Raising orchids in home conditions require a lot of commitment and attention. This occupation is not for the lazy, because it requires special care. Orchids are epiphytic plants. In nature, orchids grow on other plants, usually on trees, so it is not like other flowers planted in the ground, but in a special substrate mixture can be purchased ready-made or [ Read More ]
My neighbour has a row of roses, which he took as cuttings. I asked how he took them. He simply plunges the cuttings into the ground. But his secret of success is the humble potato! Before planting cuttings, he pushes the bottom end into a small potato, which he believes keeps the cuttings moist as they develop roots. It sounds [ Read More ]
How to : Step 1 : Fill 4-inch pots to just below the rim with a light, porous seed-starting or potting mix. Moisten the mix, and let it drain. Step 2 : Scatter seeds thinly over the surface. and cover the seeds with the proper amount of mix. Step 3 : When the seeds germinate, move the pots into an [ Read More ]
To the untrained eye, the poison ivy plant (Toxicodendron radicans) can often be difficult to notice as you’re walking around in the woods. However, by doing some studying right now you can shorten your learning curve for identifying it in the field. With practice over time, you’ll get really good at spotting it when you are out and about. Eventually, [ Read More ]
How to plant root bound plants: Make numerous downward cuts so that the circular roots are cut. This forces the roots to grow outward when they are replanted. Remove any brown or black roots, which are most likely dead. Keep the white roots, which are alive. ‘Massage’ the root ball of your plant, which will help loosen the roots even [ Read More ]
This easy and effective planter is the perfect upcycle to spruce up your space. Simply cut an empty milk carton and wrap it in rough linen. Watch how easily this planter comes together. How To : To make your milk carton planter first cut the top third off of your half gallon or 2 litre milk carton. Next tear some [ Read More ]
In addition to small pots, pack bulbs “shoulder-to-shoulder” in big containers for an abundant display in spring. Toss aside the spacing recommendations so you can get as many bulbs into the container that will fit. I love this! How to Grow Tulips in a Pot: Buy tulip bulbs and good quality potting soil mix. Purchase tulip bulbs in the fall, [ Read More ]
Basically, it’s a ring of galvanized fencing lined with landscape fabric, then filled with potting soil. The petunias were planted through slits in the landscape fabric. This looks like a pretty easy do-it-yourself project! You can Get the instructions from Here. Materials you’ll need : 4-foot galvanized wire fencing with 2-inch x 4-inch openings Landscape fabric 6-inch black zip ties [ Read More ]
Growing lemongrass is child’s play. All you need to do is plonk the stalks that you buy at the supermarket into a jar filled with about an inch or so of water and just watch it grow! Within just two days you will see the roots sprout and you know you’re on your way to a bountiful lemongrass garden. Just [ Read More ]
Choosing flowers for a special occasions can be challenging with all the flower choices available today. If you don’t know what you want, take a look at this flower chart. It’s a handy reference guide to the most commonly used flowers in the cut flower industry and is organized by colour. Or you can use this Beautiful Reference Guide “Flowers [ Read More ]
