How To Use A Self-Watering Planter

One of the recent trend in container gardening is the use of self watering planters. They have their own planter reservoir, that is to keep the soil of the plants still moisturized or the plants still receives the right amount of water that they needed to grow even though you leave them at home the whole day. It only means that having the self watering planters at home, you are assured that your plants will not immediately wither and die and you can focus more on your other work. A self watering planter holds a reservoir of water and when the soil dries out it draws up more water until it is satisfied. Over watering is not a problem and the plants will always have moisture as long as the reservoir is filled with water.

Another advantage of having these planter reservoir, is that you can add fertilizer to the water itself. This will give food to the plants throughout the growing season and so improve the quality of plant growth. Although there is a tiny bit of disadvantage in having planter reservoir but still the most important thing is that there is a solution to it. Due to the stagnant water in your self watering planter there will be mosquitoes breeding in the water but what you can do to avoid this is to just add a couple of oil to the water every time you refill the planter reservoir. Also decide whether you want to water your plants from the top or from the bottom. If you don't do that and you are watering from the top and you are using the watering reservoir at the bottom your plants will simply drown.

Using the planter reservoir is just easy and simple just always remember that when you water the plants from the top you can use it as a normal pot because the water will just drain out to the reservoir, so please give it time to use all of the water in the reservoir before you start to water from the top again. Another is watering from the bottom it means that you will have to use the self watering reservoir and not directly pour the water into the plants. You will have to refill the water reservoir of your planter once or twice a week or when the reservoir runs out of water. The number of times you refill the reservoir depends on the planter and the type of plant you are using. It is better to water from the bottom rather than from the top because the built-in water reservoir is designed to move the water upwards through the soil and when the soil is dry the moisture will continually move upwards to deliver enough water to the plants.

The Beauty Of Windows At Home

 

A house with big windows are always the best not just because you can see clearly the beauty outside without leaving your home but also it is the place where the light and air passes through. Some would really invest in making their windows more glamorous and unique as possible, they would even pay a big sum of money for a designer or artist to decorate their windows. There is a long time trend that people wants for their windows, it is adding window boxes so that they could add more decoration or plant their favorite flowers on these window boxes. The more flowers the window boxes have the better they look and these plants actually could filter the air that goes into your house.

Nowadays, prestige window box with built-in water reservoir are a trend. They make a very convenient piece of decor outdoors especially for those people who travels a  lot or for those who stays out of the house most of the day. These built-in reservoir encourages healthy plant growth by allowing plants to practically water themselves. These prestige window boxes are practically sold everywhere but there are just one or two shops that offers a built-in water reservoir. Stressing your self out whole day thinking if your plants has already dried out because you are at work and nobody's home to water them from time to time is no longer a problem with these prestige window boxes. You can be assured that throughout the day the soil in your plants or flowers are receiving the right moisture they needed for them to grow healthily.

Windows with these prestige window boxes are surely an eye catching accent to your home. Also make sure that you clean these windows at least once a week to ensure their beauty and the cleanliness because they are the ones who gets to be noticed first.

A Nice View of Living Wallscape

 

Apartment dwellers or those who have limited space at home for a garden usually buys pots and containers where they could place their plants and flowers. They usually turn to container gardening in order for them to still have some greens and fresh flowers around their house and also in a way clean the air and humidify their homes. With the houseplants or indoor plants, the air in their homes will not only be cleansed but also the whole environment will totally change, especially plants are good stress relievers. There are varieties of houseplants that any homeowner could choose from or they could buy at any gardening shops or they can order online which is much easier and saves their time and effort.

Aside from using pots and containers, the newest form of gardening right now is just a space in your walls. They are vertical garden kits or indoor green wall kit which could stimulate your senses and liven up your walls. They work great as a living wall room art and can be a fun activity that you and your whole family can build or make. Vertical planter for walls create a striking living arrangement, where you can dress up sitting room walls. hallways and even the outdoor patio fences. You are assured that these framed green accent is totally Eco-friendly and also in a way upgrade the air quality at home while making a bold design statement. This is a total make over you could apply to your home and also make sure that you add a watering tank to your vertical planters to simplify your living wall maintenance.

Vertical planter for wall is now on the rise, so if you find your wall to dull or if your tired of the old decoration or painting on your wall you could replace them with these living wall arrangement. You can never go wrong having your own framed green accent at home.

Caring For Indoor Plants

Having your own garden inside your home is a healthy way of living, because most houseplants purifies and cleans the air that you breathe. Keeping them healthy is a must , but with the changing interior lights and variable conditions, you may need extra time and effort to make sure that they grow well. With a little preparation and some care, you can keep your houseplants looking beautiful. A good rule of thumb for keeping your houseplants healthy is to try to match the same environment from which they originated. Although it may be hard at first, because you may not be able to match every criteria for your houseplant, but every small step you take to ensure the houseplants comfort will be a giant step towards keeping them healthy.

There are important elements you may need to remember for your plants to grow healthily. They are water, light, and selecting the right pot or container. Most plants have dormant and active cycles, and their watering and fertilizing requirements will greatly differ from season to season. There are no hard and fast rules to watering, because every situation is different due to temperature variations, humidity and soil types. One must have that every home owner or indoor gardener is a indoor metal watering can and mister. This is to make sure that you are providing just the right amount of water to your houseplants. Always remember that, it is better to keep an indoor plant on a slightly dry side than over watered.

Insufficient light usually manifest itself with paler foliage, lanky growth and general lack of luster. Sometimes the light inside our houses is not enough to keep houseplants growing well. Learning how and when you may need to supplement and what lights to use is the best way for your plant to receive the amount of light it needed for optimum growth. Evaluating your plants needs as well as your home style before picking a container is also another way to ensure not only your plants grow well but the style and decor of your home is also in harmony.

Easy To Take Care Juniper Bonsai Plant

 

Looking after and taking care of a juniper bonsai in my garden and indoors are by far the most easy compare to the other live plants that I have at home. Although there are guidelines to follow in making sure that they grow healthily, there is much less effort and it is actually a good stress reliever when you are shaping these juniper bonsai. It was given to me some years ago as a small juniper bonsai plant but now it has grown more maturely and been pruned for years to achieve the wind-swept look of the traditional bonsai. As we all know, junipers are one of the most popular forms of bonsai because they are easy to train, easy to take care for plus they have an authentic oriental appearance.

Junipers are rugged and hardy trees and make a fascinating specimens. Because these junipers grow quickly, this type of bonsai plant gives inexperienced Bonsai artist a great insights in to the Bonsai world. They are basically grown in pots and are totally dependent on the gardener or the owner of the plant for their care. With proper care, my small juniper bonsai plant which has grown to be a large juniper bonsai has remain healthy, beautiful and miniature for years now and I know that it will still increase in beauty as it matures through the years. Juniper bonsai care is perhaps the less complex, and due to the hardiness of the trees, you can afford a few forgetful mistakes along the way.

The best juniper bonsai care conditions need to incorporate a regular watering schedule and a good soil conditions. Always remember that a juniper bonsai is a living miniature tree and not a houseplant, therefor it must be maintained in a cool/cold environment. When grown well, it will accelerate upwards and outwards and can become bushy and overgrown and that is where pruning in your own stylish way comes in. Always start from to bottom when pruning and work up to the crown. Once you have done all of these, you will definitely get an indescribable feeling especially when you see the results are as what you have imagined it at first.