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Flower Beds

Webmaster — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Kim: How can I rid flower beds of wild onions?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Chemical control of Wild onion is difficult and may not provide the expected results. Although these weeds appear grass-like, control can be attempted with post emergent broadleaf herbicides. Applications of herbicides containing 2,4-D, MCPP, dicamba, clopyralid, or triclopyr should be applied for Wild onion and garlic during early to mid spring. And unlike most other broadleaf weeds, mowing immediately before the herbicide application may improve uptake and control.

Control in lawns:

Since Wild onion weeds are more of a problem in poorly drained lawns and thin turf areas, control begins by maintaining a dense, healthy turf stand through good cultural practices including proper mowing height and frequency, as well as proper fertility with emphasis on fall nitrogen.

Garden railroad centerpiece of flower show

Webmaster — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

SunJournal

The 2008 Northern New England Home, Garden and Flower Show, featuring a 32- by 20-foot backyard garden railroad, will be held May 16-18 at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds.

Color your shade garden with foliage, flowers

Webmaster — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Atlanta News

Summer is just around the corner and it's time to think about seasonal color. If you garden in the shade, sometimes this can be challenging, but there are a host of annuals with striking foliage, colorful flowers and interesting forms that grow happily in low light conditions.

Daffodils

Webmaster — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Richard: Why did you not include daffodils in your list of spring flowers?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Daffodils should be planted between late August and November with the best time betweeen late September and the end of October.

Chocolate flowers teach toddlers about peace

Webmaster — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

9NEWS

In a world of chaos and unrest, the toddlers and kindergarten aged kids are learning about world peace through planting.

New variant of rare flower found in Camerons

Webmaster — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Star Online

It is a plant with an awful stench but its beauty is enough to stop nature-lovers in their tracks.

New flower exhibit opens at Norton

Webmaster — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

ShreveportTimes

Flowers are in full bloom at the Norton, Durham County of England Art Gallery with the opening of its spring/summer special exhibition Blossom-Art of Flowers.

List of Flowers in a Season

Webmaster — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Becka: Where to find a list of flowers that are in season and at the best price of the year?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Bachelor's Buttons, Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus

Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Diascia

Larkspur

Lobelia

Nasturtium

Nierembergia

Petunia

Snapdragon

Viola and Pansy

It's time to start planting annuals, fertilize roses

Webmaster — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Argus Leader

Take a look around. The warmer weather has teased flowers open, trees are beginning to bloom, the grass is growing and fears that we'll never see spring are forgotten.

Declining World Market Prices Hit Flower Farmers

Webmaster — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

allAfrica

High production costs and stagnant prices on the international market may soon push flower investors into alternative investments as the sector continues to register declining exports and revenue for the third consecutive year running.

Annual Flower Show To Be Held In Ooty

Webmaster — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

newindpress

A premier show of its kind in the country, the flower show at Ooty, India is known for its rich tradition and exhibition of colourful flowers in various hues. The flower show is a major crowd puller as it attracts more than a lakh for the two-day show.

Agapanthus Plants

Webmaster — Sun, 11 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Karen: Agapanthus plants aren't blooming in shaded area What is wrong?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Agapanthus plants are heavy feeders and do not bloom well if undernourished or grown in too shady a location.

Agapanthus (African lilies) are big plants and usually summered outdoors in tubs where the root system can spread.

Spring gardening show sees record numbers

Webmaster — Sun, 11 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Stourbridge News

THE 2008 Malvern Spring Gardening Show, London is likely to be the most successful in the event's 23-year history.

Euphorbia polychroma

Webmaster — Sun, 11 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Euphorbia polychroma is a great mound of yellow-green that lasts the best part of a month, fading gracefully for a month or so after that. Like all euphorbias, the colour we see is not that of the flowers, but of the long-lasting bracts that enclose the flowers.

Blooms Make Spring Eternal

Webmaster — Sun, 11 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Sunday Mail

As we eagerly look forward to the arrival of summer with its peonies, hydrangea and garden roses, let's not forget the gorgeous flowers of the season coming to an end.

Flowers for September

Webmaster — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Erika: What kind of flowers can I plant now and will last until September?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Calystegia

Calochortus venustus - Fairy Lantern

Chincherinchee - Ornithogalum

Clematis - Aromatica

Clematis - Border/Prairie - Chinook

Clematis - Border/Prairie - Gazelle

Clematis - Piilu

Honeysuckle

Hollyhock

Delphinium Pacific Hybrids - are some of the flowers growing from spring till september.

Make mom's day with an arrangement to match her style

Webmaster — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Canadian news

Every woman loves flowers, and moms are no different. But just like people, daffodils, roses, tulips and daisies each have their own personality. The difference between a great Mother's Day bouquet and an amazing Mother's Day bouquet is choosing blooms that match her style.

Fresh flowers still popular with mothers

Webmaster — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Truro Daily

In the few days leading up to the second Sunday in May florists are kept on the move with a steady call for fresh flowers.

Westminster Flower & Jazz Festival offers gift ideas for mom

Webmaster — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Carroll County Times

Flowers and mothers go hand in hand, and Westminster, Central London has a history of successfully joining the two for its annual Flower & Jazz Festival.

