Blog List Category: Plant Care

How to Get Orchids to Bloom More

In a previous post, Orchid Care, I provided general orchid care information. Once you know how to grow them it is time to…

Orchids – Do They Need Water?

More orchids are killed by over watering than for any other reason. It begs the question, how much water do they really need?…

Learn to Grow Orchids the Easy Way

Orchids are one of the easiest house plants to grow, but they remain a mystery for many people. In this post I will provide…

Insecticidal Soap – Use It Properly

Insecticidal soap can be used to get rid of certain insect pests on plants, and it is one of the most non-toxic pesticides…

Styrofoam Cones – Do They Keep Roses Warm in Winter?

As winter approaches, we worry about our poor plants making it through the cold. All manor of wrapping devices are used to…

Double Dormancy In Seed – Does It Exist?

In a previous post, Seed Dormancy – Are Seeds Really Dormant?, I discussed Seed Dormancy and presented a new way for…

Seed Dormancy – Are Seeds Really Dormant?

I have always been fascinated with seed germination and seed dormancy. The idea that a complete plant can be grown from a…

Plant Seeds – Getting Started

Fall is coming to a close and I have been collecting plant seeds from the garden for several months. In a few cases I want…

Fertilizer – What Do Plants Need

In my post Fertilizer: Selecting the Right NPK Ratio, I explained that you don’t feed plants – you feed the soil…
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