Top flower choices for Mother's Day

Mother's Day will be here before you know it. If you've been rushing around trying to think about what to get the woman who you literally owe your life to, you're not alone. In fact, moms tend to be some of the pickiest people around, which is why it might be best to stick to an equation that always works - sending gorgeous flowers.

If you really want to let Mom know how much she means to you this year, then you'll need to learn the optimal flowers, color schemes and more that will prove that you think she's a star. Here's a list of choices she's sure to be impressed with:

Pretty in pink
Mothers are the ultimate ladies, meaning pink blooms this Mother's Day are sure to fit the bill. According to the Cedar County Republican, many gorgeous flowers come in shades of pink so you have ample options to choose from.
Some of the most popular pink blossoms include traditional roses, peonies (which are in season currently) and gorgeous hybrid orchids.
Garden Guides website reports peonies represent happiness, life, prosperity and good fortune, making a collection of these flowers a great choice for Mom. Plus, the pretty flowers boast a fresh fragrance that is as lovely as their appearance.

Embrace elegance
It's not often that Mom gets to enjoy having a day all to herself, so why not help her feel like a queen this May 12? The Cedar County Republic suggests sending your mom a gorgeous arrangement of orchids to help make her day more regal than ever.
Cymbidium orchids might be the way to go since this variety is beautiful and more importantly, long-lasting. Some people might assume that due to their delicate nature, orchids are hard to care for. However, they simply require watering every 5 days or so and moderate sunlight to thrive.

Celebrate Mom Bouquet

Know what to look for with online shopping
If you know you won't have time to head to the local florist before Mother's Day, sending your mom a gorgeous bouquet for Mother's Day through sites like Teleflora.com is the best option. A great feature of online florists is that you're able to select a set of flowers you like and the vase they'll arrive in - a one-stop shopping experience.
Selecting a gorgeous collection and an equally stunning vase will not only make your life easier, it will also ensure Mom doesn't have to do anything like search for a storage container for the flowers when they arrive on her special day.

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How to Make a Hand Tied Wedding Bouquet

A natural hand tied bouquet is very popular with brides. The same type of flowers can be used together such as roses or a variety of different flowers. If desired, leaves such as camellia can be placed around the edges. This type of bouquet is made by holding the flower and foliage stems in one hand and adding the other stems around in a spiral fashion, criss crossing the stems at the one point,and binding them in position with string. A ribbon bow with long tails completes the bouquet. It's really easy to do yourself, as follows.

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1. 1
   Choose suitable materials - you will need flowers with fairly long stems such as roses, irises, carnations, alstroemeria, freesias, Singapore orchids and lisianthus. Suitable foliage includes camellia leaves, eucalyptus gum, box, ivy, nandina and leather fern.
   A mixed bouquet looks best using three to four varieties of flowers plus foliage.
2. 2
   Cut the ends of the stems on a slant and give the flowers a long drink. Remove the thorns and strip off the lower foliage from the bottom half of the stems.
3. 3
   Lay the flowers out on the table.
4. 4
   Start off with the largest flower to form the centre.
   • Hold the stem between the thumb and first finger on the left hand about 15-20cm (6-8")from the base of the flower head.
   • With the right hand add about 4- 6 clusters of foliage evenly around just below the flower heads to help fill in, criss crossing the stems on an angle and turning the bouquet around as you work.
   • Secure the stems in position by placing the end of a piece of string and winding it around a couple of times. Do not cut the string.
5. 5
   Holding the bouquet in the same way as before, with the thumb facing towards you, place 5-6 of the same type of flowers evenly around turning the bouquet around clockwise. Secure all the stems in place with a couple of twists of string in the same place as before.
6. 6
   Continue adding flowers for the next round extending these flowers out slightly further. Keep the bouquet a gentle rounded shape across the top like an upside down saucer, criss cross all the stems and give the bouquet a quarter turn clockwise after adding a few stems. Secure stems in position with string in the same place as before when necessary.
7. 7
   Continue adding flowers and foliage stems turning the bouquet around clockwise until the bouquet is the desired size. You could add wired camellia leaves around the edges, or use pieces of foliage having the tips extend out about 5-7.5cm (2-3") past the edges of the flowers. Secure all the stems together with string winding it firmly around several times in the same place as before, cut the string and tuck the end in.
8. 8
   Cut the ends off the flower and foliage stems so they are about 6-8"(15-20cm)long and all the same level.
9. 9
   Spray lightly with water.
10. 10
    Finish off the bouquet by tying a piece of wide ribbon around the bouquet to cover the string and tie the ribbon in a shoe lace bow with long tails.

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