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Orchids grow naturally from trees in tropic areas throughout the world and mounting them on cork bark is the closest you can get to reproducing their natural growing environment right in your own...
My wife's grandfather claims this type of gardening is the best idea ever - and he has been gardening since the Great Depression. There is no digging and no weeding. There are plenty of websites...
You can create a miniature garden in the form of a wreath that will decorate your entry and celebrate any holiday, including the 'no-particular-reason,-but-isn't-my-door-decor-great? non-holiday!
Hibiscus is a popular tropical plant because aside from its very attractive and colorful flowers, it is one of the easiest plants to propagate. The various ways to multiply hibiscus are through...
Fresh herbs at your finger tips - a cook's dream! Here is a simple and very beautiful way to grow and display fresh herbs either indoors on the kitchen counter or outside hanging on the kitchen door.
Succulents such as jade, hens-and-chicks, donkey's tail and rosette-forming crassula all grow well from cuttings. By placing these cuttings into a sphagnum-wrapped wreath frame, you can create a...
Orchids! The name, alone, creates fear in many, and it isn’t difficult to understand why. I, too, have read article after web page in a dedicated search for information, only to glean from each...
Pink orchids, Latin name Phalaenopsis schilleriana, are members of the orchidaceae family. Pink orchid flowers typically grow in the branches of other trees, growing and feeding off of decaying...
If you could find a natural product that keeps your pool clean that would reduce your Chlorine, algacide and all the other pool chemicals by 90%, would you buy it? There is such a product and it...
Wreaths add a festive touch to any celebration and are fun to make. Here is a wreath made from living annual plants that is colorful and will last a very long time if cared for properly.
If you are fond of ferns, here is beautiful wreath that is very easy to create. You can display this lush collection of small ferns either indoors or outside on a protected patio.
Keep this ivy wreath topiary on hand in your garden to use as a centerpiece when you have unexpected dinner guests. Bring it inside, dress it up with a few candles, some glittery garland or silk...
Ficus plants are difficult to propagate because of their woody stems. Attempting to root cuttings from the plant can result in failure. However, a method called air layering has been developed...
If you live in a climate where winter temperatures stay above 20 degrees, you can grow eucalyptus trees in your yard. These rapid growers progress from seed to soaring heights in excess of 300...
Making a topiary can be a fun project. Think of making a living sculpture out of plants that is limited only by your imagination. English gardens can be quite fanciful, and topiaries have always...
The carnivorous Sundew plant (Drosera) grows in most continents. To date, over 160 species exist. Some species thrive in bogs and swamps, while others tolerate mountainous regions and colder...
Ivy topiaries can make a room look beautiful during any season of the year. You can leave them as they are or decorate them with ribbons for the fall and winter holiday seasons. Ivy topiaries can...
Leaf drop is a common problem with orchids both for beginners and experienced orchid growers. Eventually, leaf drop may get so bad, you have a large section of the orchid cane without any leaves...
One of the only orchids grown for its foliage rather than the flower, although the flowers are beautiful, Jewel Orchids are not as difficult to grow as many other varieties. The lovely velvety...
The peperomia genus includes over 1500 different species of small shrub like plant. They can be found almost exclusively in tropical Central and South America, though a few have been recently...
Sphagnum can be a fertile ground for growing orchids. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Azaleas are flowering shrubs making up part of the genus rhododendron. There are two major differences between azaleas and other rhododendrons. Azaleas are smaller, making a good house plant, and...
Most people think of the Venus flytrap when they hear the words "carnivorous plant," but there are several different varieties of these plants. Interestingly, most carnivorous plants are native to...
Thermophilic bacteria, which thrive at temperatures between 104 degrees and 160 degrees F are the most efficient means to break fish remains down into compost. Improperly composted fish remains...
A vast majority of the unprocessed fruits and vegetables consumed daily can be used to propagate new plants. Radishes, potatoes, garlic, onions, summer squash and peas are some of the easiest...
