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Hello Everyone, and Happy Holidays coming up!
Below you will find the article for the Oakland Delaware website.
Wow! Was that the fastest ever holiday season anybody else has experienced? For me, it just seemed to dash by faster than Santa's reindeer can fly. For the most part, I managed to sort of keep up and get everything done, but I'm glad the rush is over for now.
Looking forward to slowing down a wee bit for now and planning new projects for indoor gardening and outdoor gardening for the New Year.
For those of you who purchased an uncut living tree (roots intact), now would be the time to get the tree into the ground. Hopefully, you planned ahead and have the hole dug, and the soil dug from that hole stored in the garage to avoid freezing. Bundle up and go outside and get that precious tree into the ground. Making sure that the top of the soil ball is 1" to 2" above the surrounding soil. Be sure to add 1 to 2 inches of mulch to the finished planting. Then look forward to many years of memories in your landscape!
What to do with your fresh-cut tree after Christmas? Instead of putting it out for trash pickup, here are a couple of thoughts for your consideration.
If you have the space on your property, put the used tree in an out-of-the-way spot for native wildlife to nestle within for protection and warmth from harsh weather. Or your birds to use for safety from predators. The tree will then very gradually decompose into the earth and enrich the soil.
If that is not an option, try contacting any wildlife conservation group to see if they would like to use the tree for any number of conservation projects they may have. And they do have a great many! They may even offer to pick it up from your home.
Now is the time of year that houseplants can provide a connection to nature when being outside gardening just isn't an option. Houseplants can help improve mental and physical health. Many plants naturally purify the air in our homes and workspaces. They absorb toxins from the air, thereby improving overall air quality. Plants also increase oxygen levels by taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Interacting with plants can lower levels of stress, decrease your pulse rate and have positive, calming effects on mood. The Oakland Delaware greenhouse has a wonderful and extensive selection of beautiful plants to enhance our home environment and our health. Some selections to consider looking for would include Monstera Deliciosa, Pothos, Rubber plants, and Jade plants. However, don't stop with just these suggestions, because there are a multitude of lovely plants to choose from.
While pondering houseplants and indoor gardening, orchids make excellent houseplants. They are colorful, unique, and the blooms last a very long time. Yes, orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow indoors. But the good news is that there are at least two types of orchids that can flourish in conditions found in most of our homes.
Paphiopedilum, commonly called slipper orchids, generally require a temperature range between 65 degrees at night to no more than 90 degrees during the day. They also thrive in a low-light environment. So an east or west-facing window works well. They also do well under artificial light sources.
Phalaenopsis orchids, generally referred to as moth orchids, also thrive in low-light conditions. And they are beautiful with long-lasting blooms!
Orchids do best when grown in orchid bark potting media. This medium best mimics the native growing conditions for orchids. Watering with lukewarm water should only be done every 7-10 days and only if the media is dry. Allow the water to drain through the pot thoroughly and remove any standing water. When the orchid is in its dormant state, you will want to reduce the frequency of watering.
Do remember that Oakland Nursery Delaware is open all winter for your visiting and shopping needs. Please come in to visit with us and see what changes we're making. And what exciting new products are streaming into the Gift Barn & Loft? Checking out the greenhouse on a bitterly cold day is such an upper for all. Not to forget that the dinosaurs would also like some extra company during these winter months.
It's time for me to ponder which indoor plants I want to communicate with right now. Because it is too cold to go out and talk to my garden!
Happy indoor gardening, Folks!
CUSTOM CONTAINER PLANTINGS
Can’t seem to find exactly what you’re looking for? Maybe a color scheme isn’t what you were envisioning, or the premade planters are never the right scale for your area. Whatever the case may be, Oakland Nursery is happy to customize seasonal containers for you! Let us create a custom combination planter for your home, based upon YOUR specifications!
You can pick from our wide selection of pottery or bring in your own container. You can pick out exactly what you want or just give us some guidelines and let us do our magic.
Colorful containers can start as early as February and go as late as November, and there are many options for holiday greens arrangements to fill even the coldest months!
Prices are dependent upon the plant selection and container size. Additives such as Soil Moist and slow release fertilizers are also available options. We will do our best to understand your needs and make informed, educated decisions about what plants will work best for your location and lifestyle.
Call us or stop in anytime, we are here to help!
