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Why orchids flower?

 These tropical orchids are famous for their bright, showy flowers that come in a variety of colors. While the general meaning of the orchid ranges from charm and beauty to sophistication and fertility, these stunning flowers are perfect for any occasion, even just to bring joy. A well-maintained Phalaenopsis orchid (one of the most common species) can bloom for up to four months. The popular Phalaenopsis orchid is one of the easiest orchid varieties to grow as a houseplant and is often referred to as the beginner's orchid for its docile nature or the moth orchid for its flower shape.  The most popular orchids on the market, members of the Phalaenopsis family, grow on larger plants and trees and absorb moisture from the air just like their roots. For example, phalaenopsis orchids are usually grown with rough bark, cattleyas with medium bark, and young orchid plants are best grown with thin bark. There are several types of growing media that can be used to grow orchids: mahogan...

How to protect your garden

 An insecticide that kills many garden insects that will protect home gardens from fruit trees and nuts. Garden Safe Insect



Killer is a natural pesticide that attacks all insects at any stage of their life. For maximum success, use Garden Safe

Insect Killer as a sleep spray. Garden Safe Insect Killer contains herbal insecticides that are great for roses, vegetables,

houseplants, trees and shrubs.


An all-weather mineral oil based insecticide that controls insect eggs on fruit and shade trees, shrubs, vegetables and

roses. Ready-to-use insecticidal spray that kills insects and eggs of aphids, mites and whiteflies on fruits and vegetables,

flowers and roses. An insecticide is a chemical mixture used to kill or repel certain insects. An insecticide that protects

edible gardens, lawns and flowers from insect damage caused by Japanese aphids and beetles on contact.


A horticultural insecticidal powder that kills and repels almost all home garden insects, as well as Japanese beetles on

roses and flowers. Insecticide granulate that kills over 100 different insects on lawns, gardens, flower beds and ornamental

gardens and around the house. An all natural insecticide that kills all stages of insects including eggs and controls powdery

mildew while protecting against spider mites for organic gardening. An OMRI certified fungicide and insecticide that kills

all stages of soft-bodied insects and some fungal diseases from lawns to gardens.


Garden Safe Neem Oil quickly kills aphids, whiteflies and other soft-bodied insects as well as mites and is equally effective

against fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, black spot and rust. It is also a good dormant spray on fruit trees, killing

beetles and their eggs that may overwinter in the bark. Used as a pesticide for centuries (and has many other domestic and

industrial uses), garden neem oil reduces insect feeding, acts as a repellant, and makes it harder for insects to mature and

lay eggs. Spinosad uses the natural pesticide Neem Oil to effectively kill pests that try to feed on flowers, fruit trees and

vegetables.


Neem oil is all natural and plant safe to get rid of almost all garden beetles. The oil is biodegradable and non-toxic to

pets, birds, fish and other wildlife, is effective against many common garden pests, and is a natural fungicide capable of

controlling powdery mildew and other fungal infections on plants. The only downside to oils like neem oil is that they are

great for keeping insects out and generally won't kill them when they attack your garden. It should be noted that plant

essential oils are a good preventative, but they usually don't kill pests when they attack your garden.


You can use oil sprays to control all types of insects without harming your garden. Various garden sprays are available today

as garden insecticides and many are highly recommended as they pose little or no risk to both the plants and the gardener.

Another popular type of garden insecticide spray that is highly recommended is Neem tree extract.


To prepare an oil-based insecticide spray, mix one cup of vegetable oil with one tablespoon of soap (cover and shake

thoroughly), then when ready, add two teaspoons of the oil spray mixture to one liter of water, shake thoroughly and directly

Spray on plant surfaces affected by certain annoying insects. Pour a homemade oil spray into a garden sprayer and lightly

coat the vegetables with a baby shampoo pesticide spray. Re-spray weekly as needed to protect plants from garden pests such

as leafhoppers, bed bugs, beetles, and creepers.


All you have to do is spray some eucalyptus oil on your plants and see the results. Spinosad Monterey Garden insect repellent

spray works well on a variety of garden pests such as caterpillars, leaf miners, crocodile moths, tent caterpillars, gypsy

moth, travel, moths, fire ants and others. The Monterey brand produces a wide variety of OMRI-listed insecticides that are

organic and non-toxic to humans and animals.


While others prefer synthetic alternatives, such as Monterey LG6135 Garden Insect Spray or Bonide (BND857) Pyrethrin Garden

Insect Spray. Spinosyn can be used in vegetables, fruit crops, ornamental plants and lawns.


Bonide All Seasons Horticulture and Dormant Spray Oil Insecticide contains a premium, non-toxic paraffinic mineral oil that

is safe for people, pets, and gardening to destroy insects and mites that seek to destroy your plants. Makes Natria Neem Oil

Concentrate the perfect choice for organic gardeners looking for an eco-friendly, non-toxic product. Ortho Home Defense

produces up to 32 gallons of aerosols to protect your garden from subterranean and Taiwanese insects.


Insecticides can be organic or synthetic and are used to kill specific insects such as ants, snails, wasps, and so on. They

are used to prevent insect attacks and are usually sprayed after an infestation has begun. Insecticides are a type of

pesticides that are used to kill specific insects, such as wasp sprays, ants, and snail baits.


The best pesticides come from a small bacteria we call Bt and the seeds of the neem tree. This oil is a powerful natural

insecticide capable of disrupting the life cycle of insects at all stages (adults, larvae, and eggs), making it an excellent

resource for organic gardeners. Less toxic products are often referred to as sustainable pesticides and include garden oil

and insecticidal soap sprays, botanical pesticides like neem oil and feverfew, and microbial pesticides like Bt.

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