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Who Colour Coded Christmas?

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Who colour coded Christmas? Green fir trees, red holly, green wreaths, Santa’s red costume, Rudolph’s red nose…have you ever wondered why green & red are the colours of Christmas? There are many theories explaining how this came about… Some scholars believe the Romans initiated it with their Saturnalia celebrations, honouring the God of Agriculture, Saturn.  The celebrations were enjoyed 17th – 23rd December.  Romans would decorate their homes with holly - an evergreen plant with red berries.    Christians believe the colour tradition is inspired by the life of Jesus whose birth they celebrate at Christmas.  The evergreen trees represent... Read more

Flowers

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Flowers.  A gift suitable for all occasions & the most popular go to present for those short on time & inspiration.  But does it make sense to make a gift of something whose beauty is so incredibly fleeting?  A bouquet of blooms lasts a working week at best before making a depressing table display as it proceeds to wither, brown & shrivel, leaving the recipient the hassle of clean up & disposal.  Give Plants offers a more thoughtful alternative to sending a bunch of flowers – Living Flowers.  There is a flowering plant for every occasion & personality.  Your gift... Read more

Getting Maximum Impact From Your Corporate Gifts

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There is no denying the advantages of giving gifts to your corporate customers.  A well-chosen gift can not only aid in improving your relationship with existing customers but also attract new business, all the while strengthening your brands image.  It also provides a terrific opportunity to showcase your businesses identity & values. An act of giving is an effective way to reach out & reconnect with customers you haven’t been in touch with in a while without them feeling the pressure of being asked for anything in return.  It’s a way of saying thank you & showing appreciation but care... Read more

How Your Gift of Flowers Can Help Someone Who Has Lost A Loved One

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When someone close to us loses a loved one, the first thing most of us want to do is show we care, give comfort to those left behind and express respect, offer a token of tribute for the deceased. We immediately try to be on hand to help and offer support, cook meals, send cards, flowers & plants.  We wonder what flowers to buy when someone dies, and where to buy the sympathy flowers that mean the most. These kindnesses aid in the grieving process of both the giver and receiver. Flowers have forever been integral to funerals, being a... Read more

Corporate Gifts

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Corporate gift giving is an essential tool that can be used in the marketing communication mix. If carried out effectively opportunities can arise for the company in the form of strengthening the bonds with key customers and employees, creating a feeling of reciprocity and goodwill, forming new relationships, and promoting the business of the company. At Give Plants we have a range of beautiful plants that suit our corporate clients perfectly and we love to hear all the positive feedback that they get from their customers. We tailor to the different needs of our Corporate clients with regards to the... Read more

Bereavement Gifts - A Symbol of Life In Death

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Thoughtful bereavement gifts are always difficult to find and send someone who has lost an important person in their lives. We wonder where to buy bereavement gifts or maybe a funeral plant that will symbolise how much we feel for those left behind. Most of the time people send flowers, and as beautiful as they can be they don’t last long and the gift receiver is left having to throw out many bunches of flowers that have gone to waste. Here at Give Plants we like to know that our gifts last a lifetime and can forever be a reminder... Read more

What Do You Buy for A Unique Housewarming Gift?

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Moving into a new home is always such an exciting time. Whether setting up in a first home, moving into another bought home, or going into a renting/flatting situation, there is always a sense of anticipation when you first move in. The joy of moving into a new house is often shared with family and friends, and they will want to express their congratulations and warm wishes with a housewarming gift. Deciding what to buy for a housewarming present can sometimes be a little tricky in the sense that as the person buying you don’t want to purchase something they... Read more

Christmas Gifts

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With the festive season fast approaching, it may be a good idea to get the Christmas shopping out of the way early to save the mad rush a few days before. Whether a corporate Christmas gift or individual Christmas gift, there are plenty of beautiful plants to choose from here at Give Plants. Good quality plants that will see the new year through and many more years ahead in the future, it is a lasting gift that will always remind the receiver of you. Perhaps to keep the gift in the spirit of Christmas, one of our Metrosideros plants which... Read more

Seedling Plant vs Tree

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It may not seem like a huge difference when it comes to sending a seedling plant as a gift compared to sending a medium to large plant/tree but in reality there is quite a difference that you may or may not be aware of when it comes to choosing a living beautiful good quality gift to send someone. The size of a plant matters! The mortality rate of seedling plants is quite high, in the sense that they need extra love and care in its first stages of life to flourish. Compare this with a garden centre grade plant/tree of... Read more

Gardening - Is it therapeutic?

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I’m sure many of us have felt a great sense of satisfaction after a good session in the garden pulling out all the overgrown weeds from a long cold winter to be left with a beautiful clean garden that you can actually see the soil and distinguish between plants and weeds that looked like plants . With this accomplishment and probably a bit of an aching body after, the reward of a beautifully looking garden may outweigh any sore back pain you may have gathered and you may in fact feel refreshed, renewed and content with your gardens outcome- simply... Read more