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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.
Education/Credentials
ALSA, APLD, NYS Certified Master Gardener, NGC Retired Judge
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Recent Answers from Gina Samarotto. asla, apld
2011-04-02 submerged flowers:
Only waxy flowers will work, Karen. Orchids, Gardenia, etc. are very good. Tulips are iffy... roses do ok. You want to use what is called a 'pin holder' which come in sizes from tiny to massive, affixed
2010-10-29 Fruit in dried and fresh arrangements:
While drying pears is possible, you would have to limit yourself to using slices to get the best results. For fresh, whole pears (which I love to use myself) I find that hard Seckle Pears are by and far
2010-08-26 dried arrangements:
By and large, you want to simply hang the cutting upside down in a coll and dry (DRY) place and let it naturally dehydrate in order to best preserve it. Success with vary with the amount of moisture already
2010-07-20 preventing orchids from wilting:
Hello, Is you are talking about cut orchids, the best (and really only) way to ensure they stay fresh is to use water picks (tubes filled with water and capped with rubber stoppers that the stems pass
2010-07-13 Blue dyed Dendrobiums in a submerged centerpiece:
Dear Erica, It really depends... each grower and in some cases the wholesalers or retailers; will dye the stems differently. You will certainly want to do a test run and see how your suppliers stems
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