Whether your plans involve creating a mysterious Gothic-inspired garden filled with stone gargoyles and hanging vines, toning down the color scheme of a brilliantly colored garden or just being creative, an assortment of black flower varieties adds the perfect touch. ...read more
Mother’s day flowers are a nice touch when you want to show a woman that you love she is important to you. Ordering Mother’s day flowers in advance online helps to prevent you from forgetting that special someone on Mother’s Day and it is simple to do through any online flower website. Your loved one will be pleased that she was remembered on this special day. ...read more
Gathering wild flowers is a fun outing, and when prepared properly, they can be kept for a few days in a vase as fresh flowers for all to enjoy during the spring and summer seasons. Wild flowers can also easily be dried or pressed and used for framing or other decorations in the home. Learn how to cut wild flowers for vases. ...read more
Identifying a ground cover you are not familiar with requires a bit of investigation. There are several varieties of ground covers that produce charming, blue flowers in addition to blue wild flowers. In order to find a specific ground cover type, you will have to gather as much information about the plant and research a variety of sources about ground covers. Learn how to identify a blue flower ground cover with a few tips. ...read more
Lotus flowers are amongst the most popular and exotic types of flowers in the world. The meaning of the flower varies and is based on various cultures’ interpretation of the flower. The three main groups to distinguish the meaning and symbolism of the lotus flower were the ancient Egyptians, Buddhists and Hindus. ...read more
The largest blooming flower in the world is theRafflesia arnoldii. This extremely rare flower grows on a vine in the rainforests of Indonesia. It can reach up to three feet and weighs up to 15 pounds. This is a parasitic plant, which has no visible stem, leaves or roots. It survives by attaching itself to a host plant to obtain water and nutrients. ...read more
Painting your own flowerpot can be a fun craft for people of all ages. It is a great way to customize and decorate pots that can be used or give as gifts for special occasions and events. Be creative and have fun while painting your own flower pot. ...read more
Autumn flower arrangements can bring a little of that season changing feeling indoors. Go for natural hued flowers that resemble nature's color palette. Purple flowers and darker pinks make woodsy displays pop with the freshness of autumn. Create beautiful arrangements made out of natural branches for an attractive long lasting fall decorative focal point. Add contrasting autumn flowers right before a big event. Utilize harvest items and woodland theme elements to accent your unique arrangements. ...read more
Plant a container with spring flowers, and you can enjoy a portable garden anywhere or even bring your garden indoors. Choosing to plant flowers in a pot rather than directly into the ground gives you much more flexibility and is often the best choice for those with small yards. ...read more
Tissue paper flowers are an easy and inexpensive decoration used in many bridal and baby showers. They can also be seen as decorations on parade floats, at dances such as proms and semi-formals and as bouquets for Mother's Day. Since they are a very simple craft to make, you can enable the help of the younger generation to join in the fun of learning how to make tissue paper flowers. ...read more
Growing wild flowers is a simple process, highly rewarding and many flowers will reseed for beautiful gardens next year. Create one large flowerbed or plant a couple of small sized beds sprinkled in vegetable gardens for color and texture. Wild flowers can be transplanted from the wild, purchased as seedlings or planted from seed. Learn how to garden with native wild flowers by planting seeds. ...read more
Gardening and landscaping can be healthy outdoor hobbies. The joy comes when a designed creation turns out delightfully pleasing. It is best to plan these designs out in detail before planting time. Many people like to add purple to their gardens, window boxes or landscaping. Many flowers, bushes and shrubs come in this shade. To make an eye pleasing display, some people blend their flowers artistically. A gardener needs a list of purple flowers. ...read more
On February 14, people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day. It was originally a feast which honored a Roman priest and martyr of the same name. Flowers are customarily given as a gift and different colors and arrangements mean different things. ...read more
Flowers come in many types and colors. Identifying red flowers can be a little harder as there are subtle shade differences. This feat can be accomplished with some common sense and investigation skills. Soon you will find yourself a red flower expert. There are some websites dedicated solely to red flower enthusiasts. Using a computer can make identifying your red flower easier. Try to get a sample, picture or sketch the plant and flower. ...read more
All gardeners know that flower gardens can be expensive. Perennial flowers, or those that come back year after year, are the most desirable and the most expensive. However, there are many easy ways to get free perennial flower plants for your garden. ...read more
By Zzoeys at Citysearch May 11, 2012
The flowers were beautiful, the container unique and fun, the prices reasonable, they were delivered quickly and the staff was cheerful and courteous!! \t\nSuch a refreshing change to some of the other florists I've used. ...read more
By Anonymous September 09, 2010
This family-owned, second generation florist continues to design outstanding floral arrangements for all occasions with more delivery locations around Metro-Atlanta than any other florist. ...read more
By Guest G. at Judy'sBook February 19, 2010
I placed an order yesterday with Huff's Flowers and was impressed from the moment the phone was answered until the time the arrangement was delivered. I ordered a high style arrangement and asked for specific flowers not normally in stock ... ...read more
Grandparents Day is September 12. Deliver a surprise that says "we love you" with a floral arrangement from Carithers Flowers. History of Grandparents DayIn 1970, Marian McQuade, mother of fifteen children, grandmother of forty-three, and great-grandmother of ten, began campaigning for a special day to honor grandparents. Her unique situation drew national attention, and in 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Celebrating Grandparents Day Grandparents Day is a day when grandparents and grandchildren can connect with each other and express their love in a variety of ways. Whether your grandma or grandpa lives around the corner or across the country, show them how special they are to you with one of the beautiful selections ofgiftsand flowers from Carithers Flowers. The "pick a price" option on theCarithers Flowerswebsite (www.carithers.com) will allow you to choose your Grandparents Day flowers, gift baskets, and plants in a variety of styles from large to small, modest to grand, and to fit every budget. About Carithers Flowers Carithers Lawrenceville Florists, voted Atlanta's Best Florist by Consumers Choice, is recognized as one of the Top 25 Florists in the Nation by FTD. Award-winning florist, Charles Carithers perpetuates the customer-focused tradition that he and his family-owned business have followed for three generations. Allow Carithers Flowers the honor of designing and delivering your Grandparents Day flowers this year. Visit Carithers Flowers online atwww.carithers.comor call (404) 418-7443 to place your order today. Carithers Flowers offers same-day flower delivery in Atlanta and across the United States. Shop now and save up to 20% off special occasion gift baskets today! ...read more
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