… and America, where the furnishings and their placement were integral to the design process from the start. His company, Munder-Skiles, produces an extensive range of high-end garden furniture, influenced by many styles, from traditional to modern. Danzer has been involved in the documentation, restoration, and …
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… (USDA Zones 9 to 11) and have epiphytic roots, meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature … the plant through dry periods. Other varieties are monopodial, meaning upward growth is from a single growing point. There is an exception to almost every general statement one can make …
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… palette, add 'Great White' and your tomato slices will rival a floral bouquet. Seeds If you start your plants from seeds, you'll have a wider range of heirlooms to choose from, either online or from good catalogs. Sow the seeds indoors about two months before you put …
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… tendency to discolor and to retain its maximum freshness and flavor, many chefs refrain from adding basil to their dishes until immediately before serving. Culture and Care Basil plants … tall. Pinch off developing flowers to concentrate the essential oils in the leaves. Starting from Seed To get a jump-start, start basil indoors from seed four to six weeks before the last frost date, May 15 in the …
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Q. 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 are overly confined, they might fail to bloom. Choose a pot size that accommodates the size of the plant’s roots rather than one that reflects the size of the foliage and flowers. Signs that indicate it’s …
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Q: How do I water my orchid? A. In order to determine how often you need to water your orchid, it is important to know what type of medium it is planted in. If it is potted in moss, the pot will need to be watered less often since moss retains moisture—perhaps every two to three weeks. If it is planted in a wood chip medium, the pot will need to be watered more often, as the wood chips dry out …
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Monitor houseplants for insect problems that often occur when plants become stressed due to insufficient light, overheated rooms, or improper watering and fertilizing techniques. New houseplants or gift plants can also harbor pests. Isolate these plants before adding them to your collection. Pests to look out for include the following: Spider mites — Look for webbing in leaf axils, stippled …
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Heliconia psittacorum 'Lady Di', commonly called the parakeet flower, is an ever-blooming tropical plant that produces an abundance of bright flowers borne above clumps of lush, dark green, bananalike leaves. Bright red showy bracts (modified petal-like leaves) hold small, tubular flowers. Each true flower is white and has a dark spot at the end, which makes it look like a parrot's tongue. Native …
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Pink jasmine is an evergreen, twining climber native to China. It produces an abundance of light pink flower buds in late winter and early spring, followed by masses of fragrant, trumpet-shaped, star-like white flowers. The plant bears compound leaves with five to seven leaflets. They are dark green on the upper surface and a lighter green on the lower. Pink jasmine is very vigorous and can grow …
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… balls. Seed balls are small, seed-infused clay spheres used on bare soil and open areas to start plants. Originally used by guerrilla gardeners in urban vacant lots to grow plants in …
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