Orchids Are Easy To Grow

Author : Robert Pavlis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781542465229
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Garden Myths written by Robert Pavlis and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden Myths examines over 120 horticultural urban legends. Turning wisdom on its head, Robert Pavlis dives deep into traditional garden advice and debunks the myths and misconceptions that abound. He asks critical questions and uses science-based information to understand plants and their environment. Armed with the truth, Robert then turns this knowledge into easy-to-follow advice. - Is fall the best time to clean the garden? - Do bloom boosters work?- Will citronella plants reduce mosquitoes in the garden?- Do pine needles acidify soil?- Should tomatoes be suckered?- Should trees be staked at planting time? - Can burlap keep your trees warm in winter?- Will a pebble tray increase humidity for houseplants? "Garden Myths is a must-read for anyone who wants to use environmentally sound practices. This fascinating and informative book will help you understand plants better, reduce unnecessary work, convince you to buy fewer products and help you enjoy gardening more."

Author : Liz I. Johnson
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9781552979389
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Easy Orchids written by Liz I. Johnson and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at the novice grower who wishes to keep orchids as houseplants. Includes advice and tips on how to choose a suitable orchid for your home, plus techniques for care and cultivation. Features a directory of 85 orchids that are easy to grow inside.

Author : Marc Hachadourian
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604698160
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Orchid Modern written by Marc Hachadourian and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This beautiful book is useful for all of us, novice and experienced orchid lovers alike.” —Martha Stewart, author, entrepreneur, founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Add the vibrant colors and exotic blooms of orchids to your houseplant haven! It’s easier than you think with the help of Orchid Modern. Marc Hachadourian, the curator of the orchid collection at the New York Botanical Garden, shares his secrets to successfully growing these sometimes finicky houseplants. Besides the basics, you’ll learn his top 120 orchid picks for green and not-so-green thumbs. Ten inspirational, step-by-step projects, including terrariums, a wreath, and a kokedama, provide the confidence to make orchids a thriving, vivid part of your home’s signature style.

Author : Robert G. M. Friend
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
ISBN 13 : 9780881926590
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Orchids in Your Garden written by Robert G. M. Friend and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2004 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author draws on a lifetime of experience to offer details on more than 500 orchid choices for every garden situation and to provide practical cultivation information.

Author : Mimi Luebbermann
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811835534
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Easy Orchids written by Mimi Luebbermann and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add a dazzling touch of the exotic to your life from neon bright Dendrobium nobiles to arching sprays of Phalaenopsis. Enjoy the perfumed fragrance of the sturdy Lady of the Night. Try harvesting your own vanilla. This engaging volume provides all the inspiration you need to transform a windowsill, patio, glassed-in porch, or small garden plot into orchid territory. Grow Lady's Slipper orchids and Jewel orchids as low-light house plants, cover a bright windowsill with Laeliocattleyas, or fill up your back terrace with cymbidiums. Regardless of where you live you can grow orchids, easily, inside or out. Complete with concise, easy-to-follow instructions, and beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, Easy Orchids makes growing these prima donnas of the planet world rewarding and enjoyable for beginner and expert gardeners alike. -- back cover.

Author : Philip Seaton
Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN 13 : 9781842460917
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Orchids from Seed written by Philip Seaton and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighty-eight lavishly illustrated pages of coloured drawings and photographs explain everything from selecting the right kit, through to planting your own seed-raised plants in the greenhouse, teaching you step-by-step how to grow orchids confidently, successfully and professionally. Written for the amateur and the professional without access to sophisticated laboratory equipment and chemicals, Growing Orchids from Seed contains all you need to know to become an expert.

Author : Ellen Zachos
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780806979359
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Orchid Growing for Wimps written by Ellen Zachos and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A superb primer on orchid culture. It uses a fully illustrated step-by-step approach and doesn't skimp on relating complete details. There's a chapter showing easy-to-grow orchids in all their glory, and there's also a chapter warning about 'difficult' orchids to avoid. This tome takes you on a visit [to] 16 terrific varieties you can easily handle. It's a fun and rewarding winter exercise."--"Denver Post."

Author : Manos Kanellos
Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN 13 : 9781842467183
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Orchids at Home written by Manos Kanellos and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative and detailed guide to caring for orchids in the home - the result of experience, continuous experimentation and extensive research by expert authors. All common types of orchids are covered. This book communicates all the necessary information in a way which is easy to understand, with over 100 unique, purpose-taken pictures. It includes a section with answers to the most common questions, and a photographic guide to signs, diagnosis and treatment for bringing ailing orchids back to health. The only book you need when growing orchids at home.

Author : Wilma Rittershausen
Publisher : Readers Digest
ISBN 13 : 9781606522059
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Orchids for Every Home written by Wilma Rittershausen and published by Readers Digest. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From selecting the right plant to providing proper growing conditions, Orchids for Every Home is your complete handbook to keeping your orchids healthy and blooming. Starting with the most popular orchids that require the least care and progressing to more high-maintenance flowers, this practical guide is organized to help you find the orchid that is just right for you and the conditions in your home. You'll learn about 104 different orchids, including Phalaenopsis, Miltoniopsis, Aygopetalum, Brassia, Dendrobium, and many more. All plant profiles include: A description of the plant and its flowers When and how often it blooms Where to site it Watering and other care instructions In addition, a troubleshooting section helps you identify problems--such as sunburn, viruses, mealybugs, and red spider mites--and shows you how to quickly and efficiently deal with them. Both beautiful and practical, Orchids for Every Home shows you just how easy it is to grow these exquisite flowers.

Author : Steven A. Frowine
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0764567594
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Orchids For Dummies written by Steven A. Frowine and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-03-04 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color Color your world with orchids Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren't they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants. Discover how to: * Select orchids that will thrive in your home * Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids * Decipher complicated orchid names * Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties * Create spectacular orchid displays