When a basket beats flowers
A fruit or snack basket can be a better gift than flowers in some cases. A family dealing with a loss, a busy office, a new neighbor or someone who is allergic to flowers. Baskets are easy to share.
Not every florist makes them. Some make baskets with fruit and snacks, some combine a plant with a few treats, and some do not offer baskets at all. Ask on the call what they make and what goes inside.
If a basket is for a grieving family, see sympathy baskets. If they do not offer food baskets, a plant is a good fallback.