Some perennials, though, are best cut back in fall. Hosta, iris and daylilies don’t have rigid stems, and quickly flatten ...

Coneflowers provide seeds for birds and habitats for beneficial insects. Cutting them back in spring is ideal, but there are some times when fall is best.

Cass Flowers started as a flower shop in 1946, and later grew to include the Cass School of Floral Design, which was established in 1981. With over 30 years of experience, the school has taught floral ...

There’s nothing quite like receiving a fresh bouquet of cut flowers. They can cheer up a room, bring a bit of nature indoors and, if you’re lucky, release a heavenly fragrance. But nothing kills that ...

Adding fresh flowers to your home is a great way to brighten your space. Whether picking flowers from your garden for an instant pick-me-up or opting for a beautiful store arrangement, they can make ...

Cut flowers are a wonderful way to brighten any room. Bringing cut flowers into your home can cheer up the rainiest summer days and the coldest weeks of winter. But how do you make sure they stay ...

Question: I was told after crape myrtle blossoms fade all you have to do is cut off the flower heads and the plants produce more blooms. Is this true? Answer: Gardeners can increase the number of ...

Personal experience has taught me a lot about keeping cut flowers looking their best in hot weather. I did all the floral arrangements for my son’s wedding in Boston, and then acted as sous chef for ...

I believe in the wisdom of old wives' tales. Best way to soothe a bee sting? Apply wet tobacco. Need to nourish your rosebush? Toss some eggshells and banana peels at the base. I am a florist and my ...

Fresh cut flower arrangements are fleeting, but you can keep them lively longer by taking a few simple steps in selection, conditioning and nourishment. “Cut flowers generally last five to seven days ...