The care and attention of the gardener in watering, pruning, weeding, and feeding makes a difference. So do the other plants around them, as not getting overgrown or competing for space and light against more established plants makes it easier for the new plant. Lastly, consider the weather: is it damp and dark or sunny and warm?
If our flowers do not bloom or wilt, we need to look at the whole environment. In our coaching, we need to consider and understand a range of factors that contribute to how effective our environments are, both for our participants and for us as coaches.