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Valentine’s Day is approaching
This year when you are contemplating on that special gift, there are many types of plants that may be chosen that will be longer lasting and be more memorable than an arrangement of cut flowers that tend to fade.
When selecting a perfect plant to share your love and gratitude, you may choose a type of plant or color that conveys a message you are wanting to express. Orchids have a long bloom cycle that may be enjoyed for months inside a home and will be a repeat bloomer if properly taken care of. This plant represents love, beauty and strength. There are so many alluring species and cultivars to choose from that often I struggle to pick one. They are all so uniquely beautiful.
Hardy cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium) have vibrant long-lasting flowers at this time of the year that are embellished with heart shaped leaves that makes the perfect gift. Once the cyclamen goes into dormancy it may be cut back to encourage new growth the following year. Cyclamen has toxic properties in the bulb of the rhizomes. This plant is symbolic of resignation and represents that all good things eventually will come to an end that in turn will open new doors.
Lenten rose varieties (Helleborus orientalis) will bloom for months in the garden and it is refreshing to have some color at this time of the year into spring. The blooms are frost resistant. This lovely perennial will return next year to display beautiful flowers and will be remembered.
Miniature roses make an excellent gift as they can be enjoyed indoors in bright light for months offering colorful blooms. When the temperatures warm up they can be transplanted into an outdoor container on the patio or deck. Roses symbolize love, honor, beauty and passion. Valentine’s Day always makes me remember it’s time to prune my roses back hard in my garden so I may enjoy their new growth in spring that will be followed by an abundance of flowers in the summer.
February is also a great time of the year to start preparing for an edible garden space. There is nothing better than harvesting fresh vegetables farm to fork. When choosing where to incorporate a garden you will need to select a sunny location in the yard, ensuring there are no structures or trees to inhibit the sunlight in the afternoon.
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