… that I can use for holiday decorations? Traditions and beliefs that came to North America with immigrants from Europe led to the extensive use of branches and cones of pines, firs, and … Small, leafless branches of deciduous trees, whether fallen or pruned, can be used bare or with enhancements such as paint, glitter, or batting to provide shape interest or simulate … can be placed in vases for color and/or shape interest. Dried tall grasses, especially those with prominent seedheads, are also a source of engaging forms. Weeping branches and woody vines, …
Type: Plant Info
… amaryllis, paperwhite narcissus, and others, for holiday blooms. Continue to fertilize orchids with very dilute orchid fertilizer until they set flower buds. Monitor orchid foliage to be sure … Plant bulbs in wide, shallow pots in a soilless mix. Large bulbs are planted side by side with just their tips showing. Little bulbs are planted with ½ inch of mix covering them. Water well and place pots in a refrigerator, cold frame, …
Type: Plant Info
… Deep pinkish red (with purple undertone) flowers are produced in sprays originating near the tip of the long cane … relatively high humidity, and a root media that dries out in between watering. Fertilize with diluted liquid feed containing trace nutrients. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… continues blooming for close to six months. This Latouria, or New Guinea-type orchid, is white with dark purple nectar guides. Like most Latouria orchids, Roy Tokunaga requires a brightly lit environment (not direct sunlight) with relatively high humidity, and it must be kept well-watered, but not soggy. This host of … for Chicago-area homeowners. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large, dark yellow petals are almost totally covered with orange spots and blotches in large flower clusters near the tip of the upright canes. Vanda … per plant. In nature, aerial roots that are produced along the length of the cane intertwine with the surrounding vegetation to keep the plant upright when in flower. Grow this orchid in … it to keep the plant upright. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… name implies, this western species is rarely seen in the Great Lakes region. It may be seen with flocks of common gull species. …
Type: Birding
… of Brazil While smaller than their Miltoniopsis cousins, these are eye-catching and elegant, with a single flower flaunting a graphically marked lip. …
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… Baptisia 'Aspiring' grows in a clump of green foliage that reaches 4 feet tall, with 22 inch lavender spikes. Use it as a specimen plant. Additionally, it attracts butterflies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Striking purple flowers with white or yellow markings. Leaves are short and curved. Grows to 6" high. Grows in sandy …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This evergreen shrub grows to a height of 6 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has white blooms year-round and is a specimen …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
