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Flowers possess the inherent ability to brighten any occasion, be it a birthday party, or your favourite festival. Since the time festivals became such an important part of our lives, and the planning behind celebrating a festival so that it not only becomes a memorable occasion but a testament to our faith, festivals have been an accompaniment without which no celebration is complete. From...

Ways to Re-purpose Almost Dead Flowers When you buy flowers online, you’re sure to be pleased with their vibrant look while they’re fresh, but what do you do when they start wilting and dying? If you’re like most people, your instinct is to simply throw them out and opt for some new, fresher bouquets. However, just because your flowers are a bit wilted doesn’t...

Ditch the Vase: Innovative Ways to Display Your Flowers When you order flowers online or are the recipient of an online delivery of flowers, you’ll likely want to display your flower bouquets for as long as you can. Although some flower arrangements come in vases, all of them don’t. While you can always stick your flower arrangements in a vase, there are plenty of...

The medicinal properties of flowers which are commonly found in and around our gardens or at any florist’s shop is a lesson in healing much cheaper and safer than being subjected to a lot of other harmful medicinal practices. This knowledge is one which has been prevalent not only over a wide span of time but has also been shared among different countries and...

Low-Maintenance Flower Arrangements Sending flowers to a friend, family member, coworker or other recipient is a great way to show that you care, and it’s an ideal solution when you don’t know what to give the recipient. When you’re getting ready to schedule an online delivery of flowers, though, you might be despairing over what type of flowers you should send your recipient. If...

How to Keep Flowers Fresh with Household Items Flowers, though beautiful in nature, provide a pleasing effect and has its own charm and is a delight when someone sends it to you when you least expect it or for that matter from someone least expected. Flowers, being perishable in nature, do wither away in a few days even though the utmost care is taken...

Flowers that help in fighting cancer Periwinkle This pretty plant from Madagascar gives us two very important cancer-fighting medicines: vinblastine and vincristine. Vinblastine has helped increase the chance of surviving childhood leukaemia from 10% to 95%, while vincristine is used to treat Hodgkins’ Disease. Traditional Madagascan healers used the rosy periwinkle for treating diabetes. This led to its study by western scientists who then...

Dandelions Flowers Health Benefits The health benefits of dandelion include relief from liver disorders, diabetes, urinary disorders, acne, jaundice, cancer and anemia. It also helps in maintaining bone health, skin care and is a benefit to weight loss programs. These and other health benefits are currently being studied for complete validation by a number of international institutions. Despite the health benefits of dandelions, they...

The poinsettia is a culturally and commercially important plant species of the diverse spurge family that is indigenous to Mexico and Central America. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. It derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsetta the first United States Minister to Mexico,who introduced the plant into the...

It is the peak of Summer and this year the heat has been extremely erratic and temperatures have reached high degree’s than usual across India. Us humans are barely being able to survive these temperatures, hence one can image how this would affect fresh flower arrangements. Flowers go thru a long journey after being harvested and packed at the growers to being transported to...

If you are the one, who is looking to find the best combinations of the flowers, then there is nothing best than to have the services of the florists, which can be the best option at all. But, when we think to have the best combinations of the flowers, then we always take into consideration the freshness of the flowers available. So, ideally, the...

Roses and Lilies If you are looking to keep flower long so try one of these methods, it will help definitely. We know there are some flowers that are not only flowers for you. They are memories that you don’t want to let them go or waste. The methods are also important when it becomes important to preserve them for a longer period of...

How To Grow Orchids Orchids are among the most beautiful flowers of the entire plant kingdom, combining exotic looks with a diverse set of characteristics. Orchids are exquisite plants, compromising over 30,000 different species and over 200,000 hybrid varieties–making orchids the largest family of plants in the world. Capable of growing indoors and outdoors, orchids are no doubt unique and, unfortunately for some potential...

Prolong life of your flowers Cut flowers, whether purchased from the florist or cut from your own garden, will last much longer in the vase if you follow the simple guidelines below. Use a clean vase Start with vases that have been cleaned with hot soapy water to eliminate bacteria and fungi and then rinsed thoroughly. Prepare the flowers properly Cut just-opening flowers early...

How to Make Flowers Last Longer: 8 Pro Tricks If you’re looking for a way to make those Valentine’s Day roses, graduation bouquet, or anniversary arrangement bloom vibrantly and stay fresh for a few more days, try one of these tips that use household ingredients to make your flowers last longer. Soda Don’t throw away those last drops of soda! Pour about 1/4 cup...