Embellishing Interior Space With Houseplants

 

Indoor or houseplants are always lovable to look at. They take away any stress that one feels after a very tiring day. There are also indoor plants that could clean the air of homes and offices. It has a direct beneficial effect on health, task performance, illness reduction and productivity of every employee at any business establishment. There are also plants that are better than others when it comes to absorbing pollutants. At home, when we choose to take care of these houseplants, we also choose to have a cleaner and safer place to stay everyday. Indoor plants increases humidity levels and decreases dust, which in return reduces cold-related illnesses that we might catch.

We all know that being close to greenery makes us fell more at ease and they can contribute to a feeling of well-being. We definitely experience less stress when there are plants around us. That is why we also do our best to maintain the beauty of these plants. We make sure to water them if needed, add some fertilizers for them to grow better and make sure that they get enough sunlight too. Adding some classic caddies to enhance the pot or planter is not a bad idea at all. Caddies go perfectly well with any pots or planters. You must choose a durable caster that can support any weight of a potted plant without breaking. Also make sure that these caddies are weatherproof so you could use it either indoors or leave it outdoors.

When you add greenery to your home, you don't just decorate your space, but instead, these living organisms interact with your body, mind and home in ways that enhances the quality of life. Always remember to achieve the best results in your home, you must choose the right plant to match with the right growing conditions at home.

Gift Ideas For Housewarming Parties

A new neighbor invited us for their housewarming party. We were a bit excited, knowing that we have new neighbors and that it has been months since we last went to a housewarming party. It is an occasion for the new neighbors to present their home to their family and friends, as well as to their new neighbors. And in return, we will be giving gifts to help them furnish their new home. I wanted to give them an indoor live plant, especially the one that could attract wealth, money and prosperity into their life. All of us had dreams of having good luck and fortune in life, so we believed in so many things and what they can do to our lives. It's not actually bad to believe in those stuff, but we also have to do our part, we have to work hard to reach those goals and dreams.

A money tree braided in leaf basket is the perfect gift for our new neighbors. Although gifts are not really necessary, but it has been a customary to us to really provide something for the new house or even something to be enjoyed during the party. In some countries, it is believed that bluebirds blesses the new house with happiness and good luck, that is why they are given more often as a housewarming gift. But since, I am very fond of plants, I would also like to share with them that passion. I believe that having a potted plant at home, just like the money tree, is creating a more stress-free environment. When you embellish interior spaces with houseplants, you are not merely adding greenery. But instead, these living organisms also interacts with your body, mind and home in ways that could enhance the quality of life.

Always remember that a humble potted plant reduces stress while boosting creativity at home and improve indoor air quality. Sometimes giving gifts isn't just enough. We have to make sure that the receiver of the gift benefits from what we give them.

The Value Of Raised Beds to Gardeners

 

The success of beautiful and blooming garden always starts with a nice soil. The growth rate of plants is much higher because of the minerals and other elements that they get from the soil directly. But, not all ground have good soil. One solution that these gardeners do to still get that nice and healthy growing plants is to have a raised bed garden. The basic idea of having a raised bed garden is to stop battling against poor soil conditions, instead, you could build above ground where you have absolute control over the soil texture and ingredients. These gardens can be contained using a stone or a wood structure to keep the bed intact or they can be more free form, with soil and amendments merely piled several inches high.

Aside from the fact that gardeners will be able to avoid the issue in poor soil, raised beds has several advantages too. First and most important among the advantages is the increased in productivity. Raised beds are more productive per square foot because plants can be spaced more closely together. This is because you don't need to leave spaces to walk through and you don't need to ever step on the garden bed again. Raised garden beds are at least twice as productive as conventional garden. Another benefit of these raised beds, is that they get warmer faster than the soil at ground level, meaning that the growing season is extended. They can also drain excess water away effectively, although they can dry out easily if not watered regularly. They are more cost effective, since they can be build using scrap materials. Lastly, is that they are kind to your back because you don't have to be working at ground level.

Knowing all of these advantages, more gardeners are now turning into raised bed gardening instead of the conventional ones. It is not that bad to at least try something new and explore new techniques in growing your own plants at home. You can at least compare notes which is more effective or works best for you and the success of your garden.

Terrariuns As Table Top Decorations

There are many ways in which we can decorate our home with our favorite plants and flowers. We can either plant them in our garden or place them in containers and pots to be displayed in the front porch of the house or even place them indoors depending on your choice. Nowadays, terrariums have become popular not only to gardeners but also to homemakers like me. Terrariums are enclosed, clear containers that are used for growing plants. They provide proper conditions for establishing young or small plants or for allowing snipped parts of plants to take root and develop. You could actually do all of these in a pot or container, but a terrarium seems to be the most used because others would want to see it or observe it up close and with much clearer view.

Humans have innate fondness for natural elements, and nature has the capability to improve health and well-being. The presence of indoor greenery may have this effect as well and might help reduce stress and foster mental restoration but the healing power of terrariums may come more from a person's interaction with it rather than just the view. Table top terrariums are not limited with just the use of plants, but are also a great space for favorite keepsakes, ornaments, or even wine corks from an anniversary.  You can also involve your kids in growing plants with the use of table top terrariums, it is a great way to introduce the concept of personal responsibility and a fantastic avenue for learning about biology and the natural systems.

Whatever your plan with the table top terrariums, always remember to have fun and experiment with new arrangements, do not limit yourself to the basic, always work on that creative side of yours.