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Phalaenopsis Watering: How to Water The Moth Orchid

yellow moth orchid flower

Learning Phalaenopsis watering begins by understanding that the moth orchid basically grows on trees. They attach to tree trunks and branches with their roots exposed to the air and absorb nutrients by clinging onto bark and pulling from the air, rain and whatever drips down the tree. This is why many orchids but particularly phalaenopsis […]

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Gas Plant: Lemon Like Aroma With Bluish Flames

Dictamnus albus

The gas plant – Dictamnus – few perennials give longer continuous bloom. One of the subtle joys of gardening is enjoyment of fragrant scented flowers – not only of flowers but of leaves. The variety of plants with leaf fragrance is amazing. Remembrance of the aromatic smell of the leaves of herbs comes easily to […]

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Hurricanes and Growing Houseplants – Lessons We Can Learn

Hurricane map

One of the biggest mistakes many people make in caring for houseplants is overwatering. The soil becomes over saturated and the roots drowned from a lack of oxygen. The result – roots die off, leaves begin to yellow and fall off. That’s what happens to plants indoors. Is there any difference between indoor plants and […]

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Trimming Palm Trees: 10 Tips for Landscape Palm Care

palm tree in need of trimming

A healthy palm can make an attractive statement in any landscape. Palms are not limited to the South Florida coastal areas but find themselves in many parts of the country used in the landscape. Palm tree care can be a little different than other plants, trees and shrubs. Check out these palm care tips below […]

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Sunburned Houseplants: What To Do When Plants Get Burned

leaf burn on leather leaf fern

House plants in general enjoy the same indoor climate as you. Temperatures in 70-80 degree range and some humidity. Sunburned plants seem to happen in spring and summer when people like to head outside to enjoy the warmth and sunshine. They move their plants outdoors to “breathe” and forget about them. Only to find them […]

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Welcome Birds to Your Garden

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Recently while shopping at a garden center, I overheard a salesman suggest to his customer that she add a bird feeder to her purchases, which included insecticides, sprays, and dusts. “I’m interested in flowers, not birds,” she snapped back. Check out Kirk Mills Crafts for some cool custom feeders. Apparently she didn’t realize that if […]

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Plant Roots – Basics For Houseplants, Landscape and Lawns

tree root system

The roots of plants – unfortunately – are many times the most neglected and least maintained part of the plant. Yet they are probably the most vital.

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Difference in Garden Insecticides and Fungicides

insects on plants up close

When buying a product for use against insects or diseases, it is important to fully understand what the component or components of the product will do

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Learning What Plants Need To Grow?

Dracaena Lisa Cane

Some time ago while working on a Dracaena care project we made a request of our readers… asking… “If you’ve been growing a Dracaena plant indoors for more then 3 years, please e-mail us and with answers to the following information:” …and we listed some questions. What did all these replies have in common? A […]

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Mowing Grass: Tips For Better Lawn Mowing

push lawn mower

Every mower operator develops their own techniques for mowing a lawn, but a few general lawn mowing tips are worthy of consideration for a good trim. Don’t Cut Too Short Give the grass a chance by not cutting it too short, especially in hot dry weather. One may have special reasons for wanting a close-cropped […]

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