Everyone likes the smell of fresh flowers in an arrangement, but sometimes the cost and hassle makes it prohibitive. Instead, why not try your hand at crafting your own arrangement using silk flowers? It's much less expensive and you don't have to worry about ruining real flowers in your initial attempts. 1. … [Read more...]
ProFlowers Promotions: 50% Off 15 Tulips for Mom
May 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I know that buying gifts can sometimes be hard, especially if the person for whom you're buying the gift is really special like your mother. Mother's Day is right around the corner and if you are still stuck in the mud over what to get her, visit Proflowers.com. Flowers are wonderful gifts that moms … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget About Native Flowers
April 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
The new gardener - and even some old pros - tend to stick to the more exotic types of flowers when starting their garden. They go to the greenhouse, or store, and see the beautiful colors and large blossoms and think, “I would love to have that in my yard.” The problem is that the more exotic … [Read more...]
Gardening: Start Thinking About Your Garden
March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s that time of the year again, folks. The temperatures are warming, the snow is melting and the buds are showing up on the trees. Spring is coming fast, and it's time for you to start thinking about your garden. Don’t let the season of life pass you by without putting out some beautiful flowers … [Read more...]
Stop and Smell the Roses
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here in Illinois, we are having a banner day of nearly 60 degrees. It would appear mother nature has taken a temporary hiatus and left us with a few days of bliss before returning to let Old Man Winter go wild. I hear he gets a T-shirt. I am reminded that spring is coming and that despite harsh winds … [Read more...]
Flower Power: Fresh Cut Vs. Silk Flowers
August 11, 2010 By 1 Comment
Few things can brighten up a home more than a vase filled with flowers, but what kind of flowers are best for you? I'm not talking about gerbers instead of carnations, but real fresh cut flowers versus silk. I have always been a sucker for fresh cut flowers, especially if they came from my own garden, … [Read more...]
Spring Design Tips: Flower and Vase Combinations
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
So it's spring. Birds are in the air, the first green leaves are popping out, pollen is giving you lots of allergies, but your house/apartment/dorm is decidedly... boring. Make your house feel like spring with a rustically romantic makeover. Flowers are an easy and timeless way to freshen up a … [Read more...]
Do it Yourself: Prepping the Garden for Spring
March 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
We may be a little early for April Showers bring May Flowers, but it's never to soon to start preparing your spring garden bed. Think about the colors and location you would like, make sure there's going to be lots of sunshine, and don't forget to think about management. Are you the queen of all green … [Read more...]
Plan to Take Advantage of Daylight Savings & Plant Roses
March 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I recently read that March is the best time to start planting roses. Roses are a type of plant with a bare root. These types of plants grow best when the roots have time to develop into a root system before the weather is warm. By the time that spring approaches, your flowers will be ready and able … [Read more...]
