End of season flowers

Dahlia Blossoms
To get the largest and best-nourished dahlia blossoms, cut off all but the strongest and healthiest main stem if the tuber produces more than one; then, after two sets of leaves have developed on this stem, pinch off the growing tip between your thumb and forefinger. This will force the development of four lateral flower-bearing stems, each of which will produce a cluster of flowers unless they are disbudded. To disbud them, pinch off all but the center bud on each stem as the buds appear. The nourishment that would have gone to the other flowers Croxteth will then be concentrated on the single show bloom on each stem. In midsummer, it usually takes about a month from the appearance of the original four laterals to the opening of the first flowers on the plant.

Basic flower arranging shapes
When you study most flower arrangements, you will readily discern that they are based on a triangular shape. Even when an arrangement is quite casual and loose, the underlying structure is still usually the triangle.
The triangle is a simple design and once mastered will provide you with the basis for all sorts of beautiful arrangements. It consists of different flowers serving three separate functions.
First, choose a selection of flowers and foliage to form the basic outline of the arrangement.
Secondly, add your focal flowers toward the centre of the arrangement. These should form a focal point to which the eye is drawn and should basically step down from one flower to the next from top to bottom.
Finally, add smaller flowers to fill in between the focal flowers and the outline.
Practice with this basic shape until you feel confident with it and then experiment using it as a base only. You will soon develop your own individual ideas which will provide you with the style you are most happy with. In no time at all you will be thiking a flower delivery Carltonville from your florist is a thing of the past!

Originality for men

When sending flowers to men, you must be original with your choices because women are different then men when it comes to personal choices in flowers. Consider a unique or personally designed flower vase. Why not include some tropical flowers in your arrangement or bouquet to add that extra bit of originality? If you decide to send flowers Eagle Pass then I'm sure you will reap the rewards later. These suggestions will definitely get your special guy's attention and gratitude.

Drying in a Microwave Oven
The newest way to dry flowers is in the microwave oven. Some flowers can be dried by simply placing them between several layers of microwaveable paper towels and heating for three to five minutes. If your microwave has a setting of 2 to 10, use 4. If it has a range of defrost to high, use the defrost setting. Allow the microwaved flowers to stand for 10 minutes, and then check for dryness. Most flowers, however, will need to be covered by silica gel before being placed in the microwave. The heat of the microwave speeds the absorption of mois­ture by the silica gel. Almost any flower that can be air-dried can be successfully dried in a microwave oven. It is also the best way to dry extra stems. Real stems give your arrange­ments a more natural look than stems made from Hendon florists wire wrapped in tape.

Boxes of flowers
An elegant box of flowers and foliage is a glamorous gift and makes an attractive alternative to a bouquet in cellophane. Boxes are available in different styles and sizes, ranging from a big box, capable of holding a large quantity of flowers, to the specially-designed slim box, containing a water bottle to hold a single rose for Valentine’s Day or a similar romantic occasion. The range includes white, coloured, patterned and printed boxes, with or without cellophane windows, and there are two basic designs — a one-piece folded box, with attached lid and special liner, and a two- piece folded box with separate lid (both ideal when having flowers delivered Wythall). Assembly is fiddly, but can be mastered with practice.

It's not all rosy . .

Although yellow roses are symbols of positive ideas such as freedom, marital bliss and friendship; they can also have some negative connotations. During the early part of the last century, yellow roses were known to mean lukewarm affection and sometimes jealousy. A yellow rose could signify infidelity within a relationship (not really something you would want to advertise). It symbolised the waning of passion; a relationship that has been reduced to a certain monotony and a relationship that lacks passion. This analogy could be why yellow roses could also mean farewell in certain circumstances.

Whenever you're unsure of the meaning of a particular flower, pick up the phone and contact your reseller of flowers Priesthill for some sound advice before deciding on the kind of flower you wish to send.