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•June 3, 2020•

ORCHID CARE

Most Phalaenopsis or moth orchids are commercially grown and produced in sophisticated greenhouse conditions, where every aspect of the growing environment is controlled. Light, temperature, humidity, water and plant nutrition are all kept at optimum levels during the various growth phases. This is a far cry from the living room in your home where so...
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•March 3, 2020•

SO MANY SALVIAS

Flowering shrubby salvias are all the rage right now – easy to grow, rewarding, colourful, attract sunbirds are but a few of their numerous attributes. Recently there has been spate of new introductions on the salvia scene, some outstanding whilst others could best be described as disappointing. Here are two different types of shrubby salvias...
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•March 3, 2020•

SWEET PEA SEASON STARTS NOW

Spring is not complete without a vase full of scented sweet peas adorning some part of the home for weeks on end. March is the correct time to sow seeds or plant out seedlings of these delectable legumes. Here are a few hints and tips to help you grow the best flower crop ever. Select...
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•March 3, 2020•

SUCCULENTS GALORE

Global climate change has certainly made succulents the “go to” plant in many gardens, both large and small. As water becomes less abundant and more costly tough and enduring plants are becoming a must. We have a wide range of different succulents at Blackwood’s at present, many propagated and grown at the Richmond Nursery. They’re...
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