There’s nothing more beautiful than a blooming bouquet of flowers to brighten up a room. All cut flowers need proper care for the best possible vase life. Whether you are a grower, retailer, or consumer, the correct treatment can extend...
Flower season brings with it all kinds of possibilities for the garden. You can maximise the value of your bulbs by following some basic bulb care, and the wide variety of products on the market make this so much easier...
Chrysal is an innovative company that supplies high-quality products to consumers. Their post-harvest and flower food products were designed to keep flowers looking vibrant longer, and stall the wilting process. Anyone who has ever had to pay for a bouquet...
Summer is the season to rise, shine and celebrate the warmer days and shorter nights. Gardens burst into life, parading vivid colours and glowing sweetly with delicate fragrances. A garden that beckons you outdoors takes some planning and preparation beforehand....
Today, let’s talk practicalities: we are approaching winter; what’s to be done right now? Let’s recap briefly: We planted our spring flowering bulbs in the autumn just as the soil cooled. Why? Because the drop in temperature was the trigger...
By the time I arrive at the end of August, I’m tired of the cold, drab world. I’ve had enough of thick socks and boots. I want to fling all the windows open and sit at my desk without a...
When the Flemish botanist Clusius travelled through Spain in 1564, he was so fixated by the blue Iris xiphium that he sent bulbs back to Belgium, introducing what is known as the Spanish iris to the country. Fast forward to...
It’s a common belief that good things come in threes. Chasmanthe holds a very strong case for this rule of thumb. With three species included in this genus, it’s a triple whammy of iridescent goodness, ready to be planted over...
This week let’s talk about keeping bulbs in containers. Whether you go for a single perfect specimen in a delicate, beautiful pot placed at a focal point in your home, or a living bouquet of flowers in a huge urn...
