Category: Flowers

  • Love comes to town

    With less than one week to go until Valentine’s Day, roses arrived en masse this morning at Royer’s distribution center in Lebanon. We captured some of the many sights as employees prepped the flowers for use by the central design department, which will create thousands of arrangements for the holiday. Meanwhile, vans arrived from Royer’s…

  • Local florist bests big delivery sites in Yahoo! ‘Savvy Spender’ comparison

    Yahoo!’s “Savvy Spender” set out to review four of the top floral delivery sites: 1800Flowers.com, ProFlowers.com, Teleflora and FTD. But at the end of the day — or approximately 2:40 of this video clip — it was a local florist that outshone the big online retailers. “To see how a local florist compares to the…

  • From South America with love

    Come mid-winter in Pennsylvania, the thought of soaking up the sun’s rays and 70-degree temperatures in South America sounds like a great vacation. But for Tom Royer, traveling to Bogota, Colombia, is work. Tom is senior vice president and chief operating officer for Royer’s Flowers, which his grandparents, Hannah and Lester Royer, started 76 years…

  • ‘Bouquets for Books’ returns Nov. 2-10 to collect new children’s books for public libraries

    It is said that libraries are not made, they grow. Royer’s Flowers & Gifts wants to continue growing the children’s book collections at area libraries. Our annual “Bouquets for Books” event will return Nov. 2-10 to collect new children’s books for public libraries in Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. For each book, donors…

  • 4 Occasions Where Flowers Make the Perfect Gift

    The gift of flowers is always a welcome breath of fresh air for the recipient. Flowers make excellent gifts for many different occasions and can be the perfect choice whether you’re giving a gift to a casual acquaintance or a close loved one. Here are just a few times when flowers make a great gift: Birthdays Who…

  • How to Choose the Right Vase for Your Flower Arrangement

    You can have the most gorgeous bouquet of flowers in the world, but if you choose the wrong vase, you won’t be able to enjoy their beauty. Sticking flowers in a vase that doesn’t fit can look awkward and sloppy and lessen their impact. Selecting the right vase comes down to considering the size and…

  • Check Out These Articles For Ideas About Purchasing Flowers

    Flowers can add beauty to any event, and they make great gift ideas for recipients of every age. Moreover, florists can create memorable and affordable floral arrangements for all weddings, big or small. To learn more about how florists can help you choose the perfect wedding flowers for your nuptials, please read the following articles.…

  • Understanding the Use of Floral Preservatives

    Fresh flowers such as tulips, roses, lilies, and daisies are a beautiful way to add brightness and cheer to any day. However, unfortunately, these cut flowers won’t last forever. Luckily, floral preservatives can help flowers to last longer than they otherwise would, so that you can get the most enjoyment out of your fresh arrangements. • What Are…

  • Benefits of Using a Local Florist vs. a National Florist

    Whether you’re looking for holiday flowers, wedding flowers, sympathy flowers, or “just because” flowers, you are going to need a florist. With so much of modern business being conducted over the Internet, it may make sense to order your flowers online as well. While most florists today do offer online ordering options, you will have to…

  • Looking For More Flower Tips For Special Occasions?

    Whether you’d like more tips on prom flowers or need a little more help keeping your cut flowers fresh and beautiful, you’ll love the information in the following resources. Call Royer’s Flowers and Gifts at (717) 769-1413 to order your flowers today. If you are a parent with a child going to prom, then you may find this…