Hyacinth Bulbs

Webmaster — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Freda Hymiak: Can I move Hyacinth Bulbs from one bed to another on April 4th of a year?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Yes, you can transplant Hyacinth bulbs in spring.

Make sure the soil you are putting them in is well drained and healthy.

The bed should be deeply prepared to keep them from rotting during the winter.

How to plant them:

Plant them 6-11 inches deep and throw in a few handfuls of Bone Meal before you set them down. Bone Meal won't burn the roots and it is great for the soil and the flowers.

Flowers Grow in Full Sun

Webmaster — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Beverly: What Flowers Grow Best in Full Sun?

Answer By The Flower Expert: These are some of the flowers grow in Full Sun.

Lupins [Lupinus polyphyllus]

Knautia - Melton Pastels [Knautia macedonica]

Lychnis [Lychnis chalcedonica]

Birds of paradise

Jasmines

Annual statice (Limonium sinuatum)

Bachelor's button, cornflower (Centaurea cyanus

California bluebell (Phacelia campanularia)

Chinese forget-me-not (Cynoglossum amabile 'Firmament')

Holly Flowers

Webmaster — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Carrboro Citizen

Holly flowers are really neat. Though not big and showy like dogwoods and magnolias, once you have looked closely at a cluster of holly flowers you may get hooked on looking forward to them each spring.

Flowers Attract Insects with Movement

Webmaster — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Popular Science

Flowers are known to attract pollinating insects through a variety of means, from alluring fragrances and nectar to vibrant colors and shapes.

Mother's day Sales

Webmaster — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:06:12 GMT

Mother's day is fast approaching. And every where the market is targetting Mother's day Gifts and Gift Ideas.

According to eMarketer in a survey, the average Motherâ??s Day shopper is planning to spend $139.14 on this upcoming holiday.

Marketers everywhere are looking at the event Mothers day from an additional point-of-view. They are having a deeper look into how to tailor their efforts to the "mom market".

With this in mind, you can believe restaurants are busy emailing Motherâ??s Day brunch promotions while retailers are emailing to hit up those looking for Motherâ??s Day sales.

But restaurants and retailers arenâ??t the only industries piggy backing off mommy day; salons are also busy emailing spa-day promotions.

While flower stores are adding Motherâ??s day promotions to their websites.

Overall, every industry has the ability to profit from this upcoming holiday.

81 percentage of marketers used email marketing to promote Motherâ??s Day last year.

Dead Gardenia

Webmaster — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Mary: Shall I cut off the dead Gardenia branches and also there are 2 live branches?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Yes, You can cut off the dead Gardenia branches and leave the live branches an see what happens.

Tulips blossom in Canada´s capital

Webmaster — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CCTV

The annual Canadian Tulip Festival again blossoms across the capital city of Ottawa. The city has become a huge garden where the national flower of the Netherland's flourishes in abundance.

How Roses Can Brighten Mom's Day

Webmaster — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Forbes

This Mother's Day, the flowers you send to your mother were very likely grown in South America--and they may have been picked or bundled by a mother there.

54th Flower Exhibition opens in Athens

Webmaster — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

setimes

The 54th Flower Exhibition opened in Athens's northern suburb of Kifissia. The event, which ends on May 18th, offers an opportunity to see more than 2,000 varieties of plants and flowers.

Blooming roses under technology mission

Webmaster — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Commodity Online

For the Kanchanjunga Floritech Society, Daramdin, winning the State level entry in the first International Florishow organized by Government of Sikkim from 14-16 March 2008 at Saramsa came as a huge surprise for the rose flower growers.

Floral parade in Putrajaya

Webmaster — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Star Online

A floral parade in Putrajaya, Kuala lumpur will be the highlight of the four-month long Flora Fest 2008 themed Colours of Harmony.

Albany prepares for 60th Annual Tulip Festival this weekend

Webmaster — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

FOX23 News

The countdown is on to this weekend's 60th annual Tulip Festival in Albany's Washington Park, New York.

Gardening gets into high gear in May

Webmaster — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Lynchburg News

Soil and weather conditions are ideal for gardening in May. Seeds are more likely to sprout than rot as the soil gets warmer this month.

Care for Baptista Plant

Webmaster — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Madonna: How to care for a Baptista Plant?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Botanical Name is Baptisia australis

Yes, you can prune the planyt.

Care for Baptista plant:

Baptisia prefers open, porous, well-drained, even sandy, soil.

To keep it in a more mounded form after flowering, you can shear or prune Baptisia into a low rounded form.

It tends to get big and floppy during flowering.

It will self-seed.

The focus is on flowers

Webmaster — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Scoop

This year's Auckland Flower Show at Alexandra Park Raceway will be a tribute to the floral tradition.

Most romantic of flowers shows its true beauty

Webmaster — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

canada.com

What's a garden without roses? Well, some people do love the serene green and cool shade of a woodland garden, but there is nothing like a rose garden for inspiring love and romance and for communicating the sumptuous abundance of summer. Everyone has their own idea of the perfect rose.

Tips For Saving Money On Flowers For Your Wedding

Webmaster — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CBS 11

Wedding season is right around the corner. But as money grows tighter in these tough economic times, dreams of a wonderful wedding with fabulous fresh flowers are wilting for many brides.

