Archive for May, 2008

Honey, You’re A Real Gemini

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Gemini birthdays fall between May 21 and June 21. If the love of your life is a Gemini, he or she is probably known for being talkative, intellectual, and energetic. It may be difficult to find a unique gift as fun and fascinating as your Gemini but sending a fresh flower arrangement filled with alstroemeria, solidago, or daffodils is a very easy way to make your Gemini feel special. These beautiful flowers represent the Gemini astrological sign (more…)

Chocolate Brown and Baby Blue Flowers For September Wedding.

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Ask the Expert: September wedding what kind of flowers?

We live in the high desert in CA, the wedding is in September, the colors are baby blue and chocolate brown.  What flowers would you suggest?  We are on a limited budget.  I was even thinking of just going with white roses with a “splash” of blue for the for bride and an assortment for bridesmaids. What is a good flower that is blue? Kim

Grandmother’s Plant Has No Name - What Is It?

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Ask the Expert: What is this plant?

I have had this plant for 16 years. It belonged to my mother. It was given to her by her mother. I have no idea how old it is, but I love it. I seem to have a green thumb but I have no knowledge of plants. I hope you can help me. Thank you so much.
JeriPossible Callisia fragrans

Peace Lily Advice Is Great - But Where Do I Start?

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Ask the Expert: 10 year old Peace Lily w/issues…HELP!

I noticed that a lot of people received their Peace Lily due to the passing of a loved one and I am no different. Needless to say this plant is very special to me as it was received for my Mother’s passing back in 1999. At that time I lived in Indiana. Real cold winters and fairly humid springs/summers. The plant THRIVED! If it looked a little droopy all I had to do was water it and BOOM, up came the leaves. They bounced right back. I would sometimes get upset with the blooms when they would start to fade and drop all of the white “dust” stuff all over. Now I wish that were the case. I watered faithfully once a week sometimes a little in between, it was in my office so it had bright but indirect sunlight. I re-potted (more…)

Why Is My Peace Lily Black and Brown Instead of Green?

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Ask the Expert: Peace Lily brown/black leaves

We received a beautiful large peace lily as a gift when moving into our new offices. It has been going downhill and I’ve been trying to save it. Leaves turning brown/black. I trim them off. I repotted the plant. The roots seemed to be OK. I did purchase a clay pot with drain holes so used about 3″ of rock in the bottom of the pot. Will this work?
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Is This Palm Tree Looking Plant Poisonous?

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Ask the Expert: What is my plant and is it poisonous?

It looks like a tiny palm tree with various stems.
It is a house plant. Janelle (more…)

Spindle Palm Problem

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Ask the Expert: Why is my Hyophorbe Verschaffeltii dying? Spindle

I bought a beautiful indoor spindle palm tree. I transplanted into a larger planter, added soil, and watered it with miracle grow. Days later, I noticed that the leaves were drying out. I cut off all of the dry stems. I am now left with one stem that has not open yet. I am not sure if that stem is fresh or dry. What can I do to save this plant? Is it too late? Thank you, for your help. Rosa

Indian Blanket Flower - Oklahoma State Flower

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Ask The Expert: While traveling through Oklahoma I saw these beautiful flowers along the road. I was told they were called Indian Painted Flowers. I understand they are your state flower. Is there anyway I can get these flowers for my garden.

Thank you, Susan Hopkins

Iris Refuses To Bloom - A Deep Resentment.

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Ask the Expert: Why wont my Iris bloom?

My Iris’ get great green leaves but I fail to get a bud, which in turn I don’t get a bloom?

Mary Ann

Big Buds But No Daffodil Blooms - Why?

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Ask the Expert: Why wont my buds on my daffodils bloom?

My daffodils come up, get big buds on them but the buds never open???