Phalaenopsis orchids are the most common orchid purchased because they are one of the easiest to take care of. There are also many different hybrids of this type of orchid.
Phalaenopsis orchid, or "moth" orchid, is the type of orchid you might see for sale in the grocery store, local nursery, or farmer's market.
Though you...
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Growing Phalaenopsis Orchids
Building Your Own Mini Greenhouse
If you're thinking about setting up your own Mini Greenhouse, but aren't sure where to begin then the following article will steer you in the right direction. It's no mystery that there are a variety of different greenhouses to choose from, though not all of them will work in all situations. There are several...
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Setting Up A Drip Hydroponic System
Setting up a home garden is helpful for children to gain the practical knowledge about gardening and knowing more about plant life. A hydroponic system is an excellent way to give the children some experience of plant biology within a shorter time frame as the plant grows much faster than the traditional method. It...
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Fighting Mosquitos In Your Backyard
This past year, we had an exceptionally wet summer. It seemed that it rained literally for several weeks in a row and at least 3 or 4 days during those weeks.
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The sun never really had a chance to stay out more than a day or two at a time. Thus, the puddles...
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A Solar Fountain Can Transform Your Garden
The photo at left shows off a fountain pump in action!
A fountain can create a beautiful affect in the garden, both by sight and sound a feeling of tranquility can be achieved. The main downside is not the installation but the continued use of electricity to keep them running, which can become quite expensive....
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Save Time Outside with a Lawn Sweeper
Would you rather be spending time inside decorating your home then outside raking leaves? I know how you feel. As a kid growing up, it was my job every fall to rake all the leaves which had accumulated along the fence between our yard and the neighbors. It was quite an injustice as the...
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Using a Solar Fountain at Home
You know what makes for a super cool addition to any garden decor, lawn, or home decor set up? A solar water fountain!
Having a beautiful looking solar fountain just looks great on display and it's awesome to see that they are in fact, powered from the rays of the sun. Talk about a conversational...
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