Topiary is an ancient art that shapes plants and trains them to grow toward the sunlight. Professionals create topiaries in elaborate shapes, from squirrels and elephants to mazes and chess...
Topiary is art for the garden. Cutting and shaping bushes, shrubs and plants into various forms is a type of topiary that has been around for centuries. The ornamental art of shrubbery shaping was...
Choosing the best soil for an orchid plant depends upon several factors. These include the type of plant, the type of pot and the frequency of watering. Other factors, such as cost and durability,...
While the word "bog" conjures up images of Irish and Scottish highlands or quaking tar pits for most of us, the truth is that bogs are quite common around the world. Literally defined, a bog is a...
Making your own topiary frames is a great way to personalize your yard and garden. These living sculptures create a focal point in your landscape and add height and style to your yard. Whether you...
A flamingo topiary, whether used as a focal point in a garden or as the centerpiece of an outdoor party, adds good-natured whimsy to any environment. They are easy to make, and can last for years...
Many people think that making an animal topiary is a really difficult and time consuming project, not so! You can make a topiary in your favorite shape in just a couple of hours. Not only are...
What better way to create garden wall art than to make a piece of art that is alive? This type of art is not just alive to the eye with color and texture, but it is actually made of living...
Hydrangeas come in many beautiful colors from green to white, pink, and blue. The color is largely dependent on the ph balance of your soil. Mixing a few simple ingredients into your soil can...
There are four steps you need to get right to create the perfect soil for your summer garden plants and vegetables. First the main components of your soil must be in the correct ratio, they must...
Carnivorous plants have adapted ways to trap prey and then convert that prey to nutrients. According to the International Carnivorous Plant Society, there are hundreds of varieties and a number of...
Sphagnum is the genus name for a variety of mosses that thrive in peat bogs and in other areas around the world. It is widely used in gardening as a soil additive and has also been hailed for its...
Sphagnum, or sphagnum moss, creates vast carpets of living material over bogs and swamps around the world. Peat, a byproduct of the sphagnum moss growth, coexists with sphagnum in some areas to...
Hanging Summer Flower Baskets make wonderful additions to any home or apartment, porch or living room. Follow these instructions and you'll be able to create beautiful flowering baskets that will...
Sphagnum peat moss is the dead, decomposing matter that collects beneath the top, living level of a peat bog. Sphagnum peat is an organic soil conditioner that aerates poor soil and holds in...
Most staghorn ferns are native to the rainforests in Africa, Tropical Asia and Madagascar with one species in South America. As epiphytic perennials, these ferns have the ability to grow without...
Silk plants work perfectly to add a touch of green to a dark bookshelf or corner of your home. This type of artificial plant can be used anywhere in the home and requires only a quick dusting once...
Peat bogs are poorly drained low-lying ground where water collects and sits. The decomposing plant material fills the bog and compresses, reducing oxygen in the bog water even further. This...
Orchids can thrive in the outdoors out of their natural habitat but do require environmental conditions that support their unique needs. Most orchids can survive in containers, terrestrially and...
Grown in various regions across the world, sphagnum moss, which was once thought to be a useful wound dressing because of its absorptive qualities, is now considered a gardener's resource. While...
Old wood chairs with the center of the seats missing or removed can make good planters for the home garden. Not only will this recycle old furniture, but also it will add a colorful accent to the...
How to buy and care for a Venus Fly Trap. These Unique plants can provide hours of enjoyment for everyone. With just a little care you too can have one of these plants!
Drosera, commonly known as sundews, are one of the world's largest families of herbaceous carnivorous plants, of which there are more than 150 species. For nutrition, sundews attract, capture and...
Sphagnum moss grows in damp areas with high soil acidity. It grows in clumps, which can spread over a large area. Gardeners usually know about sphagnum moss and its many uses. Its ability to...
Anthurium is also known as flamingo flower or tail flower. This unique looking, fragrant plant is native to the tropical rain forests of Central and South America. Anthurium must be grown...
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