Key Points Cut brown orchid stems completely; green ones may need selective pruning.Pruning helps the orchid refocus energy ...

When your orchid bloom fades, you can cut back a healthy green flower spike to encourage side blooms, or remove the spike entirely if it has turned brown so it can redirect energy to its leaves and ...

Your orchid's leaves can help you gauge its health.

When you see wilting leaves, check the roots of your orchid. Kondrat compares unhealthy roots to a straw that’s clogged, and, ...

Caring for this beautiful plant requires dedication.

It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and ...

One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared ...

The cold, dreary days of winter have many people daydreaming about jetting away to some exotic location to bask briefly in a tropical paradise before having to return to the bone-chilling reality of a ...

Yellowing leaves on philodendrons often indicate too little or too much water. Other reasons for yellowing leaves are fungal infections, pests, and nutrient deficiencies. Repotting every couple of ...

Hydrangeas are a popular choice for gardeners thanks to their enormous, colourful blooms, but three common mistakes need to be avoided - one of them will result in your beautiful shrub producing "no ...

To propagate amaryllis by seed, harvest the seedpods soon after they turn yellow and begin to break open. Dry the seed pods a ...