Garden supplies FAQs
Q: I need some good suggestions for composting. Can you help me?
By shredding materials, mixing nitrogen and carbon matter, keeping the pile moist but not too wet, (this is because anaerobic decomposition produces extremely pungent odors) and lastly, you must be certain that you turn the pile every once and a while to mix the outer material into the center. Also: don't include dairy products, grease or meat, because these tend to attract unwanted visitors to the pile.Q: Every month has a designated flower, so what flower represents which month of the year?
The following is a common list for flowers of the month:1) In January, the Carnation.
2) In February, the Violet.
3) March brings around the Daffodil.
4) In April, the Sweet Pea is considered the monthly flower.
5) May represents the beautiful, Lily of the Valley.
6) And, of course June is the month of the Rose.
7) For July, the Larkspur (Delphinium) has been declared the flower of the month.
8) August brings the Gladiolus flower of the month to our garden calendars.
9) During September, the Aster flower is the proclaimed flower of the month.
10) The month of October includes the lovely, Calendula as its own flower.
11) November’s flower is the Chrysanthemum.
12) Lastly, December has been acclaimed the Narcissus.
Q: How do I care for a cymbidium orchid?
Orchids can be tough to care for. However, if you are careful and regularly tend to your orchids, they do not have to die. A single orchid can live through the summer and the winter and be ready to re-plant outdoors in the spring.After spending the summer outdoors, your orchid should remain indoors whenever the temperature outside falls below 60F.
Remember orchids need to have plenty of humidity. A great idea is to keep your orchid in a pebble-filled tray and to be sure to keep water in it, as well as making certain that you keep the soil moist.
Watering your orchid, you should use tepid and never cold water. It is an essential step to slightly mist the leaves occasionally.
Remember, orchids need ten to fifteen hours of bright light daily. However, you will want to keep the out of direct sunlight to avoid damage. By the same token, keep your orchids away from of cold drafts.
It is a good idea to feed them during the summer months using a low nitrogen fertilizer, and keep them in a pot. Believe it or not, the orchid actually blooms more freely when the roots (toes) are pinched.
Q: How do I care for bamboo in my home during the winter so that it may flourish in my home as well as outdoors in the spring?
As a matter of fact, whether you know it or not, there are many types of bamboos that are very tolerant of the winter and can be grown outside in colder areas. Depending on the kind of bamboo you have—you may want to look into this possibility.Information about hardier bamboos can be found through The American Bamboo Society. The American Bamboo Society also offers information about controlling the more difficult forms of bamboo to keep alive, especially when the bamboo is grown directly in the soil.
If you feel that you must keep your bamboo indoors. Remember that it is basically a kind of grass and will need to maintain just enough moisture, light and nitrogen to keep it healthy.
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