Green 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!
Hibiscus
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.
Full 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.
Weed 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.
Planting 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.
Mother’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
Calla 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
Business 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.
Step By Step Guide to Repotting
from: The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual
Spring~ 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.
Next week: Guideline for repotting.
