July 03, 2020
Known for their bright blooms and fragrant foliage, geraniums are a popular, beloved summer flower. Not only beautiful, geraniums are easy to maintain and can thrive all year, making them favorites for garden beds as well as hanging pots. Several varieties of geranium exist, named for the unique scents they emit, including almond, apple, lemon, lime, nutmeg, and peppermint. Give Flower Works a call to see which varieties are available for you to bring home today and follow the tips below to ensure your geraniums stay happy and healthy all year.
Proper Sunlight, Soil, and Watering
Deadhead to Encourage Blooms
Prune to Maintain Shape
Overwinter to Keep Them Beautiful Year Round
Stunning, unique, and aromatic, geraniums are a popular choice for summer gardening that can easily transition to a lovely winter houseplant. Providing geraniums with proper sunlight, soil, and watering, as well as employing techniques such as deadheading, pruning, and overwintering, will ensure your plant stays healthy and beautiful all year long.
If you’re ready to add geraniums to your summer garden, contact Flower Works today! Our knowledgeable, experienced florists in Marquette, MI would love to help you choose the right geraniums to enhance your home.
October 28, 2024
The end of the month of October brings the celebration of Halloween, but it also is the time of year to celebrate the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Beautiful floral arrangements called ofrendas (or offerings) are made for this special day. You can make your own ofrendas with these five flowers to create a meaningful and beautiful arrangement.
October 14, 2024
This season is all about dark and moody hues that give a spooky look to floral arrangements. Colors such as purple, maroon, black, or dark blue hues give a different twist to a dark and moody arrangement. You can then add other pops of color, such as different shades of red, oranges, and even yellows.
October 03, 2024
With the coming of the fall season comes a plethora of colors, such as golden yellow, maroon, crimson, bright orange, and russet brown. These colors can be reflected in the changing leaves, pumpkins, gourds, and florals of the season. Even if you are not a florist, you can create beautiful centerpieces to use as decorations for your harvest festival celebrations.