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They’re easy to care for once you know their ideal conditions. Orchid Care When you first get your orchid, it will likely be healthy and in bloom. Once the bloom falls off, the plant isn’t doomed for the trash can. The Spruce / Katie Kerpel you could care for the orchid and get it to re-bloom. Be careful of direct sun, as it can burn the plants. you’re free to purchase a pre-made mix or make your own....

Orchids can get expensive so learninghow to propagateis a good way to build your collection. What Is an Orchid Keiki? Orchid keikis (pronounced kay-kees) are baby orchids that develop on parent plants. aLittlesilhoutto / Getty Images Some orchid varieties, likePhalaenopsisandDendrobium,are more keen to form keikis than others. Keikis form naturally but can also form when a spent flower spike is cut back. By doing so, this encourages a secondary spike and extends the orchid’s bloom period....

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Why Start Gardening Organically? There are many compelling reasons for organic gardening. When you eat homegrown organic fruits and veggies, you are avoiding ingesting pesticides used to grow the food. CasarsaGuru / Getty Images Skip any crops that are are highly susceptible to pests or diseases, such as cauliflower and broccoli. Before you begin, take the time to test your soil. Organic Means of Fertilizing There are oodles of organic fertilizers on the market, fromfish emulsiontoblood meal....

In response, laws and regulations are evolving to reflect public pressure and the inherent dangers of these chemicals. Progress on regulation is somewhat more advanced when it comes to insect-killing pesticides. So what environmentally friendly weed killer methods are there to control weeds instead? The Spruce / K. Dave Healthy soil leads to a healthy lawn, which promotes all kinds of plant growth, including weeds. It’s the healthy soil “microbiome” that enables this....

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But love it or not, OSB is here to stay. It works well for walls that stay dry or for roof sheathing. But how well suited isOSB for flooring or subflooring? The Spruce / Jacob Fox What OSB Is OSB is short for oriented strand board. OSB is a synthetic wood product made from chipped wood. Up to 50 layers of strands are compressed under high pressure to form OSB....

This chart summarizes the differences A typical wood-framed residential flooring system is more complicated than you think. The terms “underlayment” and “subfloor” are often used interchangeably, but they are separate layers. OSB (oriented strand board) is a different form of sheet material. The Spruce / Madelyn Goodnight While the name may be unfamiliar, you probably recognize this material. The sheets are typically 4 by 8 or 4 by 12 feet in size....

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The Spruce / Michela Buttignol Many people avoid spring cleaning simply because they don’t know where to begin. But the process of decluttering and then cleaning a space is pretty easy. Each task can be done quickly; the tough part is getting started. The Spruce / Michela Buttignol Thats where this 30-day checklist comes in. Thisspring cleaning planoutlines a set of tasks to help youdeclutter and cleanevery nook and cranny in your home....