Iris Plants

Webmaster — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Terry: I was wondering if iris plants can be grown in containers? What precautions etc?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Yes, Iris plants can be grown in containers.

Put a layer of gravel on the bottom of a clay, pottery or cement container, then fill part way with a sandy (even stony) soil mix.

In the fall, plant dwarf iris (Iris reticulata), 7.5 to 10 cm (3" to 4") below the surface.

Place the pot outside during the late fall and early winter, then move it to a sunny spot outdoors in early January.

The reward will be a blue, white and yellow mid-winter display.

Once the bloom is over, fertilize the greenery with a few drops of diluted fish fertilizer, set the container aside in a dry, partly shaded spot and leave until next mid-winter for another blast of bloom.

Botanical crocuses, now available in a wide array of colours, also make wonderful container bulbs.

Some Great spring flowers for containers include:

Anemone blanda -Greek windflower

Chionodoxa -glory of the snow

Crocus -all crocus species and Dutch crocus cultivars

Galanthus -snowdrop

Hyacinthus -hyacinth, all cultivars

Iris -miniature iris, I. danfordiae and I. reticulata hybrids

Leucojum snowflake

Muscari -grape hyacinth, especially M. armeniacum and M. botryoides album

Narcissus -daffodil, including strong-stemmed taller cultivars and especially, shorter-stemmed and miniature varieties

Puschkinia, P. libanotica

Scilla siberica (early), S. campanulata [or Hyacinthoides hispanica] (late)

Kangaroo Paw

Webmaster — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Hansel: What climate zone is best for the Kangaroo Paw?

Answer By The Flower Expert: The climate zone is best for the Kangaroo Paw is USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 to 11

Holland Tulip Festival Starts May 8th

Webmaster — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

TownNews

Residents, friends and hundreds of visitors will gather in the hamlet of Holland May 8 through 10 to celebrate the 53rd annual Holland Tulip Festival. Thousands of red and yellow tulips are already in bloom for the event, showing up in gardens, planters and boxes all through the town.

Plans for pretty spring flowers in containers

Webmaster — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Dallas Morning News

Just like the candles on a birthday cake, a container bursting with seasonal color is the first thing you see in a landscape. It grabs the spotlight, drawing attention away from problem areas, and it is the easiest and least expensive way to add seasonal color.

Flowering bulbs give your garden flair

Webmaster — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

canada.com

Flowering bulbs are a major component of a garden's visual impact. They are the subterranean treasures that emerge from below ground to bloom beautifully year after year.

Healing Spa Luxury Basket Exclusively for Your Mom

Webmaster — Mon, 05 May 2008 01:31:24 GMT

The ideal gift for a complete mom could be this one. This Healing Spa Luxury Basket could be the right one for her which would be energising. With this Body Pampering Set her dreams could come through. You can delight her with these creamy orange cream filled truffles, and also a Sweet decadent tea opens with the crisp sensation of orange and lemon.

"America's Favorite Mom" Bouquet: Celebrate with Mom during this unprecedented day

Webmaster — Sat, 03 May 2008 05:02:28 GMT

Hi all, My name is Karina Carretero and I work with Edelman, on behalf of the "Teleflora Presents America's Favorite Mom" NBC special. Not sure if you all know this, but next Sunday will mark the 100th Anniversary of Mother's Day and NBC partnered with Teleflora for a national search to find 15 moms from all walks of life to come to the show to and share their inspiring stories. The 15 semi-finalists were selected from more than 15,000 online nominations collected at AmericasFavoriteMom.com. To coincide with this primetime special, they've also designed the "America's Favorite Mom" bouquet. Click here for more details about the bouquet, a one-of-a-kind floral gift full of exquisite pink roses, asiatic lilies and alstroemeria complemented by fragrant eucalyptus and pitta negra. The arrangement arrives in a gorgeous ceramic vase with a lustrous pink metallic finish and comes adorned with a commemorative gold metal medallion inscribed with the insignia America's Favorite Mom. The medallion is a replica of the 18-karat gold medallion the winning mom will receive on the primetime television special. If you want to make your mom feel like she's America's Favorite Mom in your eyes, then don't wait. Nine more days are left until Mother's Day! I hope you enjoy these videos of just two semi-finalists!

Rose fest to bloom in Temecula

Webmaster — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

PE.com

This weekend, the Temecula Valley Rose Society, California will present its 14th annual Rose & Arts Festival. The petal-filled event will take place Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Temecula Community Recreation Center.

Butterfly Bush

Webmaster — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Lee: How and When to cut Butterfly Bush back?

Answer By The Flower Expert: You can cut back the butterfly bush in winter but not in spring. In cold climates cut back around November.

How close you cut it depends on where you are. If you have a lot of heavy snow it's better to trim back to around 3 foot or so and mulch. If your snow if light then even a foot is okay.

It will grow back the next season, and it helps keep it under control.

Otherwise at least prune well each year and remove the old woody branches. In warm climates you may cut it back after blooming to encourage a second bloom. Deadheading the blooms can also extend the bloom time.

Fresh Cut Flowers

Webmaster — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Patti: What fresh cut flowers live the longest?

Answer By The Flower Expert: As a cut flower, Anthuria live 2-3 weeks, making them one of the longest lasting tropical flowers in arrangements.

