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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Pruning Trees Helps Prevent Future Injuries And Damages
There are many benefits that we get from the trees. We plant trees primarily for their beauty and to provide shade but if we dig deeper, trees provide more than just aesthetic. They can help cool our homes and the whole neighborhood as well as combat the greenhouse effect. They absorb odors and pollutant gases, which means cleaner air and provides more oxygen for humans. These trees also provides food not only to humans but also for birds and wildlife. They can also block or mask unsightly views from your house or other commercial or business space. Trees absorb dust and wind and reduce glare, as well as, creates an eye-soothing canopy of green.
There are so many things that we should be thankful for because of these trees. That is why, we take care and maintain them in the best way that we can. Trimming and pruning trees at an early stage or younger age affects their later productivity and longevity. The trees in our garden is usually maintained by my husband. He makes sure that they are properly pruned with the use of razor sharp anvil loppers. The anvil loppers is a heavy duty garden shears but still a very user-friendly tool. We bought it online because it was highly recommended by our neighbors and friends who also has one of these as their gardening tool. Good pruning can reduce the risk of branch and the whole-tree failure, better clearance for vehicles and pedestrians, and improved appearance.
Maintaining and training trees can be very tedious but in the end, it is still us who would receive greater benefits from it. Also, always make sure to properly trim and prune trees to prevent later injury or property damaged from weak crotches or other falling tree parts.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Inspiring Others Through Home Gardening
Maintaining the garden everyday is a bit wearisome. Yes, it is indeed very rewarding because of the beauty and the fresh fruits and vegetables you get from your garden but you will also feel that your hands and feet are about to give up. Every time I feel tired of this everyday routine, I would take a break, sit down and relax at our cottage garden bench while sipping a cup of coffee. It feels really good to have a garden of your own because of the many benefits you get from them, but you must also do your share of taking care of these plants for them to be able to grow healthily. In return, those garden owners becomes more healthy because of the physical activity that you do everyday and the healthy diet you get from eating your home grown vegetables and fruits.
Home gardening is great hobby that anyone can enjoy and enables you to get some free exercise and of course, better nutrition. Studies also shows that gardening can help your mental health through relaxation and satisfaction. Just by looking at the blooming flowers and smelling that garden fresh air would definitely help you get more relaxed while sitting at your cottage garden bench. Satisfaction can be obtain through reaping the rewards of your own hard work. Gardening is also a good stress reliever, the activity takes your mind off of work and other stress in your life. It can also be a family activity that even your husband and kids could enjoy. This could be a great and inexpensive way to bond with your family members.
Always remember that gardening can be very helpful to us not only physically and mentally but also in providing food for the family and savings on food purchases as well. Growing your own fruits and vegetables is the most organic you can get. You will be helping the environment and saving money at the same time. Flowers and tress can beautify your home while cleaning the air that you and your family is breathing.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Decorative Wndow Boxes For A Home Upgrade
When we say shopping, it has always been a woman's favorite past time or hobby. There would always be that day when you feel nothing is working out or everything is not going your way. Then, as a stress reliever most women goes for a shopping and after buying some items that would make them feel better, visiting a salon or spa would be next on the list. While everyone is busy looking for the newest bag or shoes to buy, I became very busy checking online for new window boxes or decorative planters. I don't want any fancy bags, shoes or make up, all I ever wanted is to make sure that our home becomes a perfect place for our family. Making sure that every part of the house has the best quality of materials that could withstand time and climate changes.
Instead of going to malls and stores to buy your favorite items and wait on the line, I would rather visit online sites and have my favorite items delivered at home. It saves time as well as my effort too. But, also make sure that the website you are visiting are secured and the items you buy are guaranteed original and not bogus. It was a week ago when I last bought some items online. It was a medallion vinyl window box/liner. As we all know, liners extend the life and upgrade the look of our window boxes. The Medallion PVC window box liner is perfect for our windows and even to a wall or deck rails. We can place them anywhere we want and can become replacements for some of our iron window box cages that was first installed in our windows. The new window box liner even comes with a removable drainage tray which works perfectly for us.
Your family and home always comes first or becomes your main priority when you enter marriage life and motherhood. Looking after your family's welfare and keeping your home safe and clean all the time becomes your obligation to them.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
The Effects Of Gardening To Our Body and Environment
One of my past time every afternoon is to sit by the garden, sipping a cup of coffee. Watching all the beautiful flowers, plants and trees grow is a bliss for me already, while I am waiting for my son and husband to arrive. Nature has it's own power to take away any stress related feeling that you may have. Gardening can improve one's health and even boost up your mood. As we all know, gardening is a great form of exercise. Watering the plants in an old fashioned way can lead to weight lose. Nowadays, people are into watering system, which they can turn on or off whenever the plants need some water. It is less strenuous and you can still do other things while watering the plants. Technology today has evolve to provide people with convenience in life.
Watering system in the garden can only be used by people who could afford to buy one. For those who can't, the traditional way of watering plants is still the best. You will truly be delighted using a real copper watering can. Being able to connect directly and showering your plants with love and care could help them grow in a way that any watering systems can't give. I was very delighted to receive the real copper watering can in gift box from my husband. I felt that he really supports my hobby and that he loves the many benefits that we get from our garden. One of the many benefit is of course, the impact to our environment. The more plants and trees that we have, the cleaner the air that we breathe in, as well as, reducing too much heat that we encounter everyday.
A garden that has a tastefully designed yard can add curb-appeal to a house, not only that, it also increases the overall value of the home. Planning, planting, watering, and watching your own garden grow can be a very fulfilling task that can give a person satisfaction and pride.
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