My summer setup for outdoors

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Originally Posted by L I Jane

I thought so too so I bought 2 more paphs today!

Janie, they look great! Nice backyard!

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Originally Posted by smweaver

That's an impressive--or, in my case, since I only have one modest three-tiered bench in the backyard that is home to my orchid collection in the summer, intimidating--set-up you have. It looks very well organized. May I ask what you do to keep insects from crawling into all of the pots? I don't mind ants, and the occasional wasp or two, that come along and sip at the sugary deposits on the flower spikes and buds. But I don't care for the pill bugs (sow bugs?) that seem to very much enjoy the warm, moist potting mix. I don't like to use a lot of poisons, and I'm thinking about trying to smear a product called tanglefoot (a sticky, non-toxic product designed to keep birds off of things) on the legs of the steel bench. But I would like to know if you also have to deal with insects (particularly the pill bugs) and what you do to deter them. Thank you!

In my research, I read that putting Diatomaceous Earth around the legs of your benches stops the insects from being able to crawl up into your plant area.

[lore_tex]

My my you have a TON of orchids!
Nice setup for the summer. Happy growing!

[Rhonda_in_FL]

I've said it once, I'll say it again...
You guys up north really rock--all that work! Makes me appreciate what I have here in Florida!

[Helen]

Jane, unbelievable! nice setup....Now I know what all of you are talking about! Good size back yard you've got there....I have not room in mine, as I created 3 rock gardens and there's no room left on my small back yard.
Good luck with all of them this summer!