Learn & Grow – The Orbit Blog

How does softened water affect your garden? Would you be better off using hard water on your plants, so they benefit from all those extra minerals? We have done a comparison of hard water, soft water, and rainwater. Here's what you can do to make sure your plants are getting the best water possible.

In order to grow happy orchids, you have to mimic their natural habitat. Phalaenopsis orchids are tropical epiphytes, which means they grow on the bark of trees high in the canopy where sunlight is available.

A lot of us live in small city apartments, lack a yard in which to garden, or are too busy to get away on a camping trip. 

If you want more greenery in your life (and the health benefits that come with it), there’s a simple and elegant solution: bring nature indoors with you. 

If you’re interested in gardening, love to cook, or want to add more greenery to your home, a fresh herb garden is an ideal place to start.