What are some flowers that bloom all year long or last a long time?

March 8th, 2010

summer ? asked:


I want to make flower gardens in my yard, but I want flowers that bloom often or last a long time. I don’t like flowers that last 2 days and then they are gone.

Thanks for answering this.

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What flowers are best grown in a planter?

March 1st, 2010

merrilee1957 asked:


I will be moving to a place and have no back yard to plant. Right outside my door, I can put a planter and I would like to plant flowers. I would like to have color throughout the year, all 4 seasons. What are good choices in New Jersey?

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How can I store my silk flowers without crushing them?

February 26th, 2010

luv’nthe80s asked:


I am beginning to make flower arrangements and need a safe way to store the flowers that aren’t yet in arrangements so they won’t get crushed. Some flowers will snap back but some won’t, I don’t want to find out if mine will or not as some of them are a little expensive. I currently have them loosley stored in stacked boxes inside a small walk-in closet. I would like a way I can store them upright where I can see them and not have them all smushed together. Thanks!

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February 16th, 2010

Ena Taylor asked:


 

Flowers are the most beautiful gift for your loved ones. It is the best way to convey your message and enlightening your thoughts. They express feeling in such a wonderful way that it will definitely bring smile on the face of recipient. It is very difficult to select a perfect gift for your near and dear ones; you can consider flowers as a gift because it shows gratitude, love and care for them. It is very difficult to express all your feelings in word but flowers can express all your feeling and sentiments without actually saying anything.

If you already purchased a gift for your love ones, a single flower will enhance the beauty of gift. Flowers can be gifted on any occasion like wedding ceremony, anniversaries, birthday, valentine’s day, mother’s day, father’s day etc. It is perfect way to show your love and care for your near ones.

If you want to show your feeling for the near one in the traditional way, nothing is impressive then flowers. If you are sending flower of someone you should first consider the liking and disliking of that person then send flowers according to his/her taste. You should know the taste of flowers according to the occasion like you should buy bouquet of mix flowers on the wedding ceremony or anniversary party, bundle of roses or other flowers on birthday parties etc.

With the advance technology, you can send and buy flowers online. Lots of online florists are available on the Internet. Most of them have their own website, just go through them and view their gallery for flowers. Most of the people don’t have time to go to the market and buy flowers, so online florists are the best medium for them to send flowers or to purchase flowers for their love one. Wherever you are in the world and you want send flower to love one whether in national regions or international regions, just use your PC and order flowers. These online florists have their contacts almost in every part of the world and place your order within a few hours or in a single day. They will send fresh flowers. They have system for paying online through different mediums like credit cards and debit cards.



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How do I calculate costs for DIY wedding flowers?

February 11th, 2010

Imbue asked:


I’m planning on creating my own flower arrangements for my wedding but I’m running into issues when I try to calculate costs. I have no idea how many flowers I need for the arrangements. Does anyone have any suggestions for ways I can calculate this ahead of time? Or know of a book or website that will give me some instructions? Thanks!

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January 30th, 2010

Ava Rose asked:


An anniversary is a very special day. There is simply no nicer way to commemorate and share this day than with a gift of beautiful anniversary flowers. Even though your loved one knows how much he or she means to you, expressing your deepest emotions by sending anniversary flowers will make the day even more meaningful.

Anniversary bouquets are available in a number of different styles. You can choose the specific type of flower that your loved one likes the most, or select an assortment flowers arranged in a vase or wild flowers wrapped in a bouquet. While all of these flowers are exquisite, basing your choice on your loved one’s own personal tastes and preferences will result in her being completely thrilled when she receives it. Think of why you selected the type or color of the flowers you had delivered and share that thought with her.

In addition to the flowers themselves, your local FTD florist can include extra gifts to make the day even more special. Whether she would prefer an exhilarating spa treatment, a bunch of colorful balloons, or gourmet chocolates, these are some of the possibilities available to include in your anniversary gift.

Anniversary flowers are also a wonderful gift to present to a couple you care about on their anniversary. You may have dear friends, a married child, or parents who are celebrating a wedding anniversary. Whether they live in Florida or another state you can send them flowers from your Florida florist. You can even surprise them with flowers delivered for their anniversary party, you can select the arrangement that is just right for them and your Florida florist will make sure they get there. They will surely be delighted when they receive this very special flower delivery to their home.

