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How to Make Beautiful Hanging Flower Baskets Like Disney Using Coconut Coir Liners: 11 Tricks for Amazing Flower Baskets
If you have ever been to Disney, you may have noticed hanging flower baskets that are basically big, gorgeous orbs of flowers with no visible baskets in sight. Full and lush, such bountiful blooms are similar to the stunning flowers that grace balconies in Bavaria. Either way, the look may seem impossible to achieve at home unless you are a professional gardener. Believe it or not, there are simple pro tricks to help you recreate such stunning hanging flower baskets in your own yard. One of which is that underneath those mammoth flowers, there is often a coconut coir fiber liner supporting them. This is just one of the secrets…
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How To Get Your Phalaenopsis to Bloom in Winter
A blooming Phalaenopsis is a beautiful sight indeed... especially when those first buds appear on your Phalaenopsis in the chill of mid-winter. Of all orchid types, Phalaenopsis is actually one of the easiest orchids to rebloom. There are, however, a number of factors at play when it comes to blooming a Phalaenopsis, or "moth orchid," in winter. Believe it or not, some of these factors are actually within your control. Among these, surprisingly, is the "internal clock" within a Phalaenopsis that lets the orchid know the time has come to prepare to bloom. How exactly can you influence this? Well, read on because if your "Phael" is struggling to rebloom…
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How To Get A Christmas Cactus To Bloom
Ahhh, the Christmas cactus or, as my friend's mother-in-law calls it, the Hanukkah plant. Also known as the crab cactus or Thanksgiving cactus, no matter what you call it, you have likely acquired at least one of these lushly flowering winter perennials through the years. No surprise there... With vibrant red, hot pink, purple-burgundy, and even orange blooms, the Christmas cactus is perfectly timed to brighten up the dark dreariness of the winter season. While all is merry and bright while your Christmas cactus is in bloom, what do you do when your plant turns into a drooping, flower-less vision of sadness? Fear not. Instead, keep reading to learn exactly…
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How To Make A Tropical Wreath
It may be spring but summer is just around the corner, and what better way to welcome everyone's favorite season than with tropical, summer-inspired decor. Few things are more evocative of summer than a favorite vacation on a tropical island paradise. And what better time than now to create your own paradise at home starting with a one-of-a-kind, beachy yet elegant, island-inspired wreath for your front door. But don't limit the sunny tropical island vibes to just your front door...
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How To Grow Succulents On Rocks For A Unique, One-Of-A-Kind Garden
Who doesn't love succulents? Quirky yet eye-catching, these "camels of the plant world" thrive on minimal water, making them easy to grow and care for. But did you know that you could actually grow your succulents in and on rocks, and they will survive? Yes, you can! Just by following some simple rules, you can successfully grow succulents in rocks and rock crevices, under the proper conditions. In this post, I will show you exactly how to do just that to create a one-of-a-kind garden that will have your friends and neighbors ask, "How did you do that?"
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How To Make A Room With High Ceilings Feel Cozy & Intimate
Any realtor will tell you that high ceilings are often on a home buyer's wish list. As a highly sought-after feature, they add a spaciousness and open feeling to any room that low ceilings simply do not. In addition to making the room feel extra-large, they are typically accompanied by large, tall windows that not only bring in extra light but sweeping views of the outdoors as well. While these characteristics are all wonderful, they often come at the expense of another quality we usually seek in our living spaces -- namely, coziness. So, how do you make high ceilings feel cozy, and turn a large, cavernous open space into…
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Yucca Plant Rescue: Why Is My Yucca Plant Drooping? How To Revive A Drooping Yucca Plant (With Pictures)
Reasons Why A Yucca Plant Would Droop One day I noticed that all of a sudden my yucca plant was no longer sturdy and upright but was instead looking droopy and leaning over - quite severely actually, as you can see in the first picture below. Since yucca plants are known for being hardy and requiring minimal maintenance I knew there was something very wrong. A healthy yucca will not start drooping or leaning just because it grows larger and more top-heavy. A yucca plant with healthy stems can easily withstand the pressure of additional weight so, given the state of my plant, it was imperative that I diagnose the…