Flowers at Night

Webmaster — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Val: What happens to flowers at night and why?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Many flowers have petals which are open during the day, and close up at night. These flowers are reacting to light or temperature changes.

Other flowers, however, remain open around the clock, while still others have unusual opening and closing habits.

All these habits are all related to light or temperature changes.

That is because, Heat makes the inner surfaces of a flower's petals grow. So when the temperature goes down, the outer surfaces grow faster than the inner ones, thus making the flower close.

Planting A Cutting Garden For Mother's Day

Webmaster — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

PR Web

Instead of giving mom a traditional bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day this year, give her something more endearing and certainly longer lasting.

Exotic and Regular Flowers that come in Purple

Webmaster — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Ziya Stansberry: What is list of exotic and regular flowers thta come in purple for friend's wedding?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Purple colored Exotic Flowers

Musas

Lilacs

Calatheas Heliconias

Tulips

Roses - Lavender colored Roses are existing but not true purple Roses.

Birs of Paradise

Callas

Regular Flowers coming in the purple color

Iris

Hyacinth

Freesia

Anemones

Lilac

Sweet peas

Liatris

Larkspur

Monkshood

Hydrangea

Trachelium

Asters

Veronica

Alliums

Phlox

Stock.

Now a days Carnations are also made into Purple colored carnations.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival extended to May 4

Webmaster — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Seattle Times

The Skagit Valley, U.S. state of Washington, Tulip Festival has been extended through Sunday, May 4, because of the late bloom in the flower fields near Mount Vernon caused by the cold spring.

Day Lilies

Webmaster — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Hemerocallis - or day lilies - are plants that suffer from prejudice. The first assumption, that they flower for a short time, is grounded in fact.

Pella Tulip Festival this weekend

Webmaster — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

skaloosa

The Pella Historical Society, Greece will present its 73rd annual Tulip Time Festival on May 1-3 to celebrate Iowa's most beautiful spring event.

Mother's day Flowers

Webmaster — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:44:42 GMT

Mother's day is the occassion to praise your mother by gifting flowers on her special day. Send flowers to your mother on her special day, Mother's day. You can send many types of flower arrangements like Casablanca lily which symbolises Love at first sight.

This lovely Red Roses and Casablanca Lily Arrangement is specially designed with the idea of making this arrangement the ideal gift for your mother. You can send this Red Roses and Casablanca Lily Arrangement to any place of the world internationally.

Calli lilies and Roses

Webmaster — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

By Corrie: Can I get Calli lilies and Roses in August 2009 for my wedding?

Answer By The Flower Expert: In comparison to the traditional white calla lily bulbs, colored calla lilies are spring planting, summer blooming, and continue to die down in the fall (referred to as senescence).

Well-known summer flowering bulbs are Dahlias, Begonias, Lilies, Gladiolas and Callas. Summer flowering bulbs are planted late spring.

A couple of months later they will bloom. Summer flowering bulbs will bloom in most climates but most of them are not winter hardy.

Hence in cold climates most summer flowering bulbs should be lifted and stored to be used the next season.

Availability of the flowers can be talked, only when you disclose your address.

Daffodil show draws hundreds of entries

Webmaster — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Public Opinion

In the daffodil world, Chambersburg is recognized as having the oldest continuous annual daffodil show in the United States, drawing entries from around the state as well as the region that includes Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

Top 10 Reasons for Artificial Plants, Trees & Flowers

Webmaster — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

theopenpress

Many people grow natural house plants in their home but these require a great deal of maintenance most people no longer have as they run off to their jobs. In this modern world many are turning to artificial house plants to cut down on maintenance.

Shiraz to Host International Flower Expo

Webmaster — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

PRESS TV

Iran's southwestern city of Shiraz is slated to host the country's third international exhibition of flowers and botanical products.

Exporting rose water

Webmaster — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Post

Pakistan produces best quality of flowers that include roses. This flower is called 'king of flowers' and is popular all over the world.

Spring Flower Show opens

Webmaster — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Knaresborough

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England Spring Flower Show, which opened its gates yesterday and will run until Sunday, is widely regarded as heralding the start of the gardening year.

J20 sponsors Earth Garden Festival

Webmaster — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

INDEPENDENT

J20, a great-tasting juice drink made of exotic fruit combinations, is the main sponsor of the Earth Garden Festival, a celebration of spring for all the family. The festival is being held at Ta' Qali, Malta on Saturday, 10 and Sunday 11 May, open from 2pm on both days. Other sponsors of the festival include Mirinda, Kinnie, Pepsi, Carlsberg, Cisk Export, Beck's and Vladivar.

Poinsettias

Webmaster — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Jo Prevatte: How do I get new poinsettias from existing plants?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Poinsettias are short-day plants.

To rebloom your existing poinsettia by Christmas, you need to expose it to natural day lengths from that point on. That means no extra light because excess light delays blooming (and the turning of green bracts to red).

Poinsettias are temporary houseplants purchased before the holidays in full bloom and discarded after New Year's Day. They can be kept and induced to bloom again the following winter, but this is a difficult process. To make poinsettia bloom for the next holiday season, propagation of the plant is necessary. You must take some special steps because of the sticky latex inside the stems.

