Buying flowers is as subjective a matter as the choice of to eat in a restaurant, or which CD to purchase and from where. The buyer is influenced by many factors including expediency, personal taste, experience and understanding, not to mention their budget. Now, Zammit Gardens, the leading Maltese florist and provider of flowers to Gozo can help by providing a guide to how to pick a reputable florist.

As with everything in life the standards of flower shops and florists can vary hugely. One of the most tried and tested ways of finding a reputable florist is to ask for recommendations from friends, colleagues or family. A personal recommendation can be extremely valuable and similarly a bad experience can be as useful in helping select a provider.

Once you have come up with a shortlist of florists you should then check out your short list by looking at their websites and galleries in the comfort of your own home. These will give you a very good idea of a florist’s styles and designs as well as an indication of the sort of service you will receive and the price you are likely to pay.

Adrian Zammit from the firm that specialise in Malta flower bouquets, said, “When you are happy with the short list you have created you should arrange to meet the florists for a consultation. This provides you with an excellent opportunity to view their portfolio and past testimonials in more detail and also to view the sundries they have to offer at the same time. A good florist will guide you through their options without taking over, show you examples of their work as well as giving you ideas and telling you what is in season at the time of year.”

A good florist will also provide inspiration and technical knowledge and be able to interpret your own style and personality into your floral designs whilst working within your particular budget. It is also vital to ensure that you develop a rapport with the florist you have chosen particularly if you are likely to be meeting them on more than one occasion to discuss your flower requirements.

Mr Zammit from the leading Malta/Gozo flower bouquet specialists added, “Remember that flowers are a very personal thing. They express your personality and style and they need to fit in with whatever occasion they are for. That is why you should choose a florist carefully to ensure they can not only provide good quality flowers and service but that they provide flower bouquets that are perfect for your own personal requirements.”

For more information on the range of Maltese flowers offered by Zammit Gardens, please visit their website at http://www.zammitgardens.com