All Posts Tagged With: "gardens"
The Art of Watering Orchids
We can thank orchid and other flower growers, at least in part, for the burgeoning movement to recycle the water that reaches our houses and yards, especially that which falls as rain. If you are growing orchids, this is something you might like to investigate.
Orchids, similar to most other plants, have specific likes and dislikes […]
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Basic Orchid Potting: Epiphytals
Orchids are traditionally placed into two major overall families, epiphytal and terrestrial. The former are the ones that tend to grow on tree trunks and tree branches. There are several different methods for growing this type of orchid in the home or in greenhouses. It all starts with the potting.
Epiphytal orchid plants, in nature, […]
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Starting Out in Orchid Cultivation
In years gone by, people thought that growing orchids was a thing reserved for the rich, or at least the quite affluent. These days, most people are aware that orchid cultivation is a pastime available to nearly anyone.Yet there is another myth that continues to be passed along: that caring for orchids is so difficult […]
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Cleanliness: The First Step to Defeating Orchid Pests
One of things to remember in orchid cultivation is that these plants have several natural enemies in the form of small creatures such as insects. Red spiders are a big threat, and so are cockroaches. Thrips, beetles, and some kinds of snails and slugs can also be pests.
To grow orchids successfully, you must take […]
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A Trek Around the Earth with Orchids
Of all of earth’s flowers, orchids are especially fascinating. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they often bring a bit of wonder and mystery with them. Although distributed widely, many can only be found in isolated or exotic locations–misty rain forests, the sides of volcanoes, mucky swamps, for examples.
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Not All Orchids Are Exotic; Some Could Be Your Neighbors
It is common “knowledge” that the orchid is a tropical/subtropical plant. But in fact, orchids can be found in just about every part of the globe except for the deserts and the polar regions.
About 85% of orchid types may inded be found in the tropics and subtropics, but that leaves a large proportion to […]
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Successful Orchid Growing Demands Knowledge of Your Plants’ Native Lands
Even amateurs can successfully grow orchids if they take the time to learn about the differences between the major families of these marvelous plants, as well as their varied needs.
Orchids come from a wide variety of environments which differ from one another in almost every respect. As a result, you will find that some species […]
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Rock Gardens: Creating Breathtaking Garden Vistas
Rock gardens really offer some of the most spectacular garden vistas. Along with extensive usage of rocks and stones the plants native to the rocky or alpine environments are featured in the rock gardens or rockeries. Usually nowadays the rock gardens are designed by homeowners as a measure to make advantageous use of the rocky […]
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The Spirit of Japanese Gardens
The first thing that greets you as you step into a Japanese garden is the calmness and serenity of the place. The Japanese gardens reflect men’s efforts at harmonizing the beauty and force of the nature in an effortless fashion. With the essential presence of water body, thin streams, short bridges or artificial hillocks created […]
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