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

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

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

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???

Ask the Expert: Identify blooming bush please?

This bush was planted by the home builder about 4 years ago, this year it was covered in these white/red flowers. Can you tell me what it is?

Thanks Michelle

You’ve probably heard the expression, “It’s the thought that counts.” That is very much the case with Mother’s Day gifts. I recently found myself scrambling among the mass of people shopping for something very unique and non-floral for my mother. However, I realized that there are many reasons why sending my mother a special flower arrangement is a unique Mother’s Day gift.

My mother is as unique as a dainty snowflake. She is among the most important people in Read the rest of Mother’s Day Blessings Are Small Wonders »

I spend a good majority of my time telling people about the benefits of using a real local florist; about the power of flowers and what a great gift they make; how to take care of the flowers they receive; and what flowers are appropriate for whatever occasion. Of course, I always picture people popping into their local florist to place their order or to pick up some flowers. But last Friday while I was thinking of blog ideas for this week, I made a note to discuss how to order flowers online. I thought this would be a timely blog topic since the Mothers Day holiday was fast approaching.

So Sunday when I was reading USA Weekend, there staring me in the face were the very tips I was going to discuss with all of you this week. Of course they had beaten me to the punch and done it quite well, especially since USA Weekend and Amy Stewart recognized FlowerShopNetwork.com as a authoritative place to find real local florists online.

So instead of reinventing the wheel I though I’d republish the tips written by USA Weekend on Sunday May 4th, 2008 –:
Buying flowers online

Read the rest of USA Weekend Tips For Buying Flower Online Reconizes FlowerShopNetwork.com »

Ask the Expert: What can I do to save my sister’s Peace plant?

My sister received a peace plant last November, 2007 as an offering for my mother’s death on the 12th. It was root bound and had to be transplanted into a larger pot so she Read the rest of Help Peace Lily On The Down Hill Slide. »

Ask the Expert: my son is having an outdoor wedding reception

In June it will be very informal type BBQ outside. What suggestions would you have for some sort of floral arrangement that is both economical and able to stand the possibilities of say wind..etc that day? Her colors are black, white and a touch of orange. We thought of tiger lilies will they be in bloom by June 14th? Besides putting something in a vase that could blow over what else can we do? Thank you. Diane

Ask the Expert: how and where do you snip the flower for replant  one is a golden pothos, other is a parlor palm i want replant.

Laura