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7 Decorating Tips for Your College Dorm

Even the nicest college dorm rooms are still probably smaller than you’d like them to be. Since decorating a small space often poses its own unique challenges, figuring out how you want to spruce up your home for the next academic year can be...

Using Mini Orchids as Memorial Gifts

When someone dies, our first instinct is to send memorial flowers to the family or provide an arrangement for the service. While this tradition is certainly still appreciated, there is a way you can make sure your gift is remembered by the family of...

Answers to 5 Frequently Asked Phalaenopsis Orchid Care Questions

Just like humans, every Phalaenopsis orchid is different. Though they may not have the personality differences of humans, orchids can present you with a variety of growth and care situations. You might find that one orchid was simple to care for,...

How to Get an Orchid to Rebloom

When your orchid stops blooming and enters dormancy, don't worry, it is not dead. You can encourage your orchid to bloom again with just a little TLC. Phalaenopsis orchids rebloom on old spikes with a new stalk emerging from a triangular node along...

Ways to Reuse Orchid Pots or Planters

You’ve repotted your orchid and you’re left with an empty ceramic pot. These pots can be used for much more than housing beautiful plants. So bring those empty containers in from the trash pile or porch and use these ideas to get your creative...

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Orchid Care Tips: Ice Cube Watering Specifics

We aim to make watering your beautiful Phalaenopsis orchid simple by helping you remember to Just Add Ice once a week. And we even recommend how much -- 3 ice cubes per week. But as with just about anything, it sounds...

How to Incorporate Bright Colors Into Your Summer Party

Block parties. Graduation parties. Cookouts. A random Saturday. There are dozens of reasons to throw a summer party and nothing makes it feel more festive than bright colors. But don’t worry if you’re stuck on how to...

8 Festive Summer Decorating Ideas

Sure, you’ve heard of “spring cleaning,” but what about “summer redecorating”? With longer days, extra sunshine and bright blooming happening all around you, it only makes sense to give your home a breezy and carefree...