Florist

Overview

Florists prepare and sell floral arrangements.

Day-to-day

• planning and designing floral arrangements
• arranging supply and storage of flowers, greenery, decorations and other items
• treating flowers to extend their life
• selecting, trimming and arranging flowers and other materials
• packing, wrapping, and attaching message cards to, and organising delivery of, completed arrangements
• serving customers and accepting payments
• advising customers on the selection of flowers and floral arrangements
• may decorate hotels, churches, halls and other facilities for special events.

Considerations

• working outdoors.