AN ORCHID'S health depends primarily on its root system, those with healthy roots will grow well and produce beautiful flowers, while one that has bad roots will not survive for long. Therefore an ...

Q: I had someone trim some tree branches that were too low, but I’m not sure how to check if they did a good job. What do I look for? A: Trees develop their own version of scar tissue after pruning ...

Keeping an eye on orchid roots can help you spot problems before they spread While most houseplants have thin, thread-like ...

You bought your orchid when it was loaded with flowers and admired its gorgeous blooms for months. Now, the flowers have dropped off, and you’re wondering what to do with the remaining ho-hum clump of ...

Orchids are an amazing group of plants: different types are found growing all over the world. Some, like our native Ladyslipper orchid, have roots that grow in soil and are able to absorb water and ...

Orchids are beautiful plants but they can be difficult to care for, especially as one common watering mistake can damage the roots and cause them to die. You could be accidentally destroying the roots ...