Ornamental Plants Archives - my Garden and Greenhouse

July 17, 20260

7 Orchid Propagation Techniques

Orchids were considered greenhouse plants by many until recently when it was proven that a little care can make an orchid grow and flower in any

July 11, 20260

Create a colorful year-round garden filled with flowers, greenery, colorful fruit, fall color, winter interest and a few surprises. Consider seasonal

June 11, 20260

For years I was a snob towards succulents. I thought they were beneath me as a gardener; after all, anyone can grow a succulent. In my mind I tho

June 5, 20260

Before you go shopping for new orchids, take some time to become familiar with some guidelines that help ensure you will get a healthy orchid tha

May 27, 20260

Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well-known but our native bees are also critically im

May 24, 20260

Keep your flowers blooming longer and your garden a bit tidier with deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants,

May 9, 20260

There have been times in my life when I have known that what I am doing is truly the right thing. Times when my actions needed no affirmation fro

April 27, 20260

Grooming orchids is lot like grooming kids. It's not only for appearance sake; they also need it to stay healthy. In fact, a well groomed orchid

April 21, 20260

There are several types of plant labels every backyard gardener and/or greenhouse grower should know. Stick Plant Labels These look like ic

April 7, 20260

Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your plants if done right, but too much or improperly installed mulch can be a real problem. Pro