Keep the plant alive through the winter and into spring. The best time to begin propagation is in the spring.

Cut a three- to six-inch section of the stem way from the end of a branch. Remove the bottom set of leaves from the cutting. If you intend to keep the parent plant, mist the area where you took the cutting with water to help prevent excessive sap from leaking out of the plant.

Dip the tip of the cutting in a jar of water to help prevent sap from leaking out of the stem.

Fill a three-inch pot with a mixture of sand and perlite. Then add a half inch layer of sand to the top of the mixture. The sand helps prevent the propagation from rotting.

Add some rooting hormone powder to the tip of the poinsettia cutting and insert it into the potting mixture. Water the propagation well at first. After the first watering, water only when the potting mix dries out. Too much water can cause stem rot.

Wait about two months for the poinsettia propagation to take root. When new growth appears, treat the poinsettia as a mature plant.

Daffodils

Webmaster — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Tina: When my daffodils have finished flowering should I cut them back or leave them to die?

Answer By The Flower Expert: If you have a nice sunny spot in your yard then you can plant them. Just make sure you leave all the leaves and greenery on the bulbs because they need to absorb all the sun they can get in order to rebloom next spring. The greenery will eventually die back after the bulbs have absorbed the energy.

As long as you experience a cold winter then you can put them in the ground and leave them there. If you do not live in an area where it gets cold then can leave them in their container and set them in a sunny location so they can absorb the light energy and then you will to keep them in the refrigerator during the winter months if you want them to bloom again.

Then it should be just fine for you to find a sunny spot in your yard to let them soak up the sun, die back, and then reemerge next Spring.

Colorful columbines always a garden favorite

Webmaster — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Daily Herald

When shopping for perennials in springtime, it's hard to resist a pot filled with blooming columbines. The unique and showy spurred flowers nodding above dainty clumps of handsome blue-green foliage are quite charming.

A Very Rare Flower

Webmaster — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Sowetan

She is a seed from the North, transplanted to Gauteng where she has been nurtured so well that she has bloomed into a rare and beautiful flower, the dewy petals and dizzying fragrance of which captivates everyone.

Send Flowers and Fruit Basket for your Mother

Webmaster — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:01:45 GMT

Here is a story to be told to the flower community. In these days last year, I was in a confusion as to which site was an apt one for me to guide me in sending flowers or rather any gift for my mother on Mother's day.

A friend of mine came to my rescue, and suggested me of this beautiful, lovely site called pickupflowers.com. I can say that, one can really rely on this site for any occassion through sending online flower delivery.

This is one of the best site I have ever come across.

This item consists of health and wealth. Coz, the gift basket consists of flowers for the mother as a token of Love, and plenty of fruits for her healthy living. This makes the gift item more meaningful.

Last year, I had sent this same arrangement, which had been developed by my flower arranger to my mother. She received them as a surprise, which made me feel the joy of my mother residing miles away.

As an avid gardener, love for her plants and flowers shows no bounds. This year also, I am sending the flowers for her to keep store of.

Come along and enjoy the flowers and bountiful of fruits.

10 top shade-loving plants

Webmaster — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Rocky Mountain

Though sun plants seem to get all the credit for showy displays, there are many shade plants with pleasing textures, forms and colors. Here are plants that not only will thrive in afternoon or full shade, but will liven it up, and make you want to plunk down lounge chairs and be surrounded by them.

Master Gardeners to host annual Flower and Patio Show

Webmaster — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Terre Haute

The Greene County Master Gardeners Association, Usa will host its annual Flower and Patio Show, "Welcome to Our Potting Shed" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Tulips On Troost In Full Bloom

Webmaster — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

KMBC

Troost Avenue is one of Kansas City's oldest avenues, and the Tulips on Troost project seeks to celebrate the avenue's past and improve on its future.

Specific Flower for Each Month

Webmaster — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Diana: Is There a Specific Flower for Each Month?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Yes, there is a specific flower for each month

Remide for Dayabitis

Webmaster — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Ahmed: Is There any Remide for Dayabitis in Aroma Therphy?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Essential Oils are used in Aromatherapy. Although essential oils cannot claim to cure diabetes, they can be used to reduce the side effects of diabetes related ailments such as ulcers, loss of skin integrity, and skin infections.

The use of essential oils can reduce inflammation, encourage cell regeneration, and eliminate infection. Some of the common essential oils that may be used are Palma Rosa, Rosemary, Juniper, Lavender, Tea-tree, and Peppermint.

Essential oils can also alleviate the stress of coping with a chronic condition such as diabetes and ease the burden of living with such a debilitating disease.

Aromatherapy is a known antidote for relieving stress. Some of the essential oils that can be used for reducing stress are lavender, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli and Germanium.

Some perennials prefer a spring spruce-up

Webmaster — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Greater Kashmir

Fall isn't the only season to pinch and prune perennials. Certain plants that make repeat performances prefer to be pampered in the spring.

Floral Scent's Polluted Descent

Webmaster — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

SCIAM

Shakespeare once said a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. And that's as true today as it was 400 years ago. What's different now, though, is that their smell doesn't travel as far as it used to. Or so say scientists in a study that appears online in the journal Atmospheric Environment.

