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Repotting Days at Pike Nurseries

Get ready for spring and Valentine's Day with advice and tips through this weekend and Monday.

Pike Nurseries is encouraging gardeners and romantics alike to get ready for spring and Valentine's Day with its Repotting Days promotion through Monday. 

Customers may bring their own plant or pot, or purchase a plant or pot of their choosing at Pike Nurseries, including its East Cobb location at 1875 Roswell Road.

They can then visit the onsite repotting station where seasoned pros will assist them in potting their container gardens.

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Guests need not bring any additional items, as Pike Nurseries equips them with Pike’s Potting Soil and EB StoneSure Start to ensure healthy plant growth free of charge.

As for Valentine's Day, don't worry about sending the wrong message with your gift. Understand the correct meaning of the flowers you're buying with this guide.

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Flowers for a Special Someone: 

• Red roses – true love, desire, passionate love

• Tulips – perfect love, comfort and warmth

• Orchids – luxury, refined beauty

• Lilac roses – love at first sight

• Carnations – new love, fascination

• Gardenias – deep, old-fashioned love

Flowers for Friends: 

• Yellow roses – friendship, lightheartedness, happiness

• Pink roses – caring, gratitude

• Orange roses – enthusiasm, warmth, energy

• White roses – forgiveness or remembrance

• Alstroemeria – friendship and devotion

• Peach-colored roses – appreciation


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