Brianne’s Bouquet

005Green With a Touch of Blue

Brianne’s bouquet is in a round style in a bouquet holder with stems on the outside.  Green spider mums, green hydrangea, green lizzianthus, green button poms, green hypericum, white freesia, and blue delphinium compliments the colbalt blue bridesmaids dresses.  Put these colorful flowers in a gorgeous setting and you have a beautiful wedding.  Congratulations Brianne and Tyler!

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Plant of the Month

imagesHibiscus

This super bloomer is a great accent to a bright sunny room or a patio. Don’t be afraid to set it outside when the temperatures do not drop below 50 degrees. Eight inch blossoms of orange, pink, yellow last 2-3 days but the plant will bloom all summer long when provided with adequate moisture.  Prune aggressively in the fall and bring indoors to go dormant for the winter.  Bring it out again next spring for another year of super blooms.

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Laura’s Bouquet

001Full of sentiment, Laura’s bouquet needed 16, an exact number, of yellow roses in  various degrees of openness. A collar of charcoal grey tinted seed eucalyptus adds a unique touch. Designed in a bouquet holder with stems on the outside.  Ivory ribbon and charcoal grey ribbon on the stems. Because of the her closeness to her grandfather, a ribbon was attached in the back of her bouquet to attach his wedding ring.  A matching boutonniere of 1 yellow rose for the groom.  Simple, sweet, sentimental, meaningful flowers for this darling bride.  Congratulations Laura and Dale.

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Tip of the Week

imagesCANERNJ8Weed Control! Who doesn’t want to cut back on time weeding the garden?  An inexpensive, eco-friendly solution is to place 6-8 layers of newspaper on a weeded, fertilized soil.  One cautionary tip is to make sure you leave enough space around the plant to allow it to expand.  If you have a plant that you want to spread, you will want to leave extras area around the plant to grow. Top the area with mulch to secure the newspaper and allow the moisture to penetrate into the garden.

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Tip of the Week

imagesPlanting Gerbera Daisies.  I get a lot of how to questions but this is my favorite..  why don’t my gerbera daisies bloom when I transplant them to a larger container or into the ground.  This is a little secret I learned many years ago and am happy to reveal it here!   When you put the gerbera plant in the soil,  you must not put any soil on the deep center of the plant. If you look closely you will see tiny little buds that are coming from the core of your plant. If you cover them with soil they will not bloom.   Most other plant buds will work their way up and out but not this little darling.  Wishing you many more flowers on this happy plant.  If you have questions about plants or gardening,  please contact me through this website.  I will do my best to answer your inquiries.

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What’s Blooming?

imagesCAI7L50VMother’s Day!  May 12, 2013

A chance to honor that special woman in your life that nurtured you in some way.  Be it your mother, your grandmother, your wife, daughter,wife or the best friend that helped you make sense of this tremendous job of raising children.  At New Look Floral we have flowers and garden planters in every price range, size and color. Call today to order Mother’s Day flowers. 597-259-9506.  Visit the on-line store front at www.newlookfloraldesign.com

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Plant of the Month

imagesCAC8SCNVCalla Lily

Zantedeschia or Arum Lily is another sure sign of spring.  As a house plant they reach 12 to 15 inches high. In shades of pink white, rust and many shades of purple these cup shaped blossoms are sure to bring a smile.  These plants can be brought back for reblooming  provided they have a dry rest period  until the leaves wither.  Clip off foliage. Keep soil slightly moist in a cool dark spot. In a few months repot  bulbs for another delightful display.  If you love flowers, consider the plant of the month for yourself or someone you love.  Call today 507-259-9506

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What’s Blooming?

imagesCAHGCV8LBusiness Professional Week  April 22 – 27, 2013.

I challenge you to find a better way to say thank-you or you are appreciated. Flowers speak volumes when it comes to appreciating someone.  This beautiful arrangement says it all.  Bright sunflowers, fragrant stock, spray roses and poms.  Wrapped in a raffia bow and a note that says “You’re the Best”  Call today for this arrangement or other offers that are sure to please the person that does so much for you.  507-259-9506  Prices starting at $20.00.

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Tip of the Week

imagesCA4J1QYPStep By Step Guide to Repotting

  • *Prepare plants by thoroughly watering a day or 2 ahead of time.
  • *Select an area where you can make a mess and prepare the area with drop clothes or plastic.
  • *Gently pull out of pot or knife around the edges to loosen, push up from the hole in the bottom.
  • *If your roots form a solid mass, loosen some of the trailers or cut them off in slabs 1/2 inch thick.
  • Most plants can be relieved of a quarter of their roots.
  • Transplant into a pot prepared with proper drainage that is 1-2 inches wider in dynamiter.
  • Add soil and tamp the container on a firm surface to settle particles in place.
  • Avoid the temptation to get a much larger container as the roots do like a snug environment.
  • As long as the plant has moisture, wait a day or two to water, giving the roots to wall off their injuries.

from: The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual

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Tip of the Week

imagesSpring~ time to repot your houseplants

Keeping plants healthy and growing seems like a big job.  A few easy steps can keep them thriving.

Your plants may seem like they have not grown over the winter months.  This is because many of them have gone dormant.  They stay alive, but look unhealthy. They may need repotting. Some things to check to see if they need to be repotted.

  • Little or no new growth.   Roots have become crowded. No room for them to grow.
  • Roots are sneaking out of the pot.   Yellowing of leaves may occur at this time.
  • Plant frequently falls over. Your plant has outgrown it’s pot
  • Plant needs frequent watering.  Your plant is root bound.

Next week:  Guideline for repotting.

 

 

 

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