Roseville Selected for 2009 Rose Parade

Webmaster — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

News10

The city of Roseville, California, United States will begin its centennial celebration next year with an entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

Chelsea Flower Show

Webmaster — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Metro

One of the first events of the London social "Season," the prestigious annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show flower show has been plant breeders favourite place to launch new plants for the last 85 years.

Flowers to be planted on the Moon

Webmaster — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Pravda

Scientists of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences Natalya Kozirovska and Irina Zayec proved it possible to plant herbs on the Moon. During the experiment they managed to plant marigold on the soil, identical to the Moon regolite.

Spring Flower Show

Webmaster — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Guardian

The Royal Horticultural Society spring show at the Horticultural Halls, Vincent square, London, is one of favourite flower shows of the year. The new hall houses nurseries from all over the country selling their spring flowers and the old hall houses the late daffodil competition and the alpine garden society show.

Tulip festivals herald spring

Webmaster — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Daily Herald

In Holland, Mich., the Tulip Time Festival, May 3-10, celebrates Dutch heritage and culture. It features millions of tulips, 1,400 wooden-shoed dancers, traditional street scrubbers, multiple parades, carnival rides, live entertainment and fireworks. Shop for arts and crafts, lace, foods and more at the Dutch Marktplaats.

Spring blossom might help lift your spirits

Webmaster — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

bucyrustelegraphforum

We humans aren't the only ones to experience a bad hair day. A cluster of low-growing pasque flowers can appear to be having such an experience right before they open to the warmth of spring.

List of Flowers and Plants from Africa

Webmaster — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Tanya: Can you give me a list of flowers and plants that come from Africa?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Dear Tanya,

List of flowers in Africa

Lampranthus and Mesembryanthemum

Crane flowers

Bird-of-paradise

Watsonia

Haemanthus

Cape-honeysuckle (Tecomaria capensis),

Cape-chestnut (Calodendrum capense),

Cape-primrose (Streptocarpus),

Cape olive (Olea capensis),

Cape-myrtle (Myrsine africana),

Cape fig (Ficus capensis),

Cape-fuchsia (Phygelius capensis).

butterspoon tree (Cunonia capensis)

Cape leadwort (blue Cape plumbago),

Plumbago auriculata (known as Cape leadwort or blue Cape plumbago

Bush lily, Clivia miniata), kaffirboom coral tree (Erythrina caffra), and kaffir-plum (Harpephyllum caffrum)

Scents and Sensibility

Webmaster — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

commentisfree.guardian

A flower exudes fragrance, each species with its own cocktail of aromatic chemicals evolved over millions of years to attract pollinating animals.

Shrub Roses Add Easy, Ever-blooming Color to Landscapes

Webmaster — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Mission Times Courier

Shrub roses are easy to grow and cover any landscape with gorgeous color and flowers. They look beautiful spilling over the sides of a container, either alone or mixed with your favorite perennials or annuals.

Acclaimed Cincinnati Flower Show In Bloom

Webmaster — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

WLWT

The Cincinnati Flower Show, referred to by Better Homes and Gardens Magazine as "The king of all flower shows," is now taking place at Coney Island.

Flower Expert of The Week - Paula Pryke

Webmaster — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Paula Pryke is one of the world's leading floral designers, a successful author of the most stunning floral art books and a great teacher of floristry. Ms. Pryke is an inspiration to novices in floral art and experts alike. She is a master in the Art of Floral Design, and the Paula Pryke Flower School,...

Flower of the Month - Mothers Day Carnations

Webmaster — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Miss Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's day, for the first time, sent 500 white carnations to the Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, in Grafton, West Virginia. She wanted the flowers to be distributed among the mothers. Then onwards, it has become a tradition to gift flowers on the Mother's Day as a token of thanks for all her love and care.

Peonies for Wedding

Webmaster — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Tanesha: Where to buy Peonies for a May 10, 2008 Wedding?

Answer By The Flower Expert:Dear Tanesha,

We are only the ecommerce site, but not the suppliers.

In my view, there are number of online sites which provide the flowers.

Time to smell the tulips in Ottawa

Webmaster — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Canadian News

Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy the three million flowering plants that fill the parks and open spaces in the Ottawa area during the Canadian Tulip Festival, which runs May 2 to 19.

Pansies Flowers

Webmaster — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Barbara: How to grow Pansies in April in Northern New Jersey?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Dear Barbara,

Pansies like sunny moist conditions.

They bloom best when there is ample water, but do not tolerate wet feet.

They are also heavy feeders, and a fertilizer formulated for blooming flowers should be applied every two or three weeks. Dead-heading your pansies will promote more blooms for a longer period of time.

Few pests bother pansies, slugs are the worst.

In the southern U.S states, pansies are planted in September and October to give us color throughout the winter. Even in the Upper South, here in west Kentucky, pansies are planted.

Not only can pansies provide color in the winter, but they can also be a part of the landscape during fall and spring months. In some cases, pansies can provide color in the landscape for as long as 6 months.

Pansies are the flowers blooming in winter. So, I think this is not the ideal time for them to bloom.

Beauties in bloom

Webmaster — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Athens Messenger

The washed out tones of the winter months have been replaced by a season of growth. Wildflowers are in bloom and the landscape of Southeastern Ohio is teeming with color.

