… A Paphiopedilum, or lady slipper orchid, is another popular orchid with collectors: it prefers high humidity and indirect light, faring best in eastern early morning light. But how do you ensure early success? Just as we learned in our first video, Repotting Orchids, Part 1: Phalaenopsis , it’s always best to repot your orchids shortly after purchasing them—the sphagnum moss in which they are sold …
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… founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the eighteenth century. Forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four-petaled clusters of bell-shaped flowers in the axils of the … poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q: Do I need more than one variety of pear tree in order for it to produce fruit? A: There are several varieties of pear that are relatively self-fruitful, which … variety of pear tree planted nearby in order for the tree to produce fruit. However, for best fruit production, two different varieties should be planted for both self-fruitful and self-unfruitful varieties. When selecting a tree to cross-pollinate with a pear tree, it is important that they both flower at the same time and are winter hardy to your area. It will …
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… This roundleaf serviceberry is native to northeastern North America. Its species name A. sanguinea refers to its red twigs. … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… Low or running juneberry spreads by suckers to form thickets. Native to eastern North America, this shrub is infrequently found in cultivation, but it does display the classic four seasons of interest … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… ( Lilium 'Montreal'flowers have yellow stars in the center which fade to white or near white toward the outer edges of the petals. The stems stand 3 to 4 feet tall … in July and August. The flowers are fragrant and attractive to bees and butterflies. Montreal is an Oriental hybrid. Oriental lilies typically bloom a little later than the Asiatic lilies and … Generally Oriental lilies have a lovely fragrance, although some people find it unpleasant at best. The grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a tall, dramatic plant that grows to 3 feet or more with large spherical umbels best grown in …
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… First introduced in 2010 as part of the SODA series, Heuchera 'Cherry Cola' is a striking all over red introduction from Terra Nova Nurseries. Cherry Cola Coral Bells has … and golden brown shades. This is a coral bells for full sun or part shade, the red color being best developed with the most sun. It will attract bees and hummingbirds, and is deer resistant. This coral bells will mature to a tidy mounded form about 6 inches tall by 14 inches wide; the unusual spikes of red flowers …
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… The roots of my phalaenopsis orchid are growing over the rim of the pot. Does this mean I need to repot the plant? A. Many varieties of orchids enjoy being slightly potbound. However, if they … green tips on plump white roots the orchid not having been repotted in two to three years The best time to repot an orchid is when it has finished flowering. Choose a plastic pot (which does not dry out as quickly as …
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… Utah serviceberry is native to arid areas of the western U.S., notably Utah. Unlike most serviceberries, it prefers … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
