Remembering Mom At Mother's Day

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

Tdeade Remembering Mom At Mother’s Day (NAPSA)—Ever since President Woodrow Wilson’s official proclamation of Mother’s Day in 1914, nervous husbands and eager children have struggled to find the perfect gift for Mom. One of the most traditional and appreciated ways to celebrate Mom is to give her the splendor of fresh flowers andplants. Whatare Mom’s favorite plants and flowers? According to a recent survey, some of Mom’s favorite plants are gardenias, hydrangeas and miniroses. Topping thelist of Mom’s favorite blooms arelilies, gerbera daises and roses. Here’s some advice on how to care for spring’s beautiful blossoms from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM: Arrange the flowers in a deep vase filled with lukewarm water, and then mix in thefloral preservative provided by theflorist. Remove all leaves from the stem that fall below the waterline in the vase, as they will promote bacterial growth. Use a knife or shears to cut an inch from the bottom of the stem while holding it under water. This allows the stem to draw in the water, instead ofair. Keep cut flowers and arrangements looking fresh by adding warm waterto the vase every day. A survey revealed that gardenias, hydrangeas and miniroses are favorite plants. Always keep the vase full, and change the water every three to four days. For maximum longevity, recut the stems whenever you change the water and keep the vase in a cool spot. Following these simple guide- lines will help Mom get the most out of her flowers. Click on 1800flowers.com on the Web for beautiful Mother’s Day arrange- ments, such as “A Lifetime of Memories by Julie,” an unforget- table gift that celebrates anything she’s ever meant to you.

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