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Christmas Flower Traditions in Australia

Christmas Flower Traditions in Australia

In Australia, where December means summer sun, the festive season comes with floral traditions that embrace the unique beauty of the land Down Under

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Making Your Dollar Go Further When Shopping for Flower Gifts

Making Your Dollar Go Further When Shopping for Flower Gifts

Here’s how you can make your dollar go further when shopping for flower gifts with the best florist in Mornington.

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Blooms of Connection: The Positive Effects of Hugging

Blooms of Connection: The Positive Effects of Hugging

Hugging, often referred to as a silent language of love, has the power to transform a moment, leaving behind a trail of positivity.

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Painting Your Garden Blue: A Guide to Transforming Hydrangeas from Pink to Blue

Painting Your Garden Blue: A Guide to Transforming Hydrangeas from Pink to Blue

A quick and simple guide on how to change your pink hydrangea flowers to blue. The secret is to create an acidic soil. learn how to do that in your garden.

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Caring for cut Dahlias

Caring for cut Dahlias

How to take care of cut dahlia flowers and get the best vase life out of them. Tips and tricks from a florist - Flowers by Zak - in Mornington.

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What is the National Flower of Denmark?

What is the National Flower of Denmark?

Marguerite Daisy - The marguerite daisy, which, botanically speaking, is known as argyranthemum frutescens, and is the national flower of Denmark

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Why do we give flowers in sympathy?

Why do we give flowers in sympathy?

Flowers have long been a symbol of love, joy, and celebration. However, they also have a place in moments of grief and loss.

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Celebrating Love as a single person

Celebrating Love as a single person

Valentine's Day is a holiday often associated with romance, couples, and declarations of love.

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Aboriginal Flower Traditions

Aboriginal Flower Traditions

Flowers have been a part of human culture for centuries, representing various meanings and emotions.

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Getting it right for Valentine's Day

Getting it right for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your love and appreciation than with a beautiful bouquet of flowers?

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The truth about cut flower food

The truth about cut flower food

We’ve all seen those little packets of flower food attached to our flowers, and some of us even use them, whereas the rest ends up in the all-purpose kitchen drawer.

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Why do we want to give flowers?

Why do we want to give flowers?

With today’s high-tech and fast-paced lifestyle taking its daily toll on our lives, experts advise exercise and other personal lifestyle changes to relieve stress.

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Some frequently asked questions about Funeral / Sympathy Flower Etiquette

Some frequently asked questions about Funeral / Sympathy Flower Etiquette

Some frequently asked questions about Funeral / Sympathy Flower Etiquette

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When to cut flowers for your vase

When to cut flowers for your vase

Early morning is the ideal time to cut fresh flowers. The flowers have had the benefit of cool night air and morning dew.

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Which flowers to give for your Wedding Anniversary

Which flowers to give for your Wedding Anniversary

Flowers make every occasion just that little more special and wedding anniversaries are just the time to spoil your partner with flowers that tell them you love and adore them.

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Is this the end of florists?

Is this the end of florists?

Buckle up florists, it's about to get really interesting in our industry. Statistics released by IBISWorld revealed that the florist industry is actually in decline.

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Why are florists so expensive?

Why are florists so expensive?

Florists like myself are often seen as expensive and that we overcharge, especially when compared to flowers sold at supermarkets.

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