hey, i've had mine for about 5 months now. honestly, it's still pretty good. i'd say maybe a 10-15% drop from new, but i'm a fairly heavy user and it still gets me through a full day no problem. charging overnight and i'm set.
I've found that wrapping flowers in a way that adds an extra touch is often as simple as paying attention to the details, I like to use a combination of decorative twine or ribbon and some greenery like eucalyptus to add texture and a pop of color, also make sure to include a nice card or note...
I completely agree with the tip about not placing flowers near heating vents as it can cause them to dry out quickly. Another thing that works for me is to use flower food that comes with the bouquet, this really helps to keep the stems hydrated and extend the life of the flowers.
it kinda depends on what 'they' you mean lol. most of those sites give you a few free messages or maybe like, 'likes' but then yeah, it's an instant paywall to actually send real messages or get anywhere. been there, done that a bunch of times tbh.