Whether you’re looking for fresh cut flowers to grace your mom’s table top, flowering potted plants for a gift that keeps giving, or hanging baskets to remind her that her front porch will always feel like home to you, Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce have the Mother’s Day flowers you need to tell your mother how much she means to you this year.

Mother’s Day is just a few short days away. What do you get for the woman who gave you life? While there’s nothing you can ever buy to repay her for what she’s done for you–the sacrifices she’s made or the love she’s given–flowers are a classic for a reason. Flowers represent life and love and gratitude–the perfect combination of sentiments for Mother’s Day. They’re the ideal gift for the woman who has everything or is just content with what she has. You can never have too much of a beautiful thing! 

When it comes to flowers, you have options. Your choices range from very low maintenance fresh-cut flowers (just pick them out and put them in water) to flowering potted plants, which require a little more care, but keep on keeping on. Whatever you think is the right option for your mom, we have the highest quality Mother’s Day flowers around and a great selection from which to choose. Here, we’ve devised a simple guide to get you started:

4 Steps to Choosing the Perfect Mother’s Day Flowers

1. Choose Your Type

You know your mom best, so this part is up to you. Take a moment to consider your mother’s lifestyle and preferences. Is she a vase-on-the-table kind of girl or does she love being out in her garden? Does her porch or patio have a perfect spot for a hanging basket? Here are some options to consider:

Fresh-Cut Flowers

It doesn’t get simpler than fresh-cut flowers! These are a great option if your mother has a notoriously black thumb or simply doesn’t have an interest in caring for plants (she cared for you all those years, she deserves a break!) but still appreciates the thoughtfulness and temporary beauty of a bouquet. Here at Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce, we have a great selection of fresh cut flowers. Choose from bright, colorful tulip buds for a sweet spring look. Or you can’t go wrong with classic roses. If you don’t know your mom’s favorite flower, grab one of our beautifully arranged mixed bouquets for a gift that’s sure to make her smile. 

Hanging Baskets

Hanging baskets are a great option if your mother has an outdoor space she loves! Whether it’s a porch, patio or pergola, hanging baskets will greet your mother with color and cheer every time she steps outside. Hanging baskets are a great alternative to potted plants if space on the ground is limited, as in a small patio or porch, or if she loves garden flowers but has no garden. Hanging baskets often include vining plants or flowers that creep over the edge and give the whole space a lovely fragrance. 

Vegetable Starters

It’s a little non-traditional, but maybe vegetable starters are right up your mom’s alley! If pumpkin sprouts and sugar snap peas will make her heart happy, who’s to say they’re not the perfect alternative to Mother’s Day flowers? Check out our variety of tomato starts, butternut squash plants, and cucumbers. Or contribute to her herb garden with our cilantro, parsley, and chive starters. For the more practical mom who likes to eat what she grows, our quality vegetable starters will be just the thing for her this Mother’s Day.

Iceland Poppies

Flowering Potted Plants

Flowering plants can be kept indoors or out. They’re a great choice for assisted living or apartment living where gardening is not an option. Maybe your mother loves the idea of growing flowers, but doesn’t want the responsibility of a full garden. Just a few potted plants are a great place to start! Right now, Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce have an especially beautiful assortment of colorful African Violets and Non-Stop Begonias, both excellent indoor plants. If you’re looking for an outdoor plant, our Canna Lillies and Iceland Poppies offer a beautiful pop of color.

2. Get Specific

Now that you’ve decided the general type of Mother’s Day flowers to buy, there are a few more considerations to make. Nailing down the specifics will help you get her something you know she’ll love and can care for without too much inconvenience. 

Variety

Do you know what kind of flower your mom loves? If you’re not big into surprises, ask her! For fresh-cut, this isn’t a huge deal due to the temporary nature of them. But it might be worth knowing for sure if she has strong preferences, since she’ll likely be the one caring for live plants. 

Color

Pick a color you know your mom loves! Take cues from her space and her clothes if you don’t know offhand. If buying outdoor flowers, make sure you buy flowers in a color that compliments the exterior of her house. 

Climate

If you’re choosing a live plant, knowing a little about your plant’s new home is vital. When buying your plant, keep in mind if it’s meant to be an outdoor plant or an indoor plant. Some plants, like our African Violets, thrive in indoor environments. Others, like our beautiful Salvia Blues, are primarily outdoor plants. In the same way, some hanging baskets–like our gorgeous Fuschia baskets–like a semi-sunny area, while others–like our “Madison Avenue” variety hanging basket–do best with lots of sun!

Care

Fresh-cut flowers will only need water and a vase. But living flowers will need a little extra love. Consider what level of care your plant is likely to receive. If you walk in with an idea of how often your mother is able to water her flowers, it might guide you to a higher or lower maintenance plant. Bonus gift: consider offering “plant care services” along with your Mother’s Day Flowers! It’ll give you an excuse to visit more often and take the responsibility off her plate. 

3. Read Up

Once you’ve chosen the perfect flowers for the mother in your life, be sure to read the care instructions. Degree of complication varies, but knowing proper care will ensure to set your mom up for success with flowers (or vegetables) that will stay healthy all year long!

4. Don’t Forget the Pot!

For a finishing touch, check out our huge assortment of quality ceramic pots! This is essential if you’ve chosen a potted flowering plant for your mother. We have a wide variety of sizes and colors from which to choose. Some pots and potted plants are easy pairs!  Literally just drop the potted plant into the ceramic pot, and they pair perfectly with no messy topsoil to deal with!  We know you’ll find what you need here at Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce. Swing by for a great deal on ceramic pots today!

