Orchid display ideas

Plants are beautiful and natural additions to any home, and they have been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and…

For a pretty display on my kitchen table, I decided to "kopy kat" an idea I saw in the January issue of "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine. The article explains how to put orchids creatively in tall vases. An orchid expert tells how to keep the orchids' roots healthy while they are in the vases. I have been downsizing my vase collection so I don't have the straight-sided vases that I used to. I did find three former (spigots are broken) clear glass drink dispensers in the attic. I turned…

Need an idea for what to do with your orchid after it blooms? Don't throw it away! Instead, make this DIY orchid arrangement. Orchids are easy to care for indoor plants that are very forgiving. This rustic orchid display takes about 15 minutes to put together and lasts for years. It would also make a beautiful and easy DIY wedding centerpiece for a rustic or garden wedding theme that could be made ahead of time. It could even be scaled down for a wedding favor idea for guests.

Floral arrangement designed by Garden Party Flowers Vancouver www.gardenpartyflowers.ca

In love with kokedamas? I sure am! In case you haven't seen these planters before, it's a type of Japanese gardening - much like bonsai. Kokedamas are plants that have had their roots encased in soil and wrapped in moss. So they are self-contained and require no planter or pot. You can style them in

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Create a pretty DIY orchid planter with this simple tutorial. It makes the perfect centerpiece or accent piece for your summer decor!

Mounting Orchids gives us an idea of how they would grow naturally. It can be difficult to think about giving up a planter. But if you want to have a more authentic look, go for a mounted orchid. Riding an orchid has some real benefits. In addition to being the most realistic way to display an orchid, mounted orchids can live on your slabs for years. Find out if this could be a good setup for you!

Orchids are more popular than ever, and almost every grocery store sells them.