Frequently Asked Questions

MyCareerly is America's trusted flower shop directory. We help people find verified local florists across 50+ US cities and publish expert guides on flower care, gifting, weddings, and more. Every shop on our directory is manually reviewed before listing.

Yes, completely free for visitors. Browse florists, read guides, use our A-Z flower reference — all at no cost. Florists can also list their shops for free.

Visit our Listings page and filter by city, or use our Near Me feature on the home page to find florists based on your location. We cover 50+ US cities with 500+ verified shops.

Yes. Every shop is manually reviewed by our editorial team for quality, freshness, customer service, and authenticity before it appears on our directory. We don't auto-list.

Ratings and reviews come directly from Google Places for established shops, and from verified customer submissions for newer listings. We do not edit or promote fake reviews.

No — MyCareerly is a directory. We don't sell or deliver flowers ourselves. You'll order directly from the florist via their phone or website, which we link on every listing.

Listing cards show a 'Delivery' badge if the florist offers delivery. For same-day availability, call the shop directly — policies vary by time of day and route coverage.

Standard hand-tied bouquets typically run $45-$85 in most US cities. Premium arrangements with roses, peonies, or exotics can be $100-$300+. Wedding bouquets start around $150 and scale with complexity.

For same-day, call before 12 PM local time. For Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Christmas, order 1-2 weeks ahead — shops book up fast. Weddings need 2-6 months advance planning.

Some florists accept cash on delivery, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Most require credit/debit or PayPal. Check individual shop policies on their website or by phone.

Most cut flowers last 5-10 days with proper care. Roses, tulips, and daisies average 7 days. Carnations and chrysanthemums can last 14+ days. Peonies and hydrangeas typically 5-7 days.

Trim stems at a 45-degree angle underwater, change water every 2 days, add flower food or a tiny bit of sugar with a drop of bleach, keep away from direct sun and fruit (which releases ethylene gas).

Usually from air bubbles in the stem blocking water uptake. Re-cut stems under running water, use lukewarm water in the vase, and add flower food. Remove leaves below the waterline — they rot and breed bacteria.

Many are. Lilies are highly toxic to cats (kidney failure). Tulips, daffodils, and hydrangeas are mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Roses, sunflowers, snapdragons, and orchids are generally safe. Always verify for your specific pet.

Typical US wedding flower budgets range from $1,500 (small DIY-friendly) to $8,000+ (full-service premium). The industry average is about 10% of your total wedding budget.

Book 6-9 months before your wedding date. Popular florists in major cities often fill weekends 12+ months out, especially for peak wedding season (May-October).

Check our Wedding Flowers by Season guide for a month-by-month breakdown. Generally: peonies (May-June), dahlias (Aug-Oct), tulips (Mar-May), ranunculus (Feb-May), chrysanthemums (Sept-Nov).

Visit our List Your Shop page and submit your details. You can auto-fetch from your Google Maps URL (fastest) or enter manually. Listings are reviewed within 2 business days.

Yes, basic listings are 100% free. We offer optional sponsored placements for shops that want featured positioning, but the core listing is always free.

Yes — email us at listings@mycareerly.com with your shop name and the changes. We typically update listings within 24 hours.

We cross-check listings against Google Business Profiles, review your website, and verify your phone number with a quick call. We may also request a business license for paid placements.