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Q: Do flowers really help to heal?

A: Absolutely! According to Dr. Haviland-Jones at Rutgers University, ‘common sense tells us that flowers make us happy. Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being.’

Q: What colour flowers are best for the bed-bound?

A: What goes down best depends on what’s up. Try yellows and oranges to encourage cheeriness and mental zest, blues and purples to soothe and sedate, and pinks to inspire high jinks and happiness.

Q: Are pot-plants any good as pick-me-ups?

A: You bet...especially for those who’re sick in the city. Noises and dust are reduced by the leaves, the blossoms help remove nasties from the air and the plant as a whole gives off loads of living energy.

Florist Tips

Flowers are great for improving ambiance and can be used to create some remarkable decorative effects - especially when used in lieu of traditional home décor items. Instead of curtains, why not try a row of simple vases holding your favourite flower stems? Or, for art, how about hanging a vase of flowers instead of a watercolor? Now you get the picture. Don't just limit yourself to the living room... have some fun!