For those who want to use real plants, which will help purify your church's air, try contacting a local greenhouse or florist for suggestions. A florist can suggest what kinds of planters would look best in your church and direct you to someone who can construct plant boxes for your narthex and window boxes for your sanctuary. If you prefer live plants but are intimidated by the thought of caring for them, talk to a company that will come in and take care of your plants for you. Service options range from simple watering and removing dead leaves and blooms to applying organic pesticides when necessary. The Fresh Look Fresh-cut flowers are more expensive than green plants, but they are beautiful reflections of a season.
Many congregations ask members of their congregations to donate flowers for worship.
Whakatam Baptist Church in New Zealand solicits weekly donations via its Web site. Donors can also offer flowers in memory of a special person or a special date. The donor program can be suspended during the seasons of Advent and Lent, if desired. That's what St. James Episcopal Church does. On high holy days, such as Easter and Christmas Day, however, a church can literally explode with flowers, with the help of people in church.