Hanging Plants + Live Wall

Last week we did one of most fun projects ever which we're invited by Midici to do a hanging plant installation and a live wall. As you can see the hanging plants were perfect to frame the Midici logo and take up a lot of blank space. The hanging plants themselves were faux so it doesn't require any watering.

Installing the live wall was a lot of fun because we got to play around with a few designs before we settled on one arrangement. What the live wall consists of is Dracena Warneckii, Dracena Warneckii Lemon Lime and finally Pothos to give it an ombre of green effect. 

If you need someone to install a live wall or have any more creative ideas then please reach out to us at http://www.environmental-designs.com/

Flower of the month: Aster

Asters come in a great variety of colors including red, white, orange and various shades of pink and purple, these are usually used in flower arrangements due to the fact that they come in so many colors. Asters are also known to attract many butterflies so if you love butterflies make sure to add these beauties to your ever growing garden.

How to take care of/grow

• Make sure to plant your Asters in a full to partial well lit area. 
• The soil needs to be moist but well drained. Asters need a lot of water during the Summer. If you see some flowers falling change up your watering method because that's a sign of stress. 
• Add a thin layer of mulch around the plants every Spring. 
• Make sure to stake your tall plants to encourage growth. 
• Cut flowers back in during Winter after the foliage has died. 

I hope this helps with all your Aster needs! 

Flower of the Month: Gladiolus

It's that lovely time of the month again, time for another Flower of the Month post! Gladioli are amazing flowers and are primarily used for arrangements. They usually come in a lot of different colors and grow between 2 to 6 feet.

How to take care of/grow

• Plant your Gladioli in light soil and cover your soil with mulch. The mulch with provide moisture and keep weeds from growing. 
• Gladioli require a lot of sun so make sure to plant in a bright area and to water them regularly. 
• Remove the dead flowers and faded flowers for continuous growth. 

I hope this post help with all your Gladioli needs. 

All you need to know about Sansevierias.

Snake plants, mother-in-laws tongue and snakes tongue are some common names for the famous Sansevieria. If you have one then you know that caring for one can be quite easy but make a simple mistake and your plant will die from root rot and stink up your house. Here are some easy guidelines on how to make your Sansevieria grow beautifully. 

How to take care of your Sansevieria 

• When you plant your Sansevieria make sure you use a potting medium not garden soil so that way it can retain water better. When your Sansevieria's roots start to show at the bottom of the pot remove it and put it in a bigger container so it can grow. 
• Make sure you place your Sansevieria in a well lit room (by the window preferably)
• Sansevieria's don't like direct sunlight because it will start wilting. 
• Sansevieria's don't like too much water so only water when the soil is completely dry and water it only along the edges. 

 I hope this post helps with all your Sansevieria needs! 

Flower of the month: Larkspur

Larkspur, also commonly mistaken for Delphinium, is an annul Medetterian plant that's from the buttercup family. Larkspur produces lovely spikes of blue, purple, pink, or white flowers in spring and summer.  

How to grow/take care of your Larkspur

• When planting larkspur seeds, they must have a cold period before germination. Chilling them in the refrigerator works best make sure you chill them for at least 2 weeks. 
• Plant them in moist soil and chill them there for two weeks. Keep in mind that larkspur seeds often will not germinate at temps above 65 Fahrenheit. 
• Larkspur do not like to be moved, so plant seeds into their permanent location. 
• Staking the tall plants is another aspect of larkspur flower care. So make sure you stake them with a wooden stake that can accommodate the potential 6 to 8 foot growth.
• Make sure you water them especially during times of drought. 
• You can add fertilizer to larkspur to help growth usually every other month. 

I hope this post helps with all your larkspur needs! 

Flowers of the month: Roses

Ah june, the month of roses. Roses in june are definitely much sweeter then any other month because the sun is shining and it's almost summer. Wedding season is also upon us and of course roses play a huge part in weddings. These flowers are not only know for their lovely fragrance but also the elegancy and sophistication when used in a bouquet or arrangement. They come in many different colors and even some have an ombre effect just make sure you watch out for their thorns! 

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR ROSES

• Diligently water your roses. Soak the entire root zone at least twice a week in dry summer weather. Roses need a lot of water but make sure you don't drown them! 
• Use mulch. To help conserve water,  apply a 2- to 4-inch layer of chopped and shredded leaves, or shredded bark around the base of your roses leave a little bit of space between your mulch and the base of the roses. 
• Make sure you use fertilizer once a month between the months of April-July to ensure feeding and healthy growth. 

I hope you enjoyed this months flower of the month post! 

If you enjoy the fragrance of a rose, you must accept the thorns which it bears. - Issac Hayes 

Flower of the month: Lilies

Lilies are not only know for their beauty but also are magnificent flowers that command attention wherever they are planted. Lilies are valued for their very showy, often fragrant flowers. The 6 plain or strikingly marked petals are often trumpet-shaped, sitting atop tall, stems. 

HOW TO CARE FOR LILIES

• When growing Lilies make sure you plant them in the Autumn, they need some dormant time before they can fully start growing. 
• For active growing make sure your Lilies are getting at least 7-8 hours of sunshine. 
• If water is trapped beneath the scale then it will rot the bulb, so make sure you have a well-drained site. 
• Give your Lilies plenty of water. 
• Make sure you use liquid fertilizer twice a week for tall stems. 
• When you have tall stems make sure you stake them.

I hope you enjoyed this months flower of the month post! may your Lilies grow beautifully!