Give your Valentine flowers that will last year-round

THE WOODLANDS, TX (February 5, 2016) – Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which typically means the local florists and grocers will be packed with husbands and beaus grabbing the last remaining bundled dozens of red roses. While there’s something to be said for consistency, Mark Seavers, president of Seavers Landscape, has a suggestion for saying it with an enduring floral fiesta display that will last long after the next guy’s bouquet wilts.

“This is a perfect time to plant a flower garden for your loved one,” said Seavers. “The Houston area enjoys such a temperate winter climate that we can plant types of flowers here that couldn’t survive Valentine’s Day elsewhere in the nation.”

While red roses are the tried and true standby, Seavers encourages a garden that is easy to plant, maintain, and add beauty and lushness to your landscape. “People might be surprised to learn that there is a variety of orchid that you can plant outdoors as a fine addition to a stereotypical rose garden,” he said. “Besides their variety of colors that can add liveliness to your yard, the plants themselves signify the relationship between a mother and child.”

The lily of the Nile is another flower that Seavers recommends due in large part to its uniqueness. “This is a flower that many people don’t realize they could easily grow in their garden,” he said. He points out that another colorful addition to any shade garden is a planting of violets.

For the special “closer to home” feel, Seavers also suggests sticking with Lone Star flowers. “The Texas native hibiscus would stand out in your garden with its bright, dinner plate-sized blooms,” he said. “Additionally, I encourage you to look into a carefully planned garden of wildflowers to energize your landscape with vibrant colors.”

For additional ideas and information on your Valentine’s garden or other landscaping needs, visit www.seaverslandscape.com.