Our region’s shrub form of hibiscus has a long and storied history in the garden, a history that starts in ancient Asia, where Hibiscus syriacus, the species we know commonly as Rose of Sharon, is native. While not native in Europe, Rose of Sharon was cultivated there for centuries and is referred to throughout ancient writings, including passages of the…
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The Gardens At Hampton Court
There was no abrupt transition from the style of the Middle Ages to that of the Renaissance in English gardens. Many Gothic features were long retained, of which remnants are still in evidence: the carved stonework, the conduits, the walks, and arbors. Trelliswork, as used to surround the beds, remained in fashion with slight variations throughout the reigns of the…
Gifts You Should Never Give To Your Girlfriend
Men and women are really different in many aspects: the way of thinking, their needs, expectations. For example, gifts mean a lot to women, but we can’t say the same thing about men. A woman knows how to ”read” the message that a gift is giving, but men doesn’t pay too much attention and importance to a gift. So, choosing…
Designer Flowers For Any Occasion
Designer flowers are a great way to show someone in your life that you are thinking of him or her. Designer flowers are created in beautiful arrangements and bouquets that are sure to please anyone that receives them. Designer flowers are special arrangements that have been created by some of the most famous names in the floral industry. These floral…
Spice Up Your Living Space With Flowers
Do-it-yourself home improvement is all the rage these days. Just flip on the television and you’re sure to run across a program to teach you everything from how to paint a room to how to replace your shower stall. But, let’s face it, even if you make those home improvements yourself, they can be quite costly. I’ve got a great…
Online Florist Versus Florist Shop
A florist is a person designing flower arrangements and selling them. The florist takes care of flower arrangements, which is an art of making bouquets, composition of ornamental grass, herbs, foliages and flowers resulting in a beautiful design. Nowadays there are numerous online florists in the internet. There are disadvantages and advantages in going directly to a local florist than…
Beautiful Silk Flowers
Nothing is as refreshing as having a fresh bouquet of Silk flowers in your home to brighten up your mood. Not only do they add some class but they make you feel better. If you want to enjoy the benefits of having a variety of Silk flowers in your home everyday but can’t afford the costs or bear to cut…
The Orchid More Than Just An Exotic Flower
Next to the rose, orchids are the flowers most in demand in both the private and commercial marketplace. No plant family has as many different flowers as the orchid family. Orchids are known to grow in most every part of the world with the exception of Antarctica and the deserts. Most African orchids are white, while Asian orchids are generally…
Wedding Bouquet On A Mission Keeping Up With Tradition
Flower bouquets the button hole and centre pieces will always be one of the star attractions at weddings. Flower posy/bouquets denote a blossoming maiden which evidently helps reflect her feelings and emotions. The planning of the wedding bouquet takes just as much careful thought behind getting it right for on the day as that of the wedding gown. Whatever race/religion,…
Send Pink Roses To Your Special One
For years roses have been considered as one of the staple romantic gifts, along with chocolates. Thus it comes as no surprise that men are willing to pay a considerable sum just to give a good looking, bouquet of fresh roses to their special someone. But what most guys do not realize is that there is a secret message behind…