General Advice
By: Jorbins.com
Not all of us have a lot of time to care for flower beds, but just because your time or inclination for caring for flowers around your home is limited doesn't mean you can't add beautiful flowers into your landscaping.
One of the biggest complaints I hear about caring for flower gardens is the weeds!! Not everyone relishes digging in the soil and ridding it of those pesky little plants. There are many ways you can eliminate a lot of your weeding.
By: Sunnycreek Farms Home & Body Shoppe
Lavender is considered to be one of the most versatile flowers in the world. Not only is it beautiful grown in the garden with its gray-green foliage and sweet smelling flowers, it is sought-after for hundreds of other uses.
Originally found in the Mediterranean, the perennial herb has long been prized for its captivating perfume and medicinal qualities. Used by the ancient Romans for its healing and antiseptic properties, the name itself comes from the Latin "lavare" which means to wash.
By: Robert Roy - www.Orchids-plus-more.com
This month we are going to go into some detail about the care of cattleya orchids. These orchids are probably the easiest to care for and like all plants need water, light and fertilizer. Playing some nice music or talking to them doesn't hurt either.
By: Robert Roy - www.Orchids-plus-more.com
This month I am focusing our attention to the care of Dendrobiums. These are one of the most popular of retail orchid plants. They are a true epiphyte or air plant. There pseudopods can gather and hold water very efficiently. Generally there will be a hybrid phalaenopsis and dendrobium, commonly known as Dtps.