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About Gina Samarotto. asla, apld
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I am a former National Garden Accredited Judge of Design and Horticulture and ran a design business for many years. I am a certified Master Gardener, American Society of Landscape Architects and Association of Professional Landscape Designers accredited and have worked for more than ten years as a professional designer. My work has appeared in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine as well as other publications. I am the recipient of more than two dozen design awards. I will happily accept floral, horticultural, interior design and garden design questions.

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ALSA, APLD, NYS Certified Master Gardener, NGC Retired Judge

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Gina Samarotto. asla, apld 
In Category  Floral Arrangements

SubjectDate Asked

Topiary7/3/2008
  Q: I would like to create a few topiaries no larger than 3 feet in height shaped like animals for my ...
  A: Topiaries, particularly very elaborate animal ones, are great fun; but they are also a very time ...
cut peony flowers6/11/2008
  Q: Please can you tell me the best way to get peony blooms to open quickly.
  A: You see ants on peonies for a reason.. they eat the nectar that seals the bud shut! Other than ...
Floral design class or school6/3/2008
  Q: I prepare floral arrangements for my church each sunday, I am self taught. I want my flowers to be ...
  A: Congratulations on your new career! What I can tell you is this... do not waste your time or money ...
Selling silk arrangements5/16/2008
  Q: I need advice on how to sell silk arrangements online. My job is slowing down for the summer and I ...
  A: It's difficult to do since the shipping is always an issue. However, what I would suggest is that ...
sunflowers5/14/2008
  Q: Are all sunflowers yellow? If not what other colors are they?
  A: The sunflowers, or Helianthus annuus, is an annual plant native to the Americas in the family ...
Lace Bug5/13/2008
  Q: What is the choice of controlfor this pest on a pieris japonica? and where do they over winter? How ...
  A: It was absolutely my pleasure and thank you for your very kind words!!
Preseve a rose4/19/2008
  Q: I'm doing flower arrangements for my friend's upcoming wedding. I'll quickly run through my ...
  A: In cool water and in a cool room, there is no reason why the roses should have popped for quickly. ...
Hydrangeus4/16/2008
  Q: I just put some hydrangeas in an oasis, and they wilted a few hours later. Do they work in oasis, ...
  A: No, Hydrangeas don't do well in wet foam. Theyneed a great deal of water drawn quickly. The best ...
My Calla Lilli4/6/2008
  Q: I my husband got me a calla lilli the other day. I noticed that the soil was dry and wanted to re ...
  A: Unfortunately, you should never transplant or otherwise disturb the root system of any plant while ...
Church Pew Ends3/31/2008
  Q: I'm organising and arranging my own wedding flowers. Luckily I'm quite savvy with bouquets, ...
  A: I've always chosen to use pull bows, but I do like to put fresh foliage and / or blooms in the ...
Semi permanent arrangements with moss3/30/2008
  Q: I am looking for directions for the construction of a "moss mound" in a container to use in my ...
  A: If you are looking for a dried arrangement, they are readily available pre made. Or, you can simply ...
casket saddle3/12/2008
  Q: Recently I drove my mother to the cemetery to check on her brother's grave. Near by his plot is an ...
  A: Ostensibly, you could use one for an arrangement that was to hug over another object. I've used ...
Casket Spray2/13/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you have a directions sheet that will help me put a casket spray together. I want ...
  A: There is something called a casket saddle available at floral wholesalers. Caged to fit over the ...
White Roses2/4/2008
  Q: ..I am looking for a white rose that is large for hand held bridesmaid bouquets. Any Suggestions? ...
  A: What a super question! You've done your homework. Try Bingqing, a new rose cultivar. The flower is ...
tall silk flowers in tall vases2/3/2008
  Q: We want to arrange tall silk hydrangeas in a tall clear vase for a wedding. We can't seem to keep ...
  A: I believe you had asked this previously... so it's great that you've provided enough information ...
colour match for table2/3/2008
