Archive for the ‘Gardening’ Category

Spending time with your loved ones at the garden is something that you can save truly. Not all of us have a fabulous and clean garden on their house. Some are missing out space in order to create a good looking garden. Some are also finding hard time to do gardening due to their busy schedule. In order to make things easy on your way, it is now possible to start learning more about gardening and know about the best plants or even trees to grow.

There are different kinds of fast growing trees that you can add on your place and you can complete gardening by working on your landscape. Landscaping can give you the fabulous look on your garden. But of course, you need to know that it is important to spend money for it.

You need to know about the best trees, plants or even hedges to grow so you can complete designing of garden at your desire. In choosing fast growing and instant hedging, there are different guides and information which are open for you to get into. You can choose from options such as photinia and figure out what will be the best plants to choose and enjoy having.

Light

The plants that need direct sunlight we put around the windows and even some may be abroad, but previously accustomed gradually.

The lack of light is manifested in a lengthening and weakening of stems, the pale and yellowing of the leaves and end up falling.

Some plants prefer shade and should never leave them in full sun.

Temperature

For planting and germination of seeds ideal temperature is between 16 and 25 º C.

To reproduce by cuttings or plant division ranges for most indoor plants between 18 and 26 º C. Read the rest of this entry »

Light is an essential element for plant life so that when you choose where to place it will be necessary to consider solar lighting or artificial lighting.

However, excess light can cause burns and necrosis affecting plant growth. Otherwise, if a plant has low light fade.

It is advisable to go around the plant regularly to receive the same light in all its parts. A very useful tip is to never put a plant that has been in shade or partial shade to direct sunlight, as this may burn the leaves. In general, a plant needs daily between 12 and 16 hours of light.

When you do not get enough, the workaround is artificial light. There are light bulbs that mimic natural light and are very practical in some cases.

The ambient temperature and humidity are also key factors in the life of your plants. Read the rest of this entry »

Flowers and plants we use to decorate our homes are not just mere decorations. The benefits are essential and fundamental to our health, to influence our mood and, in general, to maintain quality of life in a simple and natural.

Physical and chemical properties bring many benefits, such as renewing air quality.

Through the process undertaken by the air filtration plant, called photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is absorbed and converted into oxygen returning to expel foreign renewing air quality.

The usual cycle of photosynthesis is usually carried out in the morning, and taking advantage of sunlight. But there are other groups of plants belonging to warmer environments, you reverse the order and the place at night. Read the rest of this entry »

High Balconies

The balconies on the upper floors have the disadvantage of supporting strong, cold winds that damage plants and can turn small pots. Wilt the plant.

To prevent this problem is useful to put some type of windbreak screen. The sheets of polycarbonate (hard plastic) is ideal because it allows light to pass through, also the lattice, reeds and heather plates also serve as vertical support for climbing plants and wall units. Read the rest of this entry »

• The large terraces support including the installation of artificial turf on the floor. Yes, that is of quality, cheap is not worth it.

• The mirrored walls give a sense of broader and more vegetation.

• Depending on the sun terrace which receives its guidance, choose plants for sun or shade.

• In east-facing terraces can be planted almost everything, it may enjoy the soft sunshine, causing no damage to plants. A sunny balcony will be suitable for growing Geraniums, Petunias, Roses, Zinnias, etc… Read the rest of this entry »

It is not difficult to transform a terrace or balcony in a small orchard. Below is a series of tips to help you create that oasis in your home.

A wind screen to protect can be done with:

- Plates of polycarbonate (hard plastic). Used for the walls of greenhouses. It is transparent.
- Latticework covered with climbing plants.
- Hurdles.
- Heather Blades.
- Formed green screens with shrubs and conifers.
- In difficult conditions with strong winds, choose hardwood. Read the rest of this entry »

Bathrooms

The bathrooms tend to have small windows, therefore, low light. Sometimes they are cold and sometimes warm. The moisture itself is usually high due to the presence of water.

If you choose is well lit Columnea, Caladium, small-leaved ivy and variegated in yellow, Culantrillo, Kentia, Cordiline, Dracaena marginata, Peperomia, Chamaedorea, Croton, Jacinto in bloom …

If the light is rather low: Cirtomio (a fern), Cheflera, Ficus, Ivy small green leaf, Aralia, Criptanto, Adam’s Rib, Sanseviera … Read the rest of this entry »

Stairs and landings

Today, the decoration of stairs is not overlooked and are enriched with various plants and ornaments. Landings can be put in plants or hanging on the wall. The choice of species depends on light, temperature and humidity place.

Salons

In the living room looking environments vital, lively and elegant.

Yellow or red flowers create an environment of movement, excitement and youth. The pink on the other hand, generate a certain romanticism and visual peace. The white flowers are light and enlarge the corner where they are located. In a dark corner, place white flowers. Read the rest of this entry »

Peperomia

• Some plants can take years, but others are seasonal.

Windows

• The area is very bright. Here light pon hungry plants. The Cactus or succulent plants are ideal if intense, for example, facing south.

• The color of the window frame and curtains influence when choosing plants.

Pedestals

• They come in many materials (plaster, marble, wood, metal) and classic or modern styles.

• They are great for low growing plants to a height more visible. The pendants are also great.

• You can put a pedestal in the lobby or halls, flanking both sides of a door on the landing of a staircase or in a corner. Read the rest of this entry »