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Three New Things to Do with Flowers

by Mary Ann Romans

23 May 2009 09:41 AM

The spring and the summer are wonderful seasons for taking advantage of the bounty of beautiful flowers.

Fall Planting

by Mary Ann Romans

25 Sep 2008 06:11 PM

Now that the temperatures are bringing crisp mornings and gentle breezes, it is time to start thinking about incorporating fall colors into your home landscaping through flowers. There are a few reasons why fall plantings of flowers are important.

A Guide to Fall Mums

by Mary Ann Romans

31 Aug 2008 06:21 PM

Mums are here. There is no other flower that really makes me think of the fall season. The colors of rusty orange, golden yellows and even green really stand out in the warm light of autumn. There are so many different types of mums. Which ones are right for your decorating? Here is a guide.

Choosing Flowers with the Color Wheel

by Mary Ann Romans

16 May 2008 10:33 AM

Whether you are planning a window box or a garden, knowing which colors of flowers go together and what their impact will be is an important planning step. You don't want your flowers to clash, overpower or get washed out. And different colors can convey different moods and looks.

Choosing Flowers for Your Window Box

by Mary Ann Romans

15 May 2008 03:53 AM

A window box can add a great deal of curb appeal to your home and create a beautiful foreground when you gaze out of the window. Window boxes can really transform a plain window. In fact, that is what window boxes have been doing for centuries.

Dahlias

by Mary Ann Romans

13 May 2008 01:49 PM

Dahlias have a special place in my heart as a flower because of the association I have with them when I was first dating my husband.

Bring a Spring Planter Indoors

by Mary Ann Romans

12 Mar 2008 08:54 AM

You can bring a little touch of spring into your home with this dramatic display that will give your room a new look that makes a dramatic statement. What you will need for this idea is an outdoor planter vase. There are many options to chose from.

Designing The Perfect Mother's Day Flower Arrangement

by Michele Cheplic

11 May 2007 10:15 AM

What mother wouldn't appreciate receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers on Mother's Day? Yesterday my 3-year-old presented me with a heap of crunchy grass blades and declared the "bouquet" my Mother's Day present.

Picking The Right Flowers For Valentine's Day---The Day I Bought Flowers For A Boy

by Michele Cheplic

02 Feb 2007 01:34 PM

Roses are Red Some Orchids are Green I Love You A Lot Despite the Miles In Between That was a poem I wrote in 1991 to my then boyfriend (we lived 500 miles apart at the time). I know. I'm not much of a poet, but to make up for my less than stellar prose I also sent him flowers.

Valentine's Day And Your Garden

by Michele Cheplic

31 Jan 2007 11:01 PM

Flowers and Valentine's Day-it seems you can't have one without the other. But for many of us, February is not the exactly the best time of the year to create bouquets from our own gardens.



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