An Unexpected Gift

Christmas day had passed and we celebrated it just fine at home with our family, although we are missing some family members. Good thing about technology today is that, it brings family closer even when they are miles away. Just a simple message or a video call would mean so much to those who can't be with their family on that very special day. And speaking of the past holiday, since we all love to prepare for these special occasion, we also tend to forget our bodies and we just eat whatever we want. We should also remember that in order for us to live happily, we should always look after our health. I am thinking of loosing weight big time, since I have consumed a lot of fats and sugar as well as carbohydrates for the past week. So, I started to jog this morning and went back to gardening, as this helps me loose those fats I have gained.

 

A friend of mine gave me the osmanthus holly plant which she ordered online and had it shipped to my address directly. I was so surprised upon receiving it. I thought at first, I have to pay for something that I didn't order. I was about to get mad when the delivery man said that I don't have to pay for anything and all I have to do is sign on the paper acknowledging that I receive the plant. I called my friend and thank her after reading her message on the card that came with the plant. I was very delighted because there is a new plant that will be adding on my collection. I don't know much about the plant so I did some research online. I have found out that it is a specie of flowering plant in the olive family and is widely used as a hedge plant.

It is not advisable to put it under full sun because the colors of the leaves may bleach out, for maximum color you should place it on a partial shade. Following a regular watering schedule during the first growing season is also needed to establish a deep, extensive root system. Those are some of the tips and tricks in taking care of the plant. I am looking forward to replanting them in my mini garden soon.

Selecting the Right Tools

 

A lot of people nowadays are very practical and independent. As much as possible people do not want to seek or ask help from other. One of the main cause or reason is that, they are too shy thinking that they are disturbing others. So, even if they do not know anything, they would still try to fix it. In the end instead of fixing it, they would ruin it more. In every household, it really helps to have your own set of tools. For many younger men these days, owning a well equipped toolbox is something that only their dads do. What they do not know is that, good tools purchased early in life can also be a smart investment. The sooner you purchase the basics, the longer you will be able to use them and the more cost-effective they become. 

 

A man should always be self-reliant and he should also have the tools and the right knowledge how to tackle basic projects around the house. But there are cases where women needs to be knowledgeable too, especially for those who lives alone or if there husband is always out of the country because of work. They can not always wait for their husbands to get home just to fix things up, they have to at least do something. A handy woman beats any available handyman when it comes to home repair because women are more aware of their surroundings and take a little bit more care to not damage things.

It is also the same in gardening, one must have at least a basic gardening tool to be able to effectively take care or maintain their own garden. The key is to buy only good tools from name-band manufacturers. Just like the 3-piece garden tool set which is manufactured by Emily's plants, they also sell other gardening supplies, plants and containers for your gardening needs. Always remember that quality matters, good tools work and bad tools don't.

The Gift of Giving

Are you still thinking of what you could give your love one this Christmas day? There are actually many gifts that we could share this Holiday, but, something unique and extra special would truly appeal to our loved ones. Every year, we would think of something unique to give to these special people in our lives, although they would say that they appreciate whatever we give them, but of course, it would be extra special if a lot of effort has been exerted just to get them their gifts. Sending or giving them a bouquet of flowers, or chocolates, or even stuff toys, will touch their hearts but it won't melt it away.

In the modern world that we are living in, people tend to forget the traditional ways and focus on what is trending today. As for me, I still do believe in the older ways of giving gifts. As we all know, red roses are the traditional symbol for romance and passion. They are ornamental plants grown for their flowers in the garden and sometimes indoors. They have been also used for commercial perfumery and commercial cut flower crops and they have a minor medicinal use. If I were to choose on what gift I would like to receive, it is a mini red rose in festive glitter bow container. I have been eying that plant for quiet a while now, after seeing it online. 

That is one of the plant on my bucket list for this year, and I hope my husband would buy that for me. I have been telling him about it, but if he is not gonna buy it as a gift for me, I would buy it as a gift for myself this Christmas. Pampering ourselves sometimes is not a bad idea at all, everyone deserves to receive something this Christmas. Let us all remember the saying, "It is in Giving that we Receive".

