While there are between 25,000 and 30,000 orchid species, the most common—and the one most people will have at home—is the ...

Keeping an eye on orchid roots can help you spot problems before they spread While most houseplants have thin, thread-like ...

(Courtesy of Holden Forests & Gardens) “People are obsessed with orchids,” Sandy said. “They have all of these different cultural meanings behind them that have been interpreted in different ...

If it’s only a few dead roots, pull them off or use scissors if it’s easier and repot the plant back into the same pot, making sure there’s a little bit of soil where you’ve removed some ...

Some of the offerings include mounting workshops and sessions spotlighting repotting techniques while separately ticketed events, like yoga and a special dinner, also will entice orchid enthusiasts.

SANDY — A homeless man who police say has been living in a van on a Sandy street was arrested Monday, along with a friend, and accused of chasing after a family and pointing a gun at them.

These orchids don't out-grow their container they just need the compost refreshed every two or three years. Do this in the spring. Tip the plant from its pot, tease out all the old compost and roots, ...

As an attorney, she dedicated her life to representing those who had no voice, particularly women in domestic situations — especially those who had been abused, poor and forgotten. Her ...

Soil is a mixture of tiny particles of rock, dead plants and animals, air and water. Different soils have different properties depending on their composition. Sandy soil is pale coloured and has ...

or repotting in soil with added perlite, this helps with the drainage of the soil below and will hopefully improve the life of your plant.” However, if the plant is being underwatered you will ...

After your plant stops blooming in the spring is the best time to repot your peace lily. This will encourage the plant to put new energy from the nutrients in fresh soil into new growth, including a ...