Van Meuwen, Author at Van Meuwen Blog

How to grow orchids

With both indoor and outdoor varieties, you can’t go wrong with growing orchids.
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Orchids are a massive family of plants consisting of hundreds of different species. They’re popular for their exquisite flowers which often last for months indoors.

Most indoor orchids are epiphytic or lithophytic, meaning they grow on trees or rocks in their natural habitat. Outdoor orchids are terrestrial meaning they grow in the ground and many can be successfully overwintered outdoors in the UK.

Read on to learn how to grow these exotic plants successfully in your home and garden!

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What to do in the garden in May

Fill your hanging baskets with petunias in May.
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May is the start of the transition from spring to summer, so make sure you’ve got a good gardening routine down and start cutting back on those spring flowers and plants.

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What to do in the garden in April

Spring’s in full swing this month, so keep on top of your planting, sowing and weeding.
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April’s a busy time in the garden, so make sure you dodge the sofa and get planting.

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What to do in the garden in March

With warmer days arriving in March, get spring cleaning in your garden!
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March is a real DIY month for the garden. With slightly longer days and warmer temperatures, there’s no excuse to put off those fiddly gardening jobs any longer.

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