Pollution 'dulling the scent of flowers'

Webmaster — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The Hindu

Pollution is endangering the most essential cycles of nature. A new study has revealed that pollution from vehicle exhausts is destroying the fragrance of flowers, and thereby inhibiting the ability of pollinating insects such as bees to follow scent trails to their source.

Coral bells bloom happily

Webmaster — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

ContraCostaTimes

Flowers are like old friends; they reliably bloom in the mixed borders each season, bringing with them memories of former times. The pastel colors of the spring garden are the promise of the seasons that will follow.

Flower show to bloom in Shanghai

Webmaster — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

english.eastday

The International Flower Show will be held as a prelude to Shanghai World Expo in the city from March 26 to 28 in 2010, Interflora, the world's largest flower delivery network and floriculture organization, announced on 17-4-2008 at a signing ceremony in Shanghai.

Flower Festival Begins in UAE

Webmaster — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Thaindian

The Al Qasba Flower Festival 2008, showcasing exotic flowers, has begun in Sharjah, UAE and will include entertaining street shows. The festival was inaugurated Friday by United Arab Emirates (UAE) Environment Minister Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, WAM news agency reported.

Spring Flowers for Everyone

Webmaster — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

In&Out

Every home can use a little flora and fauna. Green is the color of nature, the hue of life. Whether you choose silk or the real deal, here are some ideas to choose your style and help add life to your space.

Mothers' day

Webmaster — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:42:30 GMT

Mother's day is the ideal occassion to send gift to your mother. You can gift your mother showing all the Love and respect towards her.

Mother's day flowers are the perfect flowers for your mom. Gifts like Mother's day flower arrangments, Mother's day bouquets, Mother's day Gift baskets, Fruits and Flowery baskets, Gift Garden in containers can be given to her.

Using symbolic flowers with traditional meanings, one can put across what one has or want to say without you having to actually say or mumble something.

Silk flowers are easy, fun, cheap

Webmaster — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The News-Press

Pretty silk flowers are a great way to usher some spring color into your home. If you're new to flower-arranging, you'll need some inexpensive tools and equipment.

Gerbera Rust

Webmaster — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Lily: How to save Gerberas leaves from rust?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Dear Lily,

Gerbera Rust - Albugo tragopogonis can attack Gerberas and is not a true rust. On the upper leaf surface yellow-green spots appear, directly below these on the underside emerge cream coloured blisters containing the fungal spores. The disease is more prevalent in spring and can completely disappear in hot dry weather. Some species of Gerberas are more susceptible than others.

It will disappear completely in hot dry summer weather.

But for a safeside, spray a general fungicide through out the season. Otherwise it reappears.

Leaf yellowing in Gardenias

Webmaster — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Rae Goldberg: How to prevent Leaf yellowing in Gardenias?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Dear Rae Goldberg,

Yellow leaves (particularly seen in spring): Leaf yellowing in Gardenias and other bushes has generally been attributed to a magnesium deficiency and treated with applications of Epsom salts (sulphate of magnesium) but the plant is probably more in need of an all purpose fertiliser and a good watering.

Apply fertiliser in spring when weather begins to warm and yellow leaves begin to show.

Canadian Tulip Festival

Webmaster — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Canadian Business

For many winter-weary Canadians, tulips are among the earliest harbingers of spring. Spearing greenly out of winter beds, the majestic flowers hold the promise of longer and warmer days to come. For the City of Ottawa, the annual floral explosion has also blossomed into an economic bouquet: The Canadian Tulip Festival.

Relive the Plantation Days celebrates 'Festival of Flowers'

Webmaster — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Honolulu Advertiser

Relive the Plantation Days celebrates "Festival of Flowers" at Hawaii's Plantation Village on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Follow your nose to the sweet smells of spring

Webmaster — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Pittsburgh Entertainment

Spring is a nose's best friend. Each year, the season pulls our sniffers out of winter's doldrums with nature's sweet smells -- of grass, freshly turned dirt, budding blossoms -- that have emotional and olfactory heft. Memories of those scents last a lifetime.

The beauty of spring ephemerals

Webmaster — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Daily News Transcript

Spring ephemeral woodland wildflowers can inspire chlorophyll addiction, even in recalcitrant non-gardeners.

12th annual Garden Fair is April 26

Webmaster — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Carroll County Comet

Carroll County Garden Club, USA will host the 12th annual Carroll County Flower and Garden Fair on April 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Merchant's Building at Flora Community Park.

Increased entries for flower show

Webmaster — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Fermanagh Herald

Fermanagh Gardening Society held its 42nd Annual Daffodil and Spring Flower Show in St Macartin's Cathedral, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland on Saturday.

Plant Seeds This Spring in Michigan

Webmaster — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Alexis: Which Type of Seeds plant this Spring in Michigan?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Dear Alexis,

It's better to wait for the season to settle down, so that we can plan the type of flowering plants to be planted.

This is only my suggestion.

Since adverse conditions in weather may not be favourable to the plant planted, or it may not survive.

Information On Kaleidoscope four o'clocks

Webmaster — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Keeton: Are kaleidoscope four o'clocks on a vine or they a shurb?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Dear Keeton,

Yes, Mirabilis jalapa is a Perennial herb.

