Orchid’s are beautiful, attractive plants that are often used as gifts. If you have been given an Orchid as a gift you may be wondering how to care for an orchid plant. They don’t look like ordinary plants and definitely don’t smell like roses. In fact, they don’t grow in soil either. So are they self-sustaining? Do you have to take care of them or just leave them alone, sort of like a Bonsai Tree.
Tips To Taking Care of Your Orchid Plant
Place your Orchid in a well lit area but not in direct sunlight. Orchid’s enjoy indirect light source so make sure you face it towards a window that doesn’t get direct sunlight.
Keep your Orchid in a cool place with minimal heat. Orchids do well in an office or school setting because the temperature is moderate and lacks humidity. You can, however, spritz your plant about once a month to mimic occasional rain.
Water your plant once a week or every other week. Completely saturate the roots when you water your plant. Let it completely drain of water before putting it back on its shelf or desk.
Even though it’s the dead of winter, now is the time to start thinking about garden equipment. Although stores in your area may not be stocked up in the latest lawn mowers or lawn clippers, you can definitely do your research online. You can also peruse your local garden store to see what they do have in the form of mowers. When people think of them, they usually think of gas powered mowers. Why not try an electric mower?
Out of all the garden tools there are, the most essential is a mower. An electric mower is cleaner for the environment, green, and saves money since you don’t have to go purchase gas. Sure there is a reel mower which might be better or easier to use, but there are still the many benefits of an electric mower. For example, you don’t need any gas or oil or tune-ups which is great and creates a maintenance free garden equipment.
Another mower that might be interesting is a cordless mower. They don’t need to be plugged in so you don’t have to worry about running over the electrical cord. They run on a rechargeable lawn motor battery which needs constant recharging.
So it might seem that an electric mower is the way to go. Consider getting one and see how cutting the grass can be an enjoyable experience.
With the weather cooling down, there will less and less time spent outside. A lot of people put their outdoor furniture in the basement but if you have a small place and there is no room for this option, the next best thing is to invest in some patio covers.
Smart patio covers will be durable and long lasting. Find some that have click-close straps and handles fitting and removing. Another key thing to find is a ventilating system with patio covers. This will help reduce condensation and won’t cause ballooning during high winds.
Fall is a great time to plant some beautiful and colorful flowers and plants. The weather in the fall is mild but still sunny and breezy. This holds great opportunity for your garden. Extending the growing season is easy. Here are some colorful plants and flowers that you can plant in the fall.
Colorful Fall Garden
Mums – Mums come in many different colors and grow fantastic in large spaces.
Tickseed – This plant looks much like daisies and look best scattered between flowers or as a border.
Roses – They make a beautfiul addition to your fall garden. Be mindful of the extra attention roses need or else they will perish once winter settles in.
Aster – These flowers come in pink, blue and white in the fall and look great next to Mums and roses.