  Q: I have bought a painting by Gish of still life with plums. My drapes are about the same blue. What ...
  A: I'd love to see you use complimentary colors and textures rather than going too "matchy" with the ...
How to make an floral arrangement1/28/2008
  Q: I need to know how to make my silk flowers come together in a 16 inch vase I have roses, wisterias, ...
  A: If the opening of the container is small, you can't really use foam unless you use the container as ...
Hydrangea in oasis1/28/2008
  Q: What is the best way to condition hydrangea's for use in oasis in wedding arrangements. (I will be ...
  A: When not conditioned properly, Hydrangea will drop their head and not be very appealing. A good ...
tall vase arrangements1/27/2008
  Q: What else can I use instead of filling the whole vase with floral foam? Is there any other way to ...
  A: For tall stems with heft, such as the ones you mentioned, foam isn't necessary. You can simply cut ...
Tall round centerpieces1/26/2008
  Q: I want to have tall centerpieces for my wedding- round carnation balls on top of pilsner vases. How ...
  A: It's definitely doable! First, don't limit yourself to pilsners. Any tall, cylindrical vase will ...
white rose1/25/2008
  Q: I am trying to find a large ivory rose that opens fast and full. Any suggestions? ANSWER: Sure! ...
  A: I would accept delivery on Tuesday, cut the stems and put the roses UP TO THEIR NECKS in room ...
hydrangea bouquet1/22/2008
  Q: Are hydrangeas difficult to use for a wedding bouquet? First, will it be difficult to get ...
  A: First off, you should be able to readily order Hydrangea, but make sure you give yourself a good two ...
Live topieries1/13/2008
  Q: I have an old metal reindeer used at christmas with lights. I want to make a live (plant) topiery ...
  A: Simply fill the forms with live sheet moss (available at your wholesaler or through your florist by ...
Using Arum Lilies and Peacock Feathers1/7/2008
  Q: I would like to use Arum Lilies and Peacock Feathers in my arrangements for my centrepieces for my ...
  A: Given the length of the feathers, it isn't practicle to use them in a traditional way. It would be ...
rustic birch poles12/31/2007
  Q: I am looking for white birch trees to face the wall of a bar and am having so much difficulty. I ...
  A: Without knowing where you live, it's tough... but I can tell you that East Coast Floral Supply Co. ...
floral12/19/2007
  Q: ive just started to do floral arrangements at home . is there anyone who sells to the public on the ...
  A: Sure Linda, there are lots of vendors. Simply do a Google search on floral supply to see who's in ...
Roses12/15/2007
  Q: Help! I am getting married on 28th december doing my own flowers. I have just learned that ...
  A: First of all, try to find another supplier. I have never heard of anyone only delivering every six ...
floral color and type of flower11/25/2007
  Q: I need your help. I want to know what type of flowers and floral colors would go well with a gold, ...
  A: Ivory: Ivory Roses, Casablanca Lily, White Delphinium, White Hypericum Berry, white tulip, Celosia, ...
floral color and type of flower11/21/2007
  Q: I need your help. I want to know what type of flowers and floral colors would go well with a gold, ...
  A: Types of flowers are difficult, as I don't know what look you are trying for... that being said; in ...
Grave Blanket11/18/2007
  Q: I see that you have answered this question twice, but could you please tell me if you think that ...
  A: Yes, the oasis will help. No question about it. Remember, too... with your Christmas tree as well ...
Grave blanket11/8/2007
  Q: I want to make a grave blanket i had never heard of one before untill a soldier here passed, I had ...
  A: If you wanted to screen the blanket, you could use flexible plastic fencing with a half inch grid. ...
faux pumpkin and silk flower arrangement11/7/2007
  Q: I am making these centerpieces for our covered dish dinner at school and I am having trouble getting ...
  A: If I am understanding you correctly, it sounds as if the floral foam is being kicked out of the ...
Gardenias for wedding bouquets11/3/2007
  Q: I am doing a small wedding bouquet for my girlsfriend wedding. Could you please advise me on how to ...
  A: I absolutely love helping people with bouquets! Congratulations to your friend and kudos to you for ...
pricing10/31/2007
  Q: Gina...I am thinking of starting up in my home...any suggestions on what would be best....just doing ...
