Unusual Plant Gifts To Love

Giving plants and flowers during special occasion sounds cliché for most of us but did you know there are gifts that can satisfy your loved-ones and can still be similar to gardening?  Seed kits are treats for garden and plant lovers who wants to grow their own plant. If your friend is a coffee lover, you can buy them Arabica Coffee Grow Kit which they can cultivate and grow into a decorative plant with aromatic flowers and actual coffee beans. This gift will surely be appreciated by the recipient.

Herb kits are essential ingredients for cooking wherein most people who cook knows the importance of herbs when it comes to culinary dishes. It is used for seasoning, garnishing and improving the foods aroma. This gift idea is suitable for plant lovers who adores to show their expertise in the kitchen and it can be used everyday as part of their daily routine. Three-in-one herb kits like sweet marjoram, sage, and garlic chives or marjoram, lemon basil and parsley are available online. These gifts are very much affordable and it only takes a few days to surprise your special someone on their front door.

Another surprising plant gift for kitchen lovers are seed kits. Growing a plant is hard especially for starters, but did you know that herb seed kits are easy to grow? You just plant the seeds, water them and see it grow. Yes it's as easy as one , two, three. If you have kids, this would be the greatest way to introduce gardening and cooking. Teach them to plant herbs and show them how to cook dishes that contains what they planted to show them that a little effort can lead to a well-deserved satisfaction. This is a memorable and fun way to bond with your kids.

Seed Kits And It's Importance

Being a gardener starts with a purpose that encourages him to continue and grow a plant. Many of us wants to plant for many reasons, some wants to grow a  garden to use as ornament, others as food and medicine. Starting a garden is easy and fun, you can buy seed kits to experiment if you have the talent as a gardener. Seed kits online are easy to plant, grow and  multiply. Plant and herbs available as seed kits are basil, pepper, genovese pesto, tomatoes and Arabic coffee. This can also be a great gift idea for someone you know who loves to cook because they  can use these herbs while cooking.

One of my favorite seed kit is the "herbs of Tuscany herb kit" by emilysplants. It has three plants in one tin container, sage, garlic chive and GMO-free sweet marjoram. I bought it as a try out gift for my daughter and luckily it grew and multiplied. I am now sharing it to my neighbors and use them in my daily dish recipes. I was not contented and after a week later, I bought the "French country herb trio" which has Marjoram, Parsley and Lemon basil. Fresh herb has a refreshing aroma and freshly picked one adds a more sensible taste and odor.

Teaching children to plant can make contributions to mother nature as they grow older. It is easy for a child to start with smaller ones like herbs and other botanical plants. Showing them the importance of planting at an early age allows them to recognize responsibility and patience. Once you teach a child good things, they will also share it with other people. When I was young I remember, my mother helped my elder brother to plant flowers. When I turned 9, I already know how to grow a bonsai because my brother taught me .

Container Gardening Gifts and Ideas

I was listening to Colby Caliat's song " Brighter Than The Sun" when my garden containers arrived. Yesterday I ordered pots and a raised bed garden online so I can plant an herb and vegetable garden for my sister's birthday next week.  I think it's more special if you give a little bit of effort when making your gifts to be truly appreciated by the recipient. I first saw the raised bed garden in my friends apartment and since my sister's place is small, it's a perfect gift to start her vegetable garden, which she can use for everyday cooking.

Eating veggies is healthy and fresh picked greens have fresher aroma compared to the ones bought in stores. Keeping a vegetable garden is easy to maintain and provides clean air to the place. Container gardening is the option for gardening starters and people with smaller spaces. It is easy to grow and transfer smaller pots from different location whether you want to re-decorate your home. If you don't have enough space  inside the house, you can try to plant in pots, window boxes or planters since it occupies a minimum space. Giving plants in containers can be a great choice for loved-ones who like plants. Not only you can give flowers but also green plants like veggies and other edible plants. Other gardening gifts like seeds, gardening stuff and containers can be given to any types of occasion and celebrations.

The best thing about buying plants in containers is the creativity you can apply to make it more attractive and personal. Nothing beats the original right? You can add other accessories to your container or tie a plush animal to add an extra cuteness to the stuff. Or add a sweet note with other gifts like a ring or a ticket to see a movie or play. Add other stuff which you think can tickle his or her heart. It's all about creative imagination and sensitivity. If you like the gift then I assure they will like it too.

Gardening Ideas For Starters

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Gardening admiration is present in everyone since it keeps a positive mood in the house. It relaxes the eyes and mind, provides clean air to breath and serves as a scenic decoration in any space. No wonder we can see plants on tabletops, kitchen areas, front door, windows and even comfort rooms. Without green, the color-wheel of the house is incomplete. Colors bring ideas to our imagination, it helps us think of what we want, inspires us in every way and brings cheer to our life. Without colorful flowers and plants, life would be boring, dull and pale.

If you are a first timer in gardening, better start with the small ones like collecting plants in containers, make a miniature garden, raised bed garden or plant on planters and hanging baskets. Make sure you complete your basic gardening tools like gloves, plastic mister bottle, trowel, rake, snips, mini pruner and your tool pouch. Don't worry about fertilizers since you can create using a compost bin or buy at any gardening shop near you.

 

After completing your tools, you need to know what kind of garden you want if it's a vegetable garden, an herb garden, flower, rock or inspired from famous gardens like Victorian or English garden. If you're not sure what you want, you can check online for gardening concepts to get your inspiration. Read books about gardening or make a research on the net if you're confused with your ideas. You can also ask a friends opinion to help you out. They say gardening needs a lot of patience, you can't see the total outcome unless you put your effort to it. Actually in this modern times, we don't need to strive harder in creating a garden since you can purchase ready to plant flowers and plants online, they also serve as a great gift for your loved-ones.

