There is no dearth of lovely flowers that you can use in your garden. Think of a variety of flowers like painted daisies, day lilies, Shasta daisies, lavender, pansies, hollyhock, phlox, dragon’s teeth, globe thistle, sunflowers and moonflower etc and you will be tempted to have all of them. The mere sight of blooming flowers is mesmerizing. Some plants are annual whereas some others are perennial or better call them seasonal. It is imperative to keep flowers healthy with proper care and maintenance.

To ensure the health of your garden, you need to provide plants with adequate water, sunlight and fertilizer if needed. Plants need to have their roots deep enough in soil so that there is plenty of room for their growth. You should also be aware of the concept of dead-heading which refers to simply snipping the dying bloom of the plant. This way, plant will be able to focus its attention on seeds creation. One of the best flowers for entire summer is daisy. It grows easily and if given proper attention, will keep you delighted all summer long. Roses are eternal favorites of flower lovers. It is important to indulge in deadheading and cutting flowers back for consistent growth of the plant.

Bonsai plants are essentially eye-catching. They look beautiful and add grace to your décor. But like everything else, they also need caring. If you think that just watering them will be enough then you are definitely mistaken. Bonsai are no less than ‘mini trees’. A well shaped bonsai is surely a delight to the eyes. To take proper care of your plants, you need to formulate a plan first. Straightaway pruning and snipping them away will not help the cause.

There is this “Rule of Thirds” that refers to a certain method for shaping the bonsai plant. It says that, ‘one should calculate total space of the plant and its container and thereafter, divide it into thirds both horizontally and vertically’. The resultant is proper ‘division of space’ that should be kept in mind while you prune your plants. This will also help you in achieving the desired results. A perfect bonsai plant should like a properly shaped miniature tree. The shape of its sides, front and back should be balanced.

Some of the basic requirements for bonsai plants are, watering them 2-3 times a week, moderate light and fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season. Before watering, make sure to check the moss, whether it is dry. To maintain optimum moisture, a humidity tray comes very handy. To properly shape your bonsai, you need to keep in mind three important factors pruning, nipping and wiring. You must have a good pair of sharp pruning shears, scissors, copper wire and a pair of wire cutters at your disposal.

The function of pruning is to control the growth of the plant by getting rid of foliage and limbs whereas nipping helps in maintaining the shape of the bonsai. Pruning is an initial stage and when the plant acquires the desired shape, one needs to use nipping technique. Finally, wiring is used to bend and twist the branches so that bonsai gets its perfect shape. Implementing all these methods will help you in keeping your bonsai plants in perfect shape and size.

Attractive potted plants can greatly enhance the beauty of the house. Many people find their homes incomplete without having plants. Plants can not only enhance the beauty of your homes but will also provide you enjoyment and satisfaction. Tending to your flowers can be an immensely satisfying experience. Plants need good care to adjust to your home environment. However, there are several small factors that need to be taken care of.

First thing first. Not all plants demand same amount of water. Every plant has different requirements and one should be careful about them. Factors like type of plant, size of it, country of origin, light and humidity level and room temperature etc affect the watering needs of the plants. You must learn the requirements of individual plants. Watering a plant is not at all a fix it all type of solution. If the plant appears stressed, you might be tempted to give it more water but at times, that can affect the health of the plant in a negative way. A plant has an equal need of air and water. If the root of the plant is affected, it can affect its ability to fight pests and fungal diseases.

The plant pots must have good drainage system. There is no point in keeping your plants in temporary arrangements. The pots should be such that it allows moisture retention, drainage and air movement. Houseplants tend to suffer more if you overwater them. Overwatering also causes diseases. Similarly, under watering is also not desirable. One of the proper methods of watering your plants is periodic bottom watering. Try to water your plants during early morning time. Compared to foliage plants, flowering plants need more water. Keeping all these factors in mind will help in maintaining good health of your plants.

So now that you have decided to go for indoor plants, it’s high time we talk about how to take care of them.  Most of the indoor plants are quite okay with normal temperature fluctuation but they also grow at faster rate in cooler climate. So what you need to do is to maintain a cooler temperature at night so that plants grow appropriately. Ideally, night temperature should be kept 10 to 15 degrees lower than the day temperature.

Try not to have excessively low or high temperatures because that will adversely affect the plant growth. Indoor plants should have little exposure to light in an indirect way. You can also arrange for artificial sources of lighting. You will also need to rotate indoor plants on a regular basis so that all the parts receive equal amount of light. Bring your home plants outside once in every 15 days for fresh air. While watering your indoor plants, maintain the balance.

One of the basic steps you need to take is to change all the incandescent bulbs in the house with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). This greatly helps in conserving energy. People might complain about CFLs being expensive but the truth is they use less energy and provide more light. As far as longetivity is concerned these bulbs are more reliable and last up to 8-10 times longer than regular bulbs. Another recommended step is to use clothesline to dry your washed clothes instead of drier. Remember, washing machines take lot of power so try using them only when you have full load of clothes.