  A: Congratulations on your new venture! When I did special occasion florals as the main part of my ...
manchanics of flat grave blankets10/25/2007
  Q: I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE MY OWN LAYING ON THE GROUND GRAVE BLANKETS. I HAVE SEEN SOME THE FORM WAS ...
  A: If I were to do a grave blanket, I would avoid wood due to the impractibility and weight in ...
wilting funeral spray10/20/2007
  Q: Gina..I am excited to find your website...I am very interested as to how I can improve my designer ...
  A: Windy, I am sorry about your grandfather. I believe what happened was the oasis dried out. Oasis ...
Making casket Spray10/20/2007
  Q: I want to make a casket spray for a funeral and I have never done it before. This was a very ...
  A: I am sorry I just received this today, or I would have answered sooner. My condolences to you. To ...
Church/Chapel Arrangements10/16/2007
  Q: I have been appointed the head of the Art and Environment committee at my school, which means that I ...
  A: Using your church's tax id, first find a wholesaler in your area where you can purchase Oasis foam, ...
Drying Calla Lilies10/10/2007
  Q: I received a boquet of calla lilies from my boyfriend and i absolutely love them. I was wondering ...
  A: I am afraid that Callas are one of the most difficult flowers to preserve successfully. The only ...
calla lilies10/9/2007
  Q: How to insert calla lilles in wet foam bouquet holder without breaking the stems?
  A: You want to wire and tape the stems first. Take floral wire, inset through the stem about 1/8th of ...
St Patrick's Day colorful arrangements10/6/2007
  Q: Our annual school fundraiser is close to St Patrick's Day. Trying to keep close to the Catholic ...
  A: I'd love to see the vases, that would help a lot! Blue is a tough color. There isn't much to work ...
exotic flower9/21/2007
  Q: Please can you identify these beautiful flowers? Photographed in Catifornia? We don't see many in ...
  A: I'd be happy to! That's a Canna. It's a lovely plant used seasonly for gardeners here in New York, ...
flowers9/13/2007
  Q: i am currently studying floristry and need to find information of different flowers and foilage can ...
  A: Congratulations on your new endeavors, I wish you much luck. In answering your question, I think ...
Eiffel Tower Vase9/8/2007
  Q: I'm planning to do half high floral centerpieces and low centerpieces. My problem is that I can't ...
  A: Angelus, I hope you were able to come up with the concepts you were looking for. If I may provide ...
saddle arrangements9/7/2007
  Q: My dear aunt just passed away suddenly and she was the one who made all the saddles for our deceased ...
  A: Susan, I wanted to check back with you and see if I could be of further assistance. Again, my ...
wedding bouquets9/2/2007
  Q: Is there a website that I can go to that has many pictures of bouquets with tulips for a wedding?
  A: Websites including Martha Stewarts have galleries where you'll have access to photos. As it ...
flower arrangements8/31/2007
  Q: my friend is doing the flowers for her son's wedding because they have a very small budget. The ...
  A: First thing you should know is that those vases should be weighted to keep them balanced and ...
grapevine garland8/30/2007
  Q: I am trying to decorate the tops of my kitchen cabinets with grapevine garland and red berries. The ...
  A: Without knowing if you are using natural or artificial vine, it's hard for me to say. If it's ...
calla lillies tubers8/30/2007
  Q: can they be put in pots and kept growing in doors when frost arrive?
  A: As with most tubers, bulbs and rhizomes, you can winter over Callas by taking them out of the soil ...
best vases8/26/2007
  Q: Hi what is the most versatile shaped vase? Also what shape would you recommend for taller flowers ...
  A: With tall, thin vases; your plant material should be 150% taller than the container itself. So with ...
hydrangeacare8/20/2007
  Q: I would like to dry my hydrangea blooms when should I pick the blooms and what is the process to ...
  A: Good Morning! You'll want to cut blooms when they've fully opened, but before they wilt at all. ...
floral arrangement8/14/2007
  Q: I am about to train a student bout floral arrangement but it is my first time to enter a contest as ...
  A: It would depend on who the show is governed by. NGC (National Garden Club) rules for show exhibits ...

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