FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q How long have you been in business?   A The Flower Ranch itself has been operating for almost 12 years now. It is the retail side of our original company Pipes Plant Farm, which deals strictly in wholesale. The entire nursery has been here since 1985.           Q What are your hours of operation?     A You can find our hours of operation by clicking on the "HOURS" button above..           Q What is a flat of flowers?     A Our flat of flowers consist of 20, 4-inch pots, and we carry a variety of seasonal plants by the flat.           Q How much do you sell your flats of flowers for?     A Our flats start at $17.00 per flat and go up from there depending on the type of flowers.           Q What is the difference between Annuals and Perennials?     A An Annual flower/plant means that it lives and blooms for a single season. A Perennial flower/plant either dies down during the winter and comes back in the spring, or stays evergreen through the winter. Blooming periods vary through the year on these plants.