in flower
idiom
: producing flowers : blooming
The bushes should be in flower soon.
These plants are very fragrant when they are in (full) flower.
—sometimes used figurativelyShe entered the movement after it was in full flower.
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Voles prefer tall vegetation, so keep lawns, especially those near flower beds, tidy.
Minimize the amount of mulch in flower beds, and turn it frequently so their tunnel systems are disturbed.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
Surprisingly, Taylor didn’t wear a necklace but did however opt for large stud earrings that were in flower or star-like shape.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 July 2024
The biggest changes in flower presentation have been in both color and form, and some dwarfish selections have been added to the mix as well, providing loads of options for the garden.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 2024
Where their nests might be located: Bunny nests are usually found in shallow parts of the ground covered by grass or pine needles, so they’re commonly set up in flower beds, garden beds, pine beds, up against homes or in the middle of grassy areas covered with rabbit fur.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
Surprisingly, Taylor didn’t wear a necklace but did however opt for large stud earrings that were in flower or star-like shape.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 July 2024
The biggest changes in flower presentation have been in both color and form, and some dwarfish selections have been added to the mix as well, providing loads of options for the garden.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 2024
Where their nests might be located: Bunny nests are usually found in shallow parts of the ground covered by grass or pine needles, so they’re commonly set up in flower beds, garden beds, pine beds, up against homes or in the middle of grassy areas covered with rabbit fur.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
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