Kaleidoscope four o'clocks are a perennial from tropical America, the Mirabilis jalapa is cultivated in the United States as an annual except in USDA Zones 8-11 where it thrives as a perennial. Heat- and drought-tolerant, four o'clocks are easily grown from seed and will often return from tubers year after year where winters are relatively mild. Growing two to four feet in height, the plants prefer full sun and tolerate a variety of well-drained soils.

Picking flowers

Webmaster — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Knoxville News Sentinel

It's only human nature to be inspired by nature. Just ask the designers who have cultivated one of spring's most important trends - botanical prints. They have definitely taken a moment to stop and smell the roses and other flowers.

Daffodils helping make gains on cancer

Webmaster — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Cochrane Times

Buying some flowers to brighten someone 's day may also help make cancer history.

Al Qasba flower show set to open

Webmaster — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Trade Arabia

Al Qasba Flower Festival 2008 will open in Sharjah on April 17 showcasing a delightful collection of flowers from around the world.

Daffodils herald spring's arrival

Webmaster — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

AuburnPub

Every year Americans seem to recite "April showers bring May flowers" in anticipation of spring. We enjoy spotting the first green sprouts foreshadowing beautiful flower blooms that are a sure sign of rejuvenation and new life.

Flowers For Beach Wedding

Webmaster — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Cassie: Which Flower Decorated For Beach Wedding In Florida?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Dear Cassie,

Brazilian peppertree or Christmasberry, and many native varieties of Orchid flowers can be decorated for your beach wedding in Florida.

An enchanting exhibition of roses

Webmaster — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The News

An enchanting exhibition at the private rose garden of an eminent rosarian Ilyas Rizvi, The former general secretary of Pakistan Rose Society and a member of American Rose Society at Bani Gala Monday displayed a collection of over 2,000 varieties of roses.

Flower Show grows

Webmaster — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

The Enquirer

It's no longer just about the sweet-smelling flowers and knockout arrangements that get green thumbs itching.

Genetic mutation causes Tea rose scent

Webmaster — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

The origins of a genetic mutation loved by many rose growers has been pinpointed by scientists. A French team has now traced the DNA change that gives the blossoms of some roses the scent of a newly opened packet of tea, hence "tea roses".

Salt-resistant plants essential for spring

Webmaster — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Vaughan Today

Gardeners are usually the first to sing the praises of spring. After a long, gloomy winter, we?re more than ready to get outdoors and marvel at the crocuses blooming through the remaining crusts of icy snow.

Hyacinths For Easter

Webmaster — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

By Cathey Borowski: I got several hyacinths for Easter. The flowers are dying off and I am waiting for the leaves to wilt. How do I keep these plants over the spring & summer for fall planting?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Dear Cathey,

Hyacinths are perennials. The plants do die off and the bulbs are stored.

In colder climates, plant hardy bulbs as soon as possible after purchase.

In milder climates, plant hardy bulbs in late October or early November after the soil has cooled.

Keep them in the refrigerator or some other cool spot until you set them out.

In warm-winter climates you may need to pre-chill bulbs before planting to trick them into a dormant state. Simply place them in a container with a lid and put them in the refrigerator for 8 - 10 weeks.

Avoid storing fruit (especially apples) in the refrigerator while you are chilling bulbs. Ripening fruit gives off a gas that may stop bulbs from flowering.

Carlsbad Garden Club has kept flowers blooming for 75 years

Webmaster — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

SignOnSanDiego

"If you wish to be happy for an hour, get intoxicated; if you wish to be happy for three days, get married; if you wish to be happy for eight days, kill a pig and eat it; but if you wish to be happy forever, be a gardener."

Taraxacum Officinale Blooms Signal Spring

Webmaster — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Herald Review

Spring always brings early flowers such as crocus and daffodil to brighten up the area, but there is one other bright yellow fellow that arrives early as well.

Promise of spring

Webmaster — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

canada.com

Snowdrops and crocuses signal the end of winter and daffodils bloom when spring is more a promise than a fact.

Pollution stifling flower's scents

Webmaster — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

guardian.co.uk

The heavily polluted air of cities is destroying the fresh scents of flowers before they have had a chance to spread into the surrounding environment, according to a new study.

Mothering Sunday

Webmaster — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:24:32 GMT

Mothering Sunday in the UK is the equivalent of Mothers' Day in other countries. Gifting mothers on this day is the traditional one.

Flowers, Flower Arrangements, Flower Bouquets, Flower Baskets are some of the gifts prefered by mothers, as a woman always prefers flowers to other precious gifts.

Carnation is the flower symbolising mothers day. There are many number of flowers like Tulips, Daffodils gifted apart from Carnations.

Now-a-days, sending flowers online to any part of the globe has become a common happening. Sending Mother's day flowers to mother has become a must.

Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in the UK on the fourth Sunday in Lent since the 16th century. For a long time, it has been a day for saying or showing thanks for all the things our mothers gave us.

Mothering Sunday is always the fourth Sunday of Lent. In 2008, Mothering Sunday will be on Sunday 2 March.

Do you know, Why is Mothering Sunday on different days each year?

Mothering Sunday is not a fixed day because it is always the middle Sunday in Lent (which lasts from Ash Wednesday to the day before Easter Sunday).

Spring Flowers and Flowering Plants