Make Your Mother Smile with Mother’s Day Flowers

Whether you’re buying flowers for your mom, a woman in your life who is like a mother to you, the mother of your children, or another special mom in your life, you can’t go wrong with beautiful, quality flowers from Tacoma Boys or H&L Produce! Our plants are sourced locally, so you can feel great about shopping local for your Mother’s Day flowers this year. 

For many reasons, this Easter is unlike any that have come before. Perhaps your gathering will be smaller than usual. Maybe you’re spending the holiday in Washington when you normally would travel. Or perhaps it’s not possible to get together with the friends you usually have over for Easter. With these many changes, we’re all faced with the question: for better or for worse? In so many ways, the answer may be beyond our control. So what do we do with the things we can control? 

In this time of uncertainty and unpredictability, there are a few things that are true and unchanging. Spring is here. Easter is on its way. While ordinary may not be a choice we have this year, there is so much we can do to make this Easter special.

Here at Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce, we have everything you need to make this holiday unforgettable for you and your family. We’re your one stop shop for appetizers, main courses, decorations and Easter gifts. Let us help you create an atmosphere, a meal, and a memory you and your loved ones will cherish forever.

6 Ways Tacoma Boys Can Help You Have an Extraordinary Easter

1. Appetizers

Having appetizers as a part of your Easter celebration is a great way to signal to yourself and your family the significance of the meal as a special occasion. It may feel awkward or silly if your gathering is especially small, but give it a try and see if something as simple as sharing an appetizer doesn’t give your meal a holiday vibe. Swing by our frozen food section and peruse our premade appetizer options for a quick and easy appetizer spread, or gather the ingredients to make your own. Before the main meal begins is a great time to break out a classic like these Deviled Eggs from The Food Network. Or pick up a selection of fruits and berries from our produce section for a fruit salad!

2. The Main Meal

One of the best ways to make your Easter extraordinary is by going all out with the main course. Perhaps you’re craving a sense of normalcy this year, and a traditional ham would be a great option for you. In that case, we love this simple and delicious three ingredient recipe for Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham. The best part? You can throw it in the Crockpot early in the day and forget about it until go time. Or maybe this is your year to try your hand at something a bit more involved, like this Crown Roast of Lamb from Alton Brown. Alternatively, order your foolproof, mouth watering Standing Rib Roast from one of our locations today! Whether you choose ham or lamb or chicken or roast, Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce have expert butchers who can point you in the direction of the choicest meats in Tacoma. 

3. Sides

When it comes to making this Easter Extraordinary, sides make the meal! Nothing says “Easter” like a table brimming with mouth watering dishes. Try setting out a variety of sweet and savory sides for a meal that feels balanced and complete. The sky’s the limit here, but we have some suggestions to point you in the right direction. For a sweet take on a classic veggie, these Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecans are a mouthwatering addition to your feast. Or perhaps for you, Easter is incomplete if it doesn’t include scalloped potatoes. In that case, The Girl Who Ate Everything has you covered with this classic recipe you can make ahead of time. From broccoli casserole to ambrosia fruit salad, H&L Produce and Tacoma Boys’ produce sections have what you need to make it delicious. 

4. Desserts 

What would Easter be if we didn’t don our stretchy pants for the final stomach stuffing round we all know and love–dessert? If your Easter includes children, it’s probably all about the candy for them, so we love this take on cupcakes with a hidden candy surprise from Betty Crocker. If you’re aiming to impress a more mature audience this year, display this stunning Easter Cake from Preppy Kitchen as your table centerpiece. The hardest part will be waiting until after the meal to cut into it! Whatever sweet treat you crave this holiday, Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce can help you stock your baking cupboard with everything you need for a truly extraordinary Easter.

5. Easter Baskets

Easter baskets are one of our favorite time-honored holiday traditions. Something about sleepy-eyed, bed-headed kids (and adults) waking up to a basket filled with their favorite things, delivered by the Easter Bunny right to their front door brings back the magic of childhood. This Easter, make sure the magic comes to your doorstep by stocking baskets full of goodies you can find here at Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce. For the kids, we have local fruit and candies, and for the grown-ups–wine, cheese, jelly and more! Come choose your own goodies, or call and have us curate your gift baskets for you!

6. Flowers

Finally, no Easter would be complete without flowers–our reminder that even the longest winters come to an end, and the world will be renewed again. Stop by and pick up a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to brighten your Easter table as a centerpiece or brighten a loved one’s day as a gift. Or if you’re interested in something a bit longer lasting, check out our gorgeous assortment of potted flowering plants. Leave a potted plant on a neighbor’s doorstep as a porch present, or buy some for your own home. Our live flowers will make your Easter extraordinary, indoors and out.

Treasuring the Time

Easter is a sign of change–the darkness of winter will dissipate, days will grow brighter and warmer, and whatever gloom has come before will not reign forever.  Now, more than ever, we need this reminder. In a string of days spent at home, it would be easy to let the holiday come and go without marking the occasion as a special one for yourself and your family. On the other hand, it could be a day full of thoughtful touches and intentionality that sets it apart not just from the days immediately preceding it, but from every Easter you’ve experienced before. This year, Easter is what you make it. Why not make it extraordinary?