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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...

Make your garden light up

 Garden lights are great for enhancing the atmosphere and lighting up outdoor spaces. Light up driveways, flower beds and more



with solar-powered street or floor lights. Decorate your patio with outdoor recessed lights, pendant lights, lanterns and

more to create an amazing atmosphere in your space.


From chandeliers that hang from awnings or umbrellas to string lights that dance on the wall, there are plenty of options to

turn your street into a sparkling wonderland. Combine one or two lighting options to make a small balcony or patio more

comfortable, or choose some easy-to-change options to change the look of your outdoor space to suit different occasions. Good

outdoor lighting ideas are layered, so add complexity to the layout by using different design options at different vertical

points in the garden.


To help you transform your space so you can better see your garden from the inside and out, we've rounded up the best outdoor

lighting ideas, from trendy decorations and pretty string lights to more practical designs for lighting paths and doors.

Whether you want to create an atmosphere, make a safer path, highlight a body of water, or light up an outdoor table so you

can actually see what you're eating, there's never been more (or better) options for lighting your home. garden.


One of the easiest ways to light up a garden party or picnic is to use portable table lamps that can be placed on the grass

or hung from a tree. Other lamps are suitable for creating layers of light in your gardens, such as outdoor ceiling lights,

sconces, and table lamps. The classic pole light is one of the most versatile lighting fixtures for illuminating gardens and

walkways.


The light can be directed onto lawns, paths, or tree foliage to create a moonlight effect. String lights can be hung over an

outdoor seating area, or hung along a garden fence to provide lighting throughout the garden.


One of the benefits of solar lights is that they cost nothing to run - all you have to do is place them where they can get

enough sunlight to recharge every day, turn on automatically at night and turn off in the morning. Some affordable solar-

powered street lights charge within 9-12 hours on sunny days, but on cloudy days it can take more than 12 hours. Solar

options include solar caps for your patio, solar garden lights, and solar-powered string lights.

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