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.

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.

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.

Weeds that you struggle with all through spring and summer will dissipate once fall settles in so you don’t have to worry about maintenance. As well, bugs will be less frequent once cooler weather comes. Another great thing is that the cool weather won’t dry out your soil so you won’t have to water frequently.

So what can you grow in the fall? Lots of great foods. You can plant carrots, lettuce, parsnips, collards, spinach and radishes. Before you know it, you will have a plentiful garden full of your favorite veggies.

Decorating Tips For Halloween

• Add Cobwebs – This is a classic look that you can hang anywhere on shrubs or over flowers.
• Add A Color Of Light – You can now purchase red or orange pumpkin or skeleton lights to hang around your garden or bush. Some have stakes so that you can place them close to the ground.
• Add A Few Scarecrows – You can put these up when Fall hits along with a fall wreath to spruce up your houses’ appearance.
• Graveyard – Have some fun and place a graveyard in your front yard. Onlookers will surely sneak a peak at your “haunted” garden.

Fall Tilling

Tilling is good in the fall because the soil has moisture and it helps tilling by decomposing the organic materials. Fall tilling also helps be reducing weeds and preventing garden pests from building nests.
Tilling makes for good soil in the spring which will help the plant’s growth and release nutrients.