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Expert Profile: Gina Samarotto. asla, apld

Expertise: 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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Prestige Points: 1180
Knowledge	9.92 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.84 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.97 Best of the best
Politeness	9.95 Best of the best
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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		94

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/27/08
10	10	10	10	11/16/08
10	10	10	10	10/26/08
10	10	10	10	09/10/08
10	10	10	10	07/03/08

User Comments

Your advice was really helpful. It saved me from having old bloomed out flowers for the wedding. Thank you very much
(Eve on 10/27/08)

I am very satisfied with the response I received. I will follow up the advice I received.
(Linda on 11/16/08)

10s all around!! Thank you so much. Your help was terrific. I don't remember how I found this site, but it's great.
(Valerie on 10/26/08)

Thanks so much.
(Valerie on 09/10/08)

Very thorough answers!!! I appreciate your quick response! Thanks Very Much!
(Cindy on 07/03/08)

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Recent Answers from Gina Samarotto. asla, apld

2008-11-12 Calla lily eiffel tower centerpiece: Hi, I'd have to know the size of the vase - diameter of the neck and stem, before I can tell you. You can assume that the stem of a regular size Calla will be about the same diameter as a dime. They...

2008-11-06 tall cylinder vase: Hi, You wont be able to build your design laterally using the vase and water alone. My sugggestion is to affix a design bowl to the top of the vase - which you have already filled with stone or other...

2008-10-26 bird of paradise and calla lilies: Hello, Bird of Paradise (Strelizia)opens rather slowly... but normally come in an open bud since the flower will often rot before opening after it arrives at it's final destination. I would give them...

2008-10-12 curly willow bush: Hello, The first question is what is Southern Ontario's plant hardiness zone classified at. According to the broad map, and without knowing your precise location; I can ascertain that you live in a...

2008-09-29 carnation centerpiece question: Good Morning! You'll need between 20 and 36 carnations per 8" sphere depending on the size of the bloom. If the vase is opaque, you don't have to cover the piece that will recess into the opening. And...