Category : Trees & Houseplants : Home & Garden

How to Cut a Dendrobium Orchid

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Dendrobium orchids grow in hot, humid conditions and make wonderful cut flowers, because they last a long time once cut. In a corsage, they last a full day before wilting. In water, they last 14 days and even longer with a flower preservative. However, always use sterilized tools, cleaned with rubbi

Willow Trees in the U.S.

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The leaves of trees belonging to the willow family are typically longer than they are wide. Other traits characteristic of willows in North America include a short leaf stem and an affinity for wet places. Willows in the United States often grow no larger than shrubs, but "Trees of North...

How to Make a Carnation Boutonniere

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There are many occasions where you might need a boutonniere. Some of them are weddings, proms, parties, and other social events. Boutonnieres are worn by men and simply are a scaled down version of a corsage. The carnation makes a wonderful boutonniere. It's always available and always beautifu

How to Finish the Edges of Grandma's Flower Garden Quilt

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Grandmother's Flower Garden is a quilt design that was popularized during the 1930s and has come to epitomize the classic Depression quilt. This design is made entirely of hexagonal patches sewn together to create the look of a field of flowers on a white or green background. This style of piecing t

How to Keep a Pineapple Houseplant

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Pineapple plants produce attractive sword-shaped leaves. The foliage provides a tropical touch of green to your home when grown as a potted plant. The plant survives for two or more years as a houseplant. Flowering occurs once the plant matures. After your potted pineapple produces a flower stalk an

Can I Use a Water Bath Canner to Can Tomato Soup?

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For anyone new to home canning foods, the water bath canning method may seem preferable. Water bath canning is considerably less dangerous to the cook than pressure canning, its closest alternative. Home canning holds a great deal of appeal for people who buy regularly from farmers' markets or just

Plant Cutting Techniques

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Cutting or pruning plants is important for several reasons, from removing damaged stems to controlling shape and size to inducing bloom. Some plants require pruning to perform optimally, such as roses, while others perform year after year untended as if they groom themselves. Most important to consi

Bird of Paradise Plant & Parts of Flower

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Bird of Paradise is an exotic flowering plant with visually stunning flowers.Design Pics/Valueline/Getty ImagesBird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is an herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It received its name due to the flower, which resembles a bird in midflight. This tropical...

Certified Organic Vegetables

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Organic gardening gained popularity over the past few decades as consumers became aware of cultivation, disease and pest control practices. As more farmers made claims of organically grown crops, it became necessary to establish certified organic gardening guidelines.