"To repot an orchid, remove the entire plant and root ball gently," says Steve Corcoran, CEO of Lawn Love. "Orchid roots are ...

Look to your orchid's roots to determine when its outgrowing its pot. Here's how often your orchid needs repotting and the signs it's time for a new pot.

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Orchids are such beautiful flowers—whether they’re purple, white, or other hues like orange or green, they add a touch of vibrant color to any home. However, caring for these blooms can be challenging ...

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Finally, we’re entering the last few hours to embrace the holiday season fully. After all that last-minute shopping, getting guest rooms ready, dealing with airport traffic, baking pies, and preparing ...

Dear Master Gardener: I bought a Phalaenopsis orchid a month ago and the bottom leaves are turning yellow and there is a mushy spot on a leaf. It came in a plastic container inside a ceramic pot. When ...

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In the fall, the potting soil in containers is usually depleted of nutrients and compacted. Reusing potting soil again the next year is therefore not recommended. At most, you can recycle the soil of ...

Did you hear about the ghost who got evicted from the graveyard? He couldn’t pay his rent because he was dead broke. We all need to stretch our dollars, but potting soil isn’t the place to scrimp when ...