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Plants have a significant effect in reducing the heat of the room temperature. Indoor air-conditioned, use of plants with sufficient amounts can lower the temperature of 3 ° C-5 ° C.
In addition, broad-leaved plants have the ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) is greater. In a single human requires 2.9 kg of oxygen (02) so that helps speed up the procurement of 02 plants in the room during the day.
For the convenience of working space, you can take advantage of plants, such as Sansevieria, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Dracaena Massangeana), Chrysantheium monfohum, Aglaonema modestum, and fibrous rooted plants.
Take advantage of growing media hydrogel visually beautiful. Do not forget to regularly provide water intake and plant health notice in order to avoid pests

Not just a tropical garden with swimming fish. There is a bridge as a favorite area, which unites the whole family.

Morning sunshine makes the shadows on the surface of the pool and deck. Tens of Kecipak and Koi fish that middle fight over food rations in the morning, creating ripples on the surface. Cucak Ijo sound of birds, Murai Batu, and the Canary, sing beautifully. The atmosphere of a beautiful morning.

The atmosphere of this kind have been hard to come by, if we inadvertently created.
Swimming, which actually became the soul atmosphere in the garden, stretching along 9.5 m with a width of 4m. This 60cm-deep pool filled with more than 40 Koi fish. Although direct contact with nature, water in the pond looks clear and maintained clean.

Above the pool extends a bridge size of ± 4.2 mx 3m. Located 10cm above the water surface. Of bridge deck slabs bangkirai board as if it were floating. Bridges is a family favorite place to spend time together while feeding the fish.

Pool surrounded by greenery. Bananas grown in the voice side of Madagascar (Ravenala madagascariensis). Land in between the banana trees were planted Fountain (Russelia juncea). In the middle of the pond plants also exist, such as Cambodia (Plumeria rubra) and Lilil Fountain (Hymenocallis sp). Both are grown in concrete pots are “immersed” in water pond, with a pot size slightly higher than surface water.

Sunlight, air, water and plants, are four natural elements that build a natural atmosphere in this backyard. Homeowners do not forget to add a breath of life through the Koi fish and birds in a cage, which hung not far from the porch. Performed all the beauty of birdsong sound atmosphere of the park.

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.

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

There is a “small forest” next to the house will give the impression of a very calming experience. From leaf banyan tree, dozens of sparrows chirp every morning and evening to accompany the life of a couple who live along it.

The so-called small forest is a small page size of badminton courts with leafy trees like bamboo, banyan, and P. indicus. The atmosphere was very shady terrace and refreshed by green leaves. In shady leaves tens of nesting sparrows.

Just for the record, the page becomes a small forest area was an overage of land at the corner of the block. More land your home you can exploit to grow some shade trees that can give the impression you have a mini forest near your home.

Having a small forest at your home will certainly give the impression of a natural but this requires more effort in terms of cleaning can be every day there will be a falling leaf or an old twigs brittle and fall, of course, will stain your pages. You need more frequent cleaning of your home page. His trick is to choose the easy care of shade trees, in the case of organic waste such as leaves and twigs, like a palm or pine tree.

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.

There are just some homes have large garden, small garden its rarely, especially beautiful, because it will make the land look more narrow and so crowded. Plus the people who own a home with limited space confused, what is the appropriate crops planted there. In fact, such as air circulation, making the park does not always require huge land.

Miss selection of the plants will create a narrow land looks increasingly narrow. Because in the area which is limited, usually about 2-6 square meters, home owners would want a minimalist garden could be set optimally.

Minimalist garden with a natural accent should highlight the material that is not too much, especially when building a house has a large window. In addition, aspects of health and comfort of residents is very important when creating a minimalist garden. You know not, minimalist narrow residential desperately need the supply of oxygen? Well, oxygen demand can be obtained from the process of photosynthesis of green plants. Therefore, multiply minimalist. Oxygen green plants in the garden can also be obtained from the water element. Therefore, the present pool plus a waterfall or fountain is an appropriate measure.

