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Houses More Comfort Over Pot Plants
Comfortable and beautiful home can be obtained easily by applying only a potted plant. You can set the can on the outside and inside the house, adapted to the desires of the home.
Potted plants were divided into two kinds, namely fruit crops and ornamental plants. His character was almost the same, ie suitable to be placed in the pot and do not really need large area.
Given its advantages, potted plants more easily treated. Generally, the much-loved because character is easily arranged. While shortcomings, potted plants do not grow their crops quickly.
Because the effect of the diameter of the pot which are still result in root growth that can not be enlarged. However, to plant a potted plant and equipment requires several stages.
The first thing to do is prepare the pot and then noticed the bottom of pot. A good pot of conditions to support plant growth. Therefore, you should note the container pot, whether existing water delivery hole or not.
If not, should be made immediately, approximately three to five holes. After that give and give a layer of gravel or stereofom roofed. Furthermore, given the growing media in pots. Growing media is a mixture of soil, compost, and sand.
The final step, you simply planting the desired crop species. Meanwhile, to plant fruit trees, you can start by grafting, prepare the pot diameter 80 mm to the needs of the roots.
Then, the grafts were planted in pots that have been completed with the planting media. The second noteworthy thing is to choose the appropriate size of the pots with plants in order to produce a balance between the pots and plants.
If plants are small, certainly use pot small or medium sized. While the large trees, can use large pots as well. Material type should be selected pot pot is clean and is devoted to the crop.
You are creative can make their own pots using tin cans, waste gallons of mineral water, unused buckets, drum, and others. Order to avoid contamination of substances, it is advisable to buy containers that have been washed.
There are several advantages and disadvantages of the use of materials. The goodness pot creations that cost is cheaper. Drawbacks, among others, form a less interesting and there may be contamination of certain substances.
Furthermore, for this type of ornamental plants can be placed indoors or outdoors. Therefore, the function merely as an ornamental plant environment as well as accents in corner space in the yard.
In addition, potted plants indoors need to be considered, such as the availability of space and interior design and furniture so that the pot does not interrupt the activity view to support homeowners and home interiors.
In terms of treatment, there are some steps to take care of watering potted plants as is done routinely, on the morning of indoor plants should be removed for about an hour and then put back. Thereafter, fertilization, pest control, and replacement planting media which is conducted every once a month.
Carefully Selecting Materials for Pond
Not just any material can be used in pond. If false, pool water can be contaminated and harmful animals and plants in it.
Do not imagine the pond does not require additional material. If you carefully pay attention to the lake or natural pond, look no boundary between water and its banks.
Natural waters are usually restricted to the rocks. So, should we follow the view so as not to appear too many problems. In addition, because of its natural, stone is also more resistant to weather changes.
There are many choices of stone that can be used, ranging from stone to stone pumice. If necessary, you can add coral stone or gravel to make it look more beautiful.
The use of coral stone and gravel are very varied. Formal and informal impression can be obtained easily. You can spread it to create an impression so natural and relaxed, can also be mixed concrete or cement to make it look neater.
Wood legitimate use. But do not forget to seal the wood surfaces with lacquer so as not exposed to water and sun weathered. Make sure also that the varnish used are safe for fish and plants.
Other options could be considered that metal. Many works of art of metal that looks beautiful when displayed on the pond. But, avoid the copper and iron materials because they release potentially toxic heavy metals in pool water.
Flowers Beautify Your Home
Not only the beauty of flowers can be displayed in the yard. Interior home can take advantage of this decorative element so that the more flamboyant occupancy.
Is your home filled with antique wall display, an expensive ceramic decoration from China, or the crystals from the European luxury? These objects are commonly placed inside the house as a sweetener decorations. In addition, interest rates could also be used to beautify the look of your interior.
No need to detail the large flower, small flowers and a mini is also not less interesting. A beautiful floral arrangement can be used as a focal point and gives freshness in the house.
With proper arrangement, flowers can thicken the atmosphere as desired. As to whether the room in shades of your home? Light or dark?
Flower colors to be used as an ornamental space must be adapted to the respective dominant color space. When the color of the walls or furniture in the room tends to dark, give a soft touch on wreaths with bright colors. Use flowers with bold colors like red or yellow to better live the night.
Flower color can determine the nuances that would like to present or give a statement in a room. As a strong red with a romantic element, white or clean, and help give the impression of relief in the room that looks tiny.
Types of flowers can also be adapted to the style that is brought home. Eg your home-style minimalism. No need to use flowers that are too dark, even you could use just a series of brown twigs.
To thicken the impression of a tropical, also could use more green leaf and alloying elements between the various kinds of leaves.
Large size-small flower arrangements also affect the beauty of a room. Size of flower arrangements can be customized with an area and a table that will be used to put it. For a small room, simply use a circuit that is not too large to remain harmonious.
From the determination of the area will also affect the form of the circuit, will elongate upwards, rounded, or flat. Do not forget to notice the vase because it affects the interest view, is more beautiful or even reduce its aesthetic value.
Spaces that need to be added to the aesthetic value of interest include bedroom, dining room, bathroom, living room and family room.
While the dining room can use colors such as yellow, for example sunflower. The flower color symbolizes happiness, so you can cook or eat with the family with a cheerful tone.
For the bathroom, which required among other flowers and white lilies accented with berries or other fruits mini. In addition, can also be added to the series of lavender purple. The circuit is very fitting to create a comfortable atmosphere in the bathroom, so you feel comfortable when entering the bathroom. Especially if you have a tub to soak.
