By Bob Karlovits , PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW Friday, September 3, 2010 Last updated: 1:42 pm Most years, the end of the grass-cutting season brings a sigh of relief, but this year that is accompanied by a groan of worry.

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Since Aug. 1, 1999, interiorscapers have made 9,191,747 hits at INTERIORSCAPE.com! Reads: 34808 Messages: 82 Some say nothing has changed in this industry.I disagree.We used to use baskets on accounts.Later there was almost nothing but round cylinders for containers and a very slim selection of colors and finishes.

Orchids repotting techniques, if carefully followed, will enable you to keep these exotic and beautiful plants thriving and blooming season after season If you look carefully there are many good sources of information on this subject on Internet, as well as supplies for all the common varieties of these spectacular flowers Commercial potting mediums are species specific, and are sold under the variety name...

The Phalaenopsis Orchid Deriving its name from the Greek word meaning 'moth-like', the flowers on the Phalaenopsis are likened to a moth's wings in flight It is likely when you think of an orchid you think of the Phalaenopsis orchid With its large green leaves and arching stems displaying beautiful clouds of blooms they provide a striking backdrop to any room and feature heavily in many home design magazines...

Weddings are a time of joy and celebration They are the merging of two heats and two families, and as such take a great deal of planning so that every detail is perfect One of the most important parts of the beautification process is finding the right flower...

Orchids are one of the most beautiful flowers in the world They can be very difficult to grow though, so properly Watering Orchids is an important aspect of growing them A tropical plant that needs less watering One of the first things that people do wrong in growing orchids is that they water them too much...

The Importance of Watering Orchids Properly Many people love the smell and beauty of orchids, but they are reluctant to grow them for a variety of reasons, not least of all because of cost and how difficult they can be to keep alive Even though they can be hard to grow, most successful orchid enthusiasts find out that watering orchids properly is possibly the most important aspect to ensuring the grow and remain healthy A unique tropical plant when it comes to water Most people think that a tropical plant will need a great deal of water...

Rosebushes are the most beautiful in the spring and fall. In fact, some say fall is the best bloom time for roses.

A colorful fall garden is as simple as knowing what to plant. Although gardening sources may suggest seasonal projects, these might not be ideal for your region.

If you've ever wondered if your backyard could sustain something more than grass and a hammock, Boulder's first Tour de Coops event on Saturday, Sept.

A hidden danger in the garden has been highlighted by the case of a man who contracted Legionnaires' disease from handling compost.

Tyiena Jones, 4, picks fresh basil. She often accompanies her older brother when he goes to tend his plants in the garden.

18 The Rainbow Garden Club met Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Western Sizzlin' in Covington.

I'd like to compost all those kitchen scraps that go down the disposal. I know there's a better use for them than filling a dump.

Every house which has a garden needs a garden shed The things used in garden, like garden tools and garden mower, need a place to be kept in and that place is the garden shed If you are going to leave them unattended in the open they will soon start to depreciate with the weather...

Orchids are abundant flowers throughout the world They are found everywhere except on Antarctica Most orchids grow in the tropics, but some species can also be found in the temperate zones...

Have you been looking up at the sky thinking it will soon be time to put the garden furniture back in the shed But on the other hand there are still sunny days to relax and enjoy the garden and you don’t want to drag it all out again Garden furniture has come a long way since the reliable white plastic patio table and chair sets or the old cloth beach deck chairs and hammocks...

A greenhouse is a place made of plastic or glass to trap the energy of the sun and grow various kinds of plants in that place In order to build a good enough greenhouse you are going to need some important stuff The aim is to build a place to nurture those plants which cannot grow in colder climates...

The month of September marks a turning point in the year. Kids are in a new grade in school and the milder weather of fall is on the way.