Creating a garden is not always synonymous with large and leafy plants. Make a pond too, can become interesting concept. One of the owners of the business landscape, farm ponds that are suitable for narrow and elongated shape must not widen. Swimming is widened to make the garden seem less broad.

All around the pond, you can put different kinds of plants with different colors and sizes. Given the vast land that is not, you could put these plants in pots. Besides it takes a lot of land, the use of pot is also more practical for movable.

To cover the surface of the ground, you can use the grass. It could also just cast a stone. You can choose white stone. In order to look more beautiful pond, you can add different accessories or ornaments garden fountain funny and unique design.

Be given a tiny garden ornaments and detail that is usually used by large houses. Garden ornaments such as statues, garden lamps, chairs, even the path, can also be applied in your small garden. Of course, design, size, and arrangement is different from the big house ornaments. Ornaments that you choose must tiny, not too big, too long, or too wide, so you still have space to put other ornament without sounding full.

To create a minimalist garden, there are several characteristics that need attention. Storey buildings generally minimalist style with geometric shapes or boxes. This form is the impression stuck firm and rigid. The presence of the park is expected to reduce the impression of rigid.

Where should a minimalist garden located? Very flexible. You can put it on the front, rear, corner, side, even inside the house.
If you love the water element, you can put a minimalist garden-themed water park in the front of the house. If the park was in the back of the house, make a more simple design. Avoid forms that resemble the mountain because it would foster the impression narrow. If you want to bring lawn, you should select a small and fine-leaved grasses such as Pekinese.

Another case for the minimalist garden are present in the house. Usually located on the edge of the stairs. Plant the right to park in a house is a Palmas family. Green leafy plants with slightly yellow tinge, Dracena fragrans, is also worthy of your choosing.

The path is one component of a house which has a double function. Besides beautify the yard, a path also protects existing plants in the yard.

0risinalnya, a path was made so that pedestrians can walk comfortably without having to set foot into the ground or grass which can sometimes be very slippery and dirty. Therefore, a path alias is usually created as a stepping stone towards the signpost for pedestrians as well as protect the plant from the human foot pedal.

The trail is very pretty when placed in the yard or garden in your home. Especially if the forms, pictures, and unique color. A path is able to create harmony and peace for the nuances of the beholder. In addition, a path is also very useful because it can protect the yard in the wet and muddy conditions due to rain for example. A garden path and keep your yard nice views.

Placing an additional stepping stone as an accent in the garden is a smart way. However, what should you prepare if you want your garden has a lovely trail? Make sure you have shadows that flow path will you adopt in the path. The regulation is very important because the trail should connect one area to another area. So not only as decoration. For example, you have a fish pond. Then you can apply the path from the direction of terrace house to the fish pond.

After that, specify the size of the diameter of the desired path. Ideally for the trampled, its size is approximately 18 inches. In addition, a path also has a variety form. There are shaped box, circle, half circle, or oval. However, a general there in the yard of the house is shaped circle.

The path has a variety of types. There is made of stone or cement, some made of wood, and there is a cement made of ceramic coated. Well, like what you want to select? Wood is good and beautiful. Garden and yard of the house will be impressed with the natural path of this type. Unfortunately, during the rainy season arrives, the path of this type are not resistant to excessive rain. Wood exposed to excessive water will be overgrown with moss. In addition, the wood will soften after a long time and destroyed if trampled on because it is rotting due to excessive moisture.

Want to ceramic materials? May. Park by the trail of this type would indeed look elegant and luxurious. Especially if the ceramic has a beautiful color and complexion. However, the path of this type also has a drawback, which is once again in the rainy season, this path will feel slippery shower of rain hit. You do not want to slip while walking on that path?

The path most “secure” is a cement-based. Besides not slippery when rain, no moss, as well as durable. However, be careful workmanship. Mixing cement is not an easy matter, because if the wrong path will crack if exposed to excessive heat.

How long is the road that you want to apply on the path? Because by measuring the length of the road, you’ll know how much fruit a path that will be installed. The distance between the path step from one to another not too far or too close together. Try your path before reinstalling. That way, the step-step distance footpath has the right step for you to walk.