Mother's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your appreciation for the special women in your life than with a beautiful bouquet of flowers? At Jim Ludwig’s Blumengarten Florist, we have a wide selection of stunning floral arrangements to choose from that are sure to make any mother feel loved and appreciated.

One of our most popular choices for Mother's Day is the classic bouquet of roses. These timeless flowers come in a variety of colors and can be arranged in a vase or bouquet to suit any taste. If your mother has a favorite color, we can even create a custom bouquet just for her.

Another great option is a mixed bouquet of spring flowers. These colorful arrangements are perfect for the occasion, featuring a variety of blooms in shades of pink, yellow, and purple. These bouquets are also a great way to show your mother how much you care as they are fresh and full of life.

If you're looking for something a little more unique, we also offer a variety of specialty bouquets, such as our succulent and cactus arrangements. These low-maintenance plants are perfect for busy moms who love to garden, and they'll serve as a lasting reminder of your love and appreciation.

No matter what type of bouquet you choose, our experienced florists will hand-arrange and hand-deliver your flowers to your mother's door, ensuring that they arrive fresh and beautiful.

Don't wait until the last minute to order your Mother's Day flowers. Visit our website or stop by our flower shop in Pittsburgh to place your order today. Trust us, your mother will love it!

Easter is just around the corner and it's the perfect time to celebrate new beginnings, hope, and renewal. As the owner of a flower shop in Pittsburgh, we understand the importance of this special holiday and the role that flowers and plants play in bringing joy and beauty to people's lives.

At Jim Ludwig’s Blumengarten Florist, we have a wide variety of Easter flowers and plants that are perfect for celebrating this special holiday. From traditional lilies, which are often used in Easter decorations and symbolize the resurrection of Jesus Christ, to daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths, which are all known for their bright and vibrant colors and are perfect for celebrating the arrival of spring.

Additionally, we also have a great selection of plants that are perfect for Easter. Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are great options for Easter. These plants are not only beautiful but also easy to care for and can be a lasting reminder of your thoughtfulness.

At Jim Ludwig’s Blumengarten Florist, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality flowers and plants that are hand-picked and arranged by our skilled florists. We take great care in ensuring that every bouquet and arrangement is made to perfection and that our customers are completely satisfied with their purchase.

Furthermore, by choosing to shop at Jim Ludwig’s Blumengarten Florist, you are supporting a local business in Pittsburgh. Our flower shop is a small business and we are committed to providing our customers with the best service and the freshest flowers and plants.

You can find our latest selections on our website.

Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of this beautiful season than by sending blooming plants? In Pittsburgh, the weather can be unpredictable and the temperatures can fluctuate greatly, but one thing is for sure, the arrival of spring brings new life and color to the city.

Sending blooming plants is a great way to brighten up someone's day and bring a touch of spring into their home or office. They can also be a thoughtful and unique way to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or even as a way to say thank you.

One of the best things about blooming plants is that they come in a wide variety of options, from traditional flowers like tulips and daffodils, to more unusual options like orchids or succulents. You can choose plants that are native to the area, such as daffodils and tulips which are known to be hardy and thrive in the Pittsburgh weather.

Additionally, blooming plants can also be a great way to add some green to a space and improve indoor air quality. Many plants have been shown to be effective at removing toxins from the air, and they can also help to increase humidity levels, which can be especially beneficial during the dry winter months.

We offer a wide variety of blooming plants and are available to order online and deliver throughout Pittsburgh. If you don’t see what you are looking for give us a call and we may be able to source it for you.

In conclusion, sending blooming plants is a great way to celebrate the arrival of spring in Pittsburgh. They are a beautiful and thoughtful gift that can bring a touch of color and life to someone's day. They are also a great way to improve indoor air quality and support local businesses. So, if you want to brighten up someone's day, consider sending them a blooming plant to celebrate the arrival of spring. Order Today

Losing a pet can be a devastating experience for anyone. They are not just animals, they are members of our families and their passing leaves a void in our hearts. During this difficult time, it can be hard to find the right words to express our sympathy and support for those who are grieving. One way to show that you care is by sending flowers.

Sending flowers when someone's pet passes away may seem like a small gesture, but it can mean a lot to the person who is grieving. Flowers are a beautiful symbol of love and remembrance, and they can help to brighten a dark and difficult time.

Flowers can also serve as a reminder of the love and joy that the pet brought into the person's life. They can be a tangible symbol of the bond that existed between the pet and their owner. They also can be a way of expressing condolences and sympathy, and show that you are thinking of the person and their pet during this time.

Additionally, Flowers can also be a way of celebrating the pet's life, they can be a reminder of the happy memories and good times that were shared. It can be a way of honoring the pet and remembering them in a special way.

We offer delivery services, so you can send flowers to the person even if you are not able to be there in person. This can be especially helpful for those who live far away. In Pittsburgh we deliver to most of Allegheny County including local pet funeral homes and crematories like Green Funeral Home and Crematory found on Ohio River Blvd in Bellevue. Our delivery area can be found here.

Sending flowers when someone's pet passes away is a thoughtful and compassionate way to show that you care. They can serve as a symbol of love and remembrance, and they can help to bring a little bit of comfort and light to a difficult time. So, if you know someone who has lost a pet, consider sending them a bouquet of flowers to express your sympathy and support. Order Here

Do you know the secret to getting top quality, service and value when ordering flowers online?

Here’s the scoop on what you need to know to become a savvy floral consumer…

When it comes to the national online floral retailers, there are basically two types.  All floral websites display photos of beautifully designed floral arrangements.  But when you read the fine print on some sites, you’ll discover that the flowers are drop-shipped in a box from a central warehouse and are left on your doorstep, delivered by FedEx.  (And if the weather happens to be below freezing, the flowers will not last long!) A vase may be provided, but it is an assemble-it-yourself gift that the recipient may or may not appreciate.  It is certainly not something suitable to send to a hospital or funeral home, or if you want to make a big impression.

Valentine’s Day flowers shipping through FedEx

The other online floral retailers depend on the local florist to create and deliver their bouquets.  The nationals sometimes promise a product that might not even be available in the local flower shop.  Plus, the local florist is receiving only 73 cents on every dollar spent to fill your order to look like what is pictured on the national website.  With delivery costs and wire service fees that local florists pay, the local guys are most likely losing money on each order that they fill.

In addition, the national websites charge their customers unnecessary service fees that are not passed on to the local florists.  It is very profitable to be the big online presence, and very un-profitable to be the local florist actually arranging and delivering the flowers!

The result is the disappearance of the neighborhood flower shop, as more and more florists go out of business because they haven’t figured out that filling incoming orders from the big guys is actually hurting their bottom line.

What’s a smart consumer to do?

Rather than ordering from a national online floral service, do a Google search for a local florist in the city you are sending flowers.

BUT BEWARE!!!

Some of the big guys have created hundreds of doorway pages to their websites with individual city names, so that links to their site come up in any local search. They buy up local phone numbers and put up phony locations on Google Maps, so they appear to be a local florist.

When you find a company you think is a local florist — before you place an order online — phone them and tell them you’d like to pick up your flowers.   Ask for an address and directions to their store.  Only a true local florist will be able to do this!  A call center will not.

When you find a local florist, you’ve found someone you can work with to get the product and service you deserve.  Local florists are artists who will describe the freshest flowers available in their shops, fulfill unusual requests, and arrange for special or timed deliveries.  With no added middleman service charges, you will get more value for your dollar.  And you will be supporting Main Street America, sustaining those local businesses which are the lifeblood of our economy.

And now you are a savvy floral consumer!