Whether you and your loved one are preparing to celebrate your own wedding anniversary, or if you are looking for the perfect gift for someone else’s anniversary, flowers will add the nicest touch to the day. Your Florida florist can help you to make this wonderful day more memorable with the floral arrangement best matched to this joyous occasion.

My choice for the best flowers to send for for an anniversary are those based on the wedding flowers of the people that are celebrating. Do a little research or look at some old pictures and make it extra special.

Sending flowers is more about the thought you put into it then it is about the actual flowers. If you show that you really care and sent a very thoughtful gift you will both get more from the flower order.



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January 20th, 2010

Vikram kuamr asked:


 

Would not it be great to wake up and smell fresh fragrant flowers every morning?  You can most certainly have this if you have a nice little garden by your window. But what if you don’t have space around your house for that wonderful Eden? So what you do is install window flower boxes. And most likely they are the fragrant flowers and plants signaling a coming of a new season.  For every season there is a different scent.  Christmas holiday is ushered in by the smell of pine trees and evergreens.  The smell of hyacinths is the dawning of spring.  As the season moves on, burnt leaves tug at the heart for summer has passed.  Window flower boxes start to smell with fragrant flowers as well with leaves sticking to the sides of the window boxes.

 

Just as the colors of the blooms are a feast for the eyes, the aroma and fragrance of flowers is fodder to the soul. Yearlong fragrant flower garden can be possible.  But it is not only flowers that can emit the most tantalizing of scents.  There is also fragrance and aroma in leaves, stalks, seeds, and oils.  Similarly there is a degree of fragrance in every flower.  This is due to climate and temperature change and time. Some flowers exude the smoothest of fragrance in the middle of the night while others are in full blast in the morning.  Flowers in window boxes can likewise emit aromas.  These window flower boxes afford a sniff of scented air when the windows are opened.

 

Starting a fragrant garden can be exciting.  It is important to have the right mix of fragrant flowers in your window flower boxes.  A wrong combination may not bring out the best fragrance from your flowers.  You can even mix other plants instead of just having fragrant flowers in the window boxes. And finally we get to enjoy the aroma in and out of the house. Upstairs you have the window flower boxes to take care of the fragrance.  With that plan you have sort of covered the basics.  Fragrance is enjoyed anywhere in the house. 

 

Then we consider which flowers have the highest degree of fragrance at certain time of the day and of the season. The scent has its own function.  Men and women alike use perfumes and colognes to attract each other.  The flowers have their fragrance to attract the butterflies and other insects to spread out their pollens for a rebirth.  Next consider fragrant flowers that grow and bloom in different seasons.  Just a little diligence can make you grow fragrant flowers all year long.  You can do research to get a list of fragrant flowers and trees that grow in spring, summer, autumn and winter.  Plant Magnolia in spring, azalea in summer, for autumn the falling leaves of the seven-son flower and winterhazel shrubs for winter.  There is always a reason for everything.  Everything is in its place and a place for everything.  Spoil yourself.  After all you planted the fragrant flowers some in window flower boxes and other window boxes.

 

Vines and perennials aside from fragrant flowers can equally emit aroma as strong as those of fragrant flowers and herbs.  Care should be given because there are elements that can destroy the fragrance of the flowers.  Climactic conditions, less water and simmering heat retard the smell of the flowers.  But fragrance is intense when the air is caressing and soft and the moisture content of air is high.



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what flowers do best in a flower bed in FL?

January 16th, 2010

Bonnie A asked:


I have tried several beautiful flowers in my flower beds in front of my house but they just don’t last in this Florida heat even though I water them well in the evenings. What flowers can I plant either annuals or perenials that will last in our heat?

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What cut flowers will die in less than a week?

January 15th, 2010

I’m bored of being bored asked:


I have to do an experiment to compare the effects of different substances in the water of cut flowers, to see how long they will survive. eg. one will have bleach, another will have lemon juice. etc. the experiment will have to be conducted over one week. so I need flowers that once cut, will die in about 6-7 days. does any of yous know ones that will suit?

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what are some easy flowers I can grow in my backyard garden?

January 5th, 2010

katythelazycat asked:


I want to make a small flower garden. what are some easy growable flowers that can stand humid weather?
that are pretty of course

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