Different plants require different types of soil and some, such as the popular Phalaenopsis orchid, require more unusual ...

Growing orchids requires a lot of patience and consistency. You may already have tried the orchid coffee grounds hack to keep ...

For a few products, we looked at potting soil mixtures blended for specific plants such as succulents or orchids. While not all of the soils we researched were organic, we did factor in the ...

All-purpose potting soil simply isn’t going to cut it for every plant. Cacti and succulents require a fast-draining, gritty soil. Orchids need a chunky, fast-draining medium containing bark ...

Orchids, long revered as rare and exotic blooms, have gained a reputation for being challenging to cultivate. Their short flowering periods and exacting care requirements can make them elusive for ...

Deck the halls with Christmas plants that put you in the spirit, some of which last for years! Here are the best Christmas ...

As many as 10,000 species of dainty orchids in the floral world also utilize deception in order to be get pollinated: Over time, they have evolved elaborate ruses to lure insects. Generally we ...

Staking and potting are not often used in the hobby electronics world, not really entering to the common vernacular. However, everyone who’s ever busted out a glue-gun to convince that dang ...

Some of the most difficult plants to keep alive are also the most striking and unusual varieties. Brightly colored plants ...

Potting, as this technique is called, protects your project from impact and loose wires, but most of the time ends up as a gloppy mess. [Charles] figured out an awesome way to make pro-looking ...

1. Using garden soil instead of potting soil. Garden soil is an amendment mixed with native soil for use in the ground. It contains minerals, microbes, and organic matter. “Garden soil is too ...