How to deal with a prolific garden pest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leafhoppers can be found in just about any garden. They’re destructive little sap-sucking insects, and they spread disease and damage plants. Because they are so prolific, and there about 20,000 different Leafhopper varieties, it’s inevitable that as a gardener, you’ll be affected by them …
Fill Your Garden with These Native Plants This Fall
Fill your garden with some of these native plants this fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are some native perennials that will bloom late in the season and will keep going even after the first frost hits. Make sure to plant them right now for your fall garden. And, you’ll attract a few pollinators, as well. …
Drought-Tolerant Plants that are Hard to Kill
Some drought-tolerant plants that are hard to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many drought-resistant indoor plants that don’t need a whole of lot watering and can go for weeks without a little moisture. That’s especially good if you’re planning to go on vacation for awhile. A snake plant can go for weeks and can …
Making Sure Potted Plants Stay Hydrated While Vacationing
How to make sure your pots stay hydrated while you’re on vacation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Your plants in the ground will usually be fine for a week or so without watering, especially if there’s some rain in the forecast. But because containers have limited space for holding water and are more exposed to warm temperatures, …
Ways to Prevent Houseplants from Getting Sunburned
Some ways to prevent your houseplants from getting sunburned. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. More light isn’t always the answer for healthy houseplants; just like you, your plants can end up getting sunburned if they spend too much time soaking up the rays. Plants are the most at risk in the spring and summer if you decide to …
The Importance of Humidity When Caring for Orchids
The importance of humidity when caring for orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The ideal daytime humidity for most orchid plants is from 60-80% and possibly more during hot seasons. Most orchids are tropical plants, but that doesn’t mean they need rain forest humidity to grow in your home. Orchids like air movement. Indoors, an overhead paddle …
How Much Light Do Your Orchids Require?
How much light you should and shouldn’t give our orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re wondering how much light you should or shouldn’t give your orchids, from a plant’s perspective, houses usually have dim light, so you’ll usually have better luck with orchid varieties that tolerate low light levels. East-facing windowsills are great spots for orchids; …
Proper Way to Fertilize Your Orchids
The proper way to feed your orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In order to keep your hard to grow orchids thriving, they will need to be fed properly. Orchids require very low amounts of fertilizer when they are actively growing leaves and roots. The American Orchid Society recommends feeding your plants regularly with a 20-20-20 fertilizer …
Choosing to the Proper Potting Mix for Orchids
How to choose to the proper potting mix for orchids. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Potting mix plays a huge role in how often you need to water orchids. Usually, orchids are potted in either moss or bark chips, which both work well but need slightly different care. Moss acts like a sponge, soaking up water and …
Tips for Caring for a Tough-to-Grow Houseplant
How to care for a houseplant that has a reputation for being tough to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Orchids have a reputation for being tough-to-grow houseplants. Sure, they may require specialized potting mix and a certain amount of water to thrive, but this large, diverse group of plants includes many species that are easy to grow …