Author name: Louise Hughes

I'm Louise Hughes and I run the flower blog flowersfornow.com. I've been interested in flowers since I was a little girl and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I started the blog as a way to share my love of flowers with the world, and I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of flowers as well.

Are lilies medicinal?

Other benefits of the lily of the valley include: Breaks down kidney stones. Prevents water retention in the body. Reduces pain associated with joint problems like gout and rheumatism., and treats conjunctivitis. Essential oil is used to treat paralysis, shock, and speech loss. Helps to treat leprosy and swelling. Treats poisoning and alcoholism by causing …

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Canna lily orange?

, propagating cannas Carefully dig up the entire plant with a shovel, taking care not to damage the rhizomes or the roots of the mother plant. Trim the above-ground growth with sharp pruners so only about 1 inch extends from the crown (where the stems meet the rhizomes).. Clean excess soil from the rhizomes and …

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