Your Melbourne Home

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and decoration, and the Christmas wreath in your Melbourne home serves as a timeless symbol of festive cheer. Whether hung on doors,...

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Kate's Australian November Birth Flower: Waratah (Telopea speciosissima)

November is a time when spring is in full swing, and the world around us bursts with life. In many parts of Australia, the air is getting warmer, the days...

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Pink Dahlia Flower Bunches

Delving into Dahlia Flowers

A very beautiful and popular cut flower that is in season right now is the Dahlia. Dahlia Flowers are especially cheery and always look wonderful en masse. These blooms are...

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Cold Water vs. Lukewarm Water: What’s Best for Fresh Flowers in a Vase?

When it comes to keeping fresh flowers alive and vibrant in a vase, the temperature of the water in a vase can make all the difference. Many people wonder whether they...

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