The filters of your air conditioners need to be cleaned on a regular basis. This helps in reducing power consumption and also provides efficient room cooling. While heating water, try keeping temperature of the boiler to 60 degree C. This is another power saving tip. Whenever any electrical appliance is not in use turn them off from the main switch instead of using remote. Apply these timely tips and help environment.

There is no denying that plants add a great amount of living to your abode and they somewhat contribute in making your house a home. One that we will talk about in particular today is Bonsai trees.

Bonsai trees are small, enchanting and can add a great amount of liveliness to your room. Bonsai is an ancient Asian gardening art that involves deliberately stunting the growth of trees so that we can add aesthetic beauty to our homes. This miniature version trees make our home visually very appealing. Bonsai trees are gives various kinds of shapes to make them look absolutely stunning. 

Perfecting the art of growing bonsai trees usually requires years of practice. However, an amateur too can make your beautiful little bonsai tree with the help of a gardener or someone who has experience with Bonsai trees.

It is best to obtain your cutting of the bonsai sapling. Select plants of evergreen varieties. While choosing your sapling, opt for one with plenty of leaves and a sturdy trunk. Before buying one, have some idea of what kind of shape you want to give your Bonsai. Your plant will then have to be planted in a pot. You need to keep the tree small as it grows so as to prevent its roots from growing too long. You will have to trim the fine roots as well.

He plant also needs to be pruned to be prepared to assume the desired shape. A bonsai needs to be ‘trained’ so that it grows according to how you want it. This is usually done using aluminum wire. The leaves on the tree also need to be trimmed regularly in order to control the growth. As with all plants, your bonsai requires adequate amounts of water and sunlight to grow and remain healthy. So go ahead and make your home a Bonsai home!

Firstly, you need to purchase a small but healthy bamboo chute from nursery. Ideally, its stem as well as leaves should be strong and that would be visible from shades of light green. Dark green or yellow shade indicates unhealthy plant. Once the plant has been bought, you need to get hold of a container that could be a jar or glass. Make sure, the jar is transparent so that its roots and consequently its health are visible. Bamboo plant grows quickly so it makes sense to get a large container.

After placing the bamboo in the container, add some pebbles or stones around the bottom so that it gets properly covered. Then put some put some water in a way that few inches (2-3 inches) of the stem remain submerged in water. Whenever water level goes down add some more and it will remain healthy. Put the plant at an appropriate location where there is a balance in lighting. Bamboo plant requires balanced temperature and fresh air. Lastly, pay attention to the moisture level and frequent cleaning of the plant and container.

The solutions lie in reuse and recycle. Green Interior decoration demands our focus on recycling old furniture. We must be earth friendly and for that we need to introduce vintage furnishing in our houses. This is a wonderful way to show our concern towards environmental issues. Many of you would be wondering about where to find quality vintage furniture? No need to worry because there are several such stores available in major part of the cities. We can also search second hand store where pre owned furniture are available. There is certain benefit of pre-owned furniture pieces as they are already made and normally of higher quality. Compared to a newly made piece, old ones are more reliable and at the same time you wont have to look for additional resources of manufacturing. One can also get good resale value in future. Aesthetically also, vintage furniture provide great thrill. They are unique and can be used in unconventional way and you can always arrange them in a more creative way.

Keep shuffling the decorative items in your home. Modifying them is also an attractive idea. When you use vintage furniture, you are doing a great favor to environment as no new wood needs to be cut for new furniture. The old ones have been just recycled and thus you are making environment friendly interior. Using bamboo for green living floors and fabric is another wonderful idea. Many people prefer water based paint products because of environmental concerns. You are well advised to follow them as well. Lastly use air purifier and contribute your bit to the environment.

Indoor plants come in imported variety found in reputed nurseries. Choose a plant that will enhance the home interior. It is also important to place the plant in a prominent location so that the effect stays perfect. Harmony of colors is important while buying indoor plants. There are many varieties in mini shovels, gardening instruments and containers that are non-messy to aid gardening for indoor plants.

Home plants are much about radiating positive energy. Besides having plants also facilitates oxygen and absorption of carbon dioxide which is excellent if received naturally. All kinds of plants require care and so do indoor plants. Percolated pots are essential and it is also important to understand that the plant must thrive as per the existing sunlight in the room. Maintaining a conducive room temperature in home or office is also important before you decide to decorate the room with plants.

Growth is related to nourishment and caring. This is also true about plants. Initially the plants may require direct sunshine and as they emerge healthy they will suitably adjust to the indoor temperature. Bonsai plants are excellent for indoor décor as they have an artistic finish to their appearance. One can choose among bamboo shoots, thistles and also Camellia to name a few.

Gardening skills can be learnt with self improvement and guidance can be sought with gardening books.