Learn & Grow – The Orbit Blog

What Type of Soil Do I Have?
The type of soil in your lawn and garden affects water retention and plant root growth, so adjusting your watering schedule to accommodate your soil type is important. Here's our guide on checking your soil type.

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8 Tips for Better Entertaining Outdoors
When it comes to entertaining, it’s all about making your yard and garden into comfortable places where you enjoy time with family and friends. Here is a wealth of ways to make outdoor socializing fun and festive.
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10 Things Gardeners Often Neglect
Whether your garden is a cluster of pots on a patio or fire escape or a backyard spanning acres, taking care of demanding plants can be a challenge. Here are 10 things gardeners often overlook that can make a big difference in whether your gardening experience is discouraging or delightful.
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Starting Your Garden Indoors
Have you ever bought seeds and not known what to do with them? Or planted them with little success? Your luck is about to change. Starting your garden from seed is a great way to save money and get the varieties you want and you only need a few supplies to do it.
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5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Use as Fertilizer
No matter how healthy your soil is, chances are your plants can’t get all the nutrients they need without the occasional help of fertilizer. But before you head to the garden store, look around – here are five natural fertilizers that you won’t have to go far to find.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Gardening
If you want to start gardening, this article has everything you need. Gardening may seem overwhelming at first. Just relax and take your time going through this guide. You’ll be growing your first plant in no time.
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Indoor Jungle: How Houseplants Can Make You A Happier Person
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.

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Secrets to Successful Roses
Growing great roses – or any flowers for that matter – isn't nearly as hard as you think. Follow our tips below to find out how you can have a rose garden with ease.
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Optimizing Your Waterflow
In the heat of summer, water usage becomes a hot topic (sorry!), as gardeners seek to keep plants and lawns green and healthy without running up astronomical water bills. So, what to do? Use your water more wisely!
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