The context of the following conversation is Bailey was gardening. They pushed up daisies to make room for roses.:
Bailey says I spent the weekend in my garden. You'll enjoy the roses that will bloom in the Spring..
The friend responds I didn't know you grew roses. Last time I was over all I saw were those beautiful daisies..
Bailey responds We pushed up the daisies to make room for the roses..
The friend responds Oh, what an interesting use of the idiom. "Pushing up the daisies" typically means that you are dead. But, you mean that you removed the daisies?.
Bailey responds Yes, did I use the phrase incorrectly?.
The friend responds Well, as I understand the history of the phrase, yes. But, you did so colorfully and I know what you mean..