Flowers are beautiful and pretty to the eye. Therefore, we must know how to pick good flowers to be placed as a decoration at home. Imported flowers usually appear more “wow” and diverse, both in terms of types and shapes. However, it does not mean not having the advantages of local interest. One of the advantages of local interest is the durability and resistance to climate
Take advantage of The Energy of Flower’s Color
Flower colors symbolize Yin or Yang energies. Plants and coherent position-matching colors to compliment the park, will bring good luck and peace for the occupants of the house.
As is known, feng (wind) shui (water) is an expression of the power of the elements that flow from the natural environment (cosmic). But the cosmic force (qi) are not only invisible flow of energy from wind and water, but also the energy of the Earth.
In other words feng shui is the art of living in harmony with nature, in order to benefit from the cosmic power to create peace, and prosperity.
Applying feng shui principles when designing, building and managing a house, have done a lot of people. But using the same principle in the plant layout and colors match the flowers in the garden may be just a little one knows.
To get a profitable flow of energy within the park, the element of Yin and Yang must be balanced. Now, a flower or leaf color, ornament, in the garden can help stimulate the natural energy flow and enhance the creation of harmony.
Yin-Yang balance
Energy Yang (the active masculine / positive) symbolized the sun and bright colors like red, orange, and yellow. Energy Yin (passive feminine / negative) symbolized the moon and soft colors such as purple, blue, and green. Front gardens (public areas) symbolizes Yang energy. While the rear garden (private area), the symbol of Yin energy.
Well, the colors of flowers, such as what should be selected? Because the front garden represents Yang energy, should be planted with flowers and bright flashy colors such as orange, red, and yellow. Those colors can absorb the positive energy into the house. Especially the flowers like this takes the heat. Suitable planted in front of a lot of sunlight.
So, what fits in the back garden? To create peace in the back garden as a place of relaxation or contemplation, choose Yin colors like blue flowers, the soothing purple, or silver-leaved plants or gray. Keep the flower color variants remain simple. If variety is too much, it will disturb the balance of energy flow.
Green View in Your Small Garden
Despite limited space, you can still plant a dozen trees with a low cost. You can also use the “wild plants“.
The night began to propagate. Windows and doors that opened wide since the dusk, fragrant flowers that flow in the wind. The big taro flower, usually spreading fragrance like perfume.
Bush plants are placed in a mound of dirt. This makes the spray of water into the tree will not be scattered on the floor of the road. If there is a new crop, could be accommodated and placed in pots lined up in the path. Under the long windows, plastic guttering placed as a container plant betel ivory.
In the limited space available to accommodate at least 25 species of ornamental plants. That is replaceable every time he feels bored. Caring for plants can disappear right at home tired after a day of activities or work outside the home. By leveraging the existing limited land by planting ornamental plants or flowers can be used as a hobby that enjoyable for home owners
Beautiful Plants Selection
Plants have the power to give peace and shade. The green color of leaves or flowers and colorful fruit makes every blink of the eye becomes so valuable.
The existence of these beings has provided extraordinary benefits, provided that coupled with good maintenance and regular. That way, the plant would provide shade, oxygen, flowers, fruits, and other freshness. With a “reward” that is, many people love and need the plants.
Some say that love is not meant to have. But for the “creature” on this one, you must have and put it in good neighbourhoods so that buildings can be reduced hardscape impression.
Bring the plants not only had to pass through the soil. Plants can be planted in pots media. Appearance of plants in pots look more beautiful and well maintained. Plants were deliberately maintained in order to grow more charming, not only for its owners, as well as for all who see. Unfortunately, the planting media in the pot is very limited, so the space for the roots become more narrow. Therefore, treatment “plus” must be done, as with regular watering, fertilizers and nutrients to give, pay attention to intake of sunlight, and cut or pull out if it grows too shady.
Various types of plants can be planted in container pots, good crops of fruit, flowers, let alone a mere leaf. However, when choosing a pot, pot size must be taken to ensure that enough to grow plants and do not give the impression unbalanced (too big or too small). In addition, it should also be noted pot material. Should choose a strong material and is not easily cracked if you want the plants continue to flourish. Materials that can be selected pots are made from clay, plastic, cement, or rubber tire. Depending on the tastes of a plant.
Regarding laying pot, grouped based on plant height. Thus, the plants will look neat and beautiful. To plant flowers such as roses, jasmine, and orchid, select a pot that is in accordance with size. Not so great, but must be adapted to the size of the flowers. Therefore, a size too large pots would reduce the beauty of flowers and create the impression that do not match.
Not unlike flowers, pot size for fruit crops should also be adjusted with large plants. Pot size depends on the growth of the crops. If a large tree, the diameter of the pot should be up to one meter. For example water guava grown large diameter pot could be one to two meters. However, if the plant continues to grow into more large, replace with larger pots or bonsai techniques can be done. Pruning be another option for more compact than a fruit tree, also stimulate rapid fruiting plants.
About potted fruit trees, the most common size and cheap oil is the barrel of the former media. Way, the barrel is split in two, so that the barrel was so short height, about one or two segments. Pot of these barrels will look sturdy and strong.
In addition to potted plants are placed at the bottom, there is also a potted plant that was hung on a pole or a pergola. For this hanging plants, needs to be a rope that is used to prevent the collapse of the pot because the weight of the rope was not strong. In addition to the power cord, power tie should also be considered.