Completing Your Gardening Tools Before Summer!

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Before starting your gardening skills, you should complete your gardening supplies to perform your job easily. It's like preparing for school, buy all your school supplies before you can start learning. It's the same thing with gardening, in able to learn and focus on doing the right ideas for your garden, you should start with the basics. So make sure everything is on your list. 

Hand Tools 
 

The hand tools you need includes glass spray bottle, mini pruner, snips, trowel, shovel, and a gardening tote bag where you can keep your gardening tools.

Watering Tools 

User-friendly self watering tools like the famous Oasis self watering kit is available anywhere in the market and online shopping sites. Watering tools like sprinkler or spray bottle helps minimize water spill and it's less expensive, however you need to water the plants one by one unlike the Oasis that can water a maximum of 20 plants by just turning the dial.

Plant Lights 

Plant grow lights are commonly used for indoor plants to sustain the amount of light due to the absence of sunlight. I have an intelligent plant light which I bought online and it's amazing how it can adjust for up to 14" plants. It's like a robot nanny for my indoor plants since it tells when to water the plants. It can also serve as a versatile ornament because it highlights the beauty of the plants, serves as a decorative lamp and provides a marked focal point in the house. 

 

Compost Bins 

Homemade fertilizers are often made from dried leaves, kitchen waste, plant trimmings and grass clippings. In order to recycle these useful waste materials, you can buy a compost bin to speed up the process of decomposition and get a homemade fertilizer in a jiffy. Now you're ready to feed your soil with fresh-smelling fertilizers.

Plant Stands For Your Indoor Garden

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If you're bored with your modern plant containers and you want something vintage but classy, I think it's time you try to decorate your home with plant stands. I have inspirational photos I grabbed from a reliable website where I online shop all the time because they have a complete array of gardening stuff. Plant stands were discovered during the Regency and Victorian period that's why it looks glamorous in every angle. Its metal component makes it durable and can last for a longer period of time that's why it can also serve as a nice keepsake or a personal gift for weddings and housewarming. The photos below are example of plant terrariums I got from the website I've been telling about.

 

The picture on the left is my favorite because of the rooftop elegance however I can't afford it that's why I bought the other one on the middle. It only cost $318.00 and it's nice if you have a small space. My plant stand type was developed by a Physicist named Dr. Ward who developed the Wardian Garden Case in the middle 1800's. The photo on the right is a Gothic style terrarium stand which is inspired from the green houses in Europe. It looks exactly like little greenhouses.

Plant stands are great gift ideas you can share to your family and friends because it's unique and not only you can place in plants and flowers, you can also try other ornaments like souvenirs, miniature houses, figurines or your perfume collection. Kids will surely enjoy planting with their parents on this one of a kind plant container. Introducing your kids to gardening is one way to teach your child patience and accomplishment. Surely they will enjoy gardening and they might share this experience to their peer and friends.

Fantasy Garden Creation Out Of Plants in Containers

Fulfilling your fantasy garden is like a fairy tale come true when it comes to " Make-believe Believers " like me. I'm a die hard fan of Disney and fantasy movies, I guess that's why I grew-up loving bright colors, gardens, stars, hugs, kisses and everything nice. Many of us wants to gain appreciation from others that's why we sometimes create things people will like. If you're planning to create your fantasy garden in a small space, you can start with plants in containers. You can collect flowers in pots and put them together to create bedding plants.

 

It's easy to grow colorful flowers since it's cultivated in each containers. Maintenance is never a problem since you can remove it from the bed and replace it with a new one. Adding another plant is easy since you can move the pots where you can make way for the new ones. Choose flowering plants with big blooms so it's easy for you to imagine the combination of colors if it fits your choice. For your garden theme, you can add mystical creature designs like a unicorn, a princess statue, a mermaid near the fountain, a castle designed hedge, gazebos or dwarfs.

Hanging plants should not disappear in this scene since it makes the garden more romantic and dramatic. Artificial plants can also be added, just make it minimal. Curved hedges, garden lights, scented and bright colored flowers should be the most important on the list. Make sure to have the proper outdoor lighting so it could highlight the focal points of your garden. Before making your garden, make sure you have the patience to see the outcome after a couple of days hard work. Remember to get your inspiration from your fantasies to receive the full outcome of garden pleasure.

How To Keep Fresh Flowers Stay Longer Without Water

We have problems putting fresh flowers in our room since were afraid of water spill. I always wanted to put fresh flowers on my computer table so I can have a scenic view while I work. I made some research and discovered easy ways in keeping your flowers fresh while staying worry-free about water spill.

Hydrogel crystals are used for replacement of water in vases. It can also serve as an added decorative enhancer due to its unique crystal ball resemblance and avoid mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water. It can absorb colored water so the hydrogel crystal can change its hue and adds a colorful scheme to your glass container. To use hydrogel with flowers, first you need to put water into your crystal vase, add the hydrogels and when the crystal begins to form, add your flowers. This is easy to prepare and maintain. If the crystal becomes cloudy, rinse it off with water and bring it back into the vase. You can also buy colored hydrogel crystals in the market so don't have to use colored water.

Another way of avoiding water spill is to use plant in containers.  This gardening idea can be placed in or outside your house. It can also serve as a nice gift for people you love and keep the flowers stay longer unlike cut flowers. You can bring it to your office or any commercial establishment because it's lightweight and versatile in design. With potted plants, you can grow and collect fresh flowers anytime.