make sure they’re attached to a solid part of the plant. you don’t want your lego flowers taking a dive! to add some extra pops of color to your display, try using small jars filled with colorful lego dots elements. got a dark or awkward space in your home? that’s the perfect ...
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At this point, the orchid has been growing for one year, but it still needs several more months to develop. As it grows, we’ll continue to monitor its progress, evaluating its growth and plant health. The health of the leaves is a major factor to consider with an orchid, before and ...
Because this genus spans sea level to the high Andes, sweeping statements do not apply to all. Slight variations in care based on each species’ origins make this one of the more challenging orchids for beginners; ask your garden center for recommendations. Atlantic Gardening Oncidium orchid The...
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Water the orchid well to settle the media around its roots. Add more media if necessary. If the plant doesn’t stay in place, consider staking it until its roots take hold of the new media. Green bamboo and curly willow make for attractive stakes. ...
It’s easy to do, you just have to make sure you’re cutting off the right stem. I don’t know how many times I’ve snipped off one in full bloom because of all the stems among the foliage. Pansy deadheading tip Finally, I figured out how to make sure I’m snipping the right...
How to plant: Loosen soil in planting area and amend with compost or other organic matter. Dig a planting hole slightly wider and deeper than the root ball. Make several slits in the root ball. Place the plant in the hole with the top of the root ball slightly above the surrounding grou...
The Pantone Color for 2014 is Radiant Orchid, and it’s rather tricky to use. Spruce up interior spaces by incorporating this eye-catching hue in paint,
Size options alone make them unique: They range from as tiny as a pin to as large as a dinner plate. Looking for a specific color? Pick a shade, any shade — there's an orchid species somewhere in that hue. Some orchids bear striking resemblances to animals like monkeys, lions, doves...