Creating a Unique Space for Plants At Home

Having a plant indoor makes the air cleaner and fresher compared to houses without one. Nowadays, it has already a trend having live plants indoor because of the many benefit that it provides. But, it's not always the plant on pots that we display indoors. Now, even the wall can have a living plant attached and it comes with a frame as well. It was a friend of mine who introduced me to the beauty of having indoor living walls. I didn't want it at first, but I couldn't resist the beauty, charm and uniqueness that it will bring to our home.

My friend provided me a website where I could buy these indoor living wall kit with modern frame, as I browse though their entire website, I was astonished to see all living plants in decorative planters and pots, as well as seed kits and globe terrariums which I can add up to my collection of plants at home. I know, that I will have to go through a lot of maintenance to make sure that these plants will grow beautifully indoors but I am ready for the challenge. Good thing is that I do not have to worry about the water drippings because the kit comes with a water collector tank at the bottom, so the drippings will go to the tank directly. The kit also includes a moisture mat at the back of the planter so to keep the soil of the plants watered longer and the moisture that the plants needed is maintained.

I am very excited to receive the living wall kit that I ordered online, it says in the shipment details that I will be receiving it within the next 2 to 3 business days. It will be an additional decoration at home, especially this coming Christmas day. I know anybody who will see it, will surely envy it.

Keeping Up With Houseplants

 

Having your own plant at home is always a benefit for homeowners because of the many advantages that it provides. One of which and the most important benefit is the cleansing of the air inside our home. There are specific plants that are air purifier, but all of the plants are usually taking in the bad air and gives out fresh air or the oxygen which we needed in order to live. So, if we have a plant or should I say plants at home, we should do anything to take care of it. They should always be free from pests, and from time to time make sure that it receives proper light from the sun, and most of all never to forget to water them because dehydrated plants will soon wither and die.

There would always come a time that we will be out for a vacation and forgets about the maintenance of our plant. Comes back after three days or a week of vacation only to find out that your plant is dying and needs water immediately. One of my friend recommended, the Bali Planter which she bought online at Emilysplants.com. The Bali Planter has a system that has a bottom reservoir in which it accumulates water and allows the plant to wick up the water as needed. It is actually very convenient especially for those who are always busy at work and forgets to water the plant before leaving the house to go to work. This is also great for offices and many more business or commercial spaces.

For orders or more information about the Bali planters and all other gardening kits and supplies you could visit their page online. Prices and shipment details are also available online or you could call their toll free number to talk to a Specialist for further assistance.

Houseplants As Gifts For A Merry And Wonderful Christmas

This is the season to be merry, Christmas is fast approaching and everyone is already anticipating for gifts that they will be receiving on that special day. As for me, I'll be sending a velvety red gloxinia plant in a whimsical large santa bucket, as a starter, to my grandmother because she is the kind of person who appreciates the beauty of every flower. Gloxinia are primarily found in the Andes of South America but can also be found in Central America and West Indies, where it has probably escaped from cultivation. These plants feature large, velvety leaves somewhat reminiscent of African violets with giant, bell-shaped flowers in a range of bright colors. They are available as double or single flowers and creates a great centerpiece for table tops or sill plants for that somewhat shady sill.

My grandmother has always been a lover of different kinds of plants and flowers. I know that with this gloxinia plant she would definitely be delighted since, this is a rare kind of plant, far different from the flowers that she have at her garden. I also have bought a book on how to properly take care of the plant, so that she will have a better idea on how to grow these type of houseplant. I have bought my very first gift at Emily's plants. Emily's plants is a seller of different plants and gardening supplies as well as gardening containers. I got curious about the plant so I bought it and was amazed by the attractive container that is accented with a black Santa's belt and complete with a gold buckle and a white trim.

For more details about the gloxinia plant and all other products that Emily's plant is selling, you could check their website or call their hotline number for further assistance. Shipment details, product dimensions and prices are also available on their website.

Plant Lights For Indoor Gardening

There are many requirements for plants to grow healthily. On my previous blog I have discussed the importance of water. But today, let me share to you the importance of light to these plants. Every plant differs from one another, that is the reason why their growth requirements also differs. Some plants needs direct light from the sun while others can stay indoors. Their specific needs would determine which lightning is appropriate for optimum growth. Remember, if using artificial light it must mimic the natural light coming from the sun to which the plant is best adapted. If that plant does not get the light that it needed or does not get enough light, it will not grow, regardless of other conditions. For example, vegetables grow best in full sunlight, and to flourish indoors they need equally high light levels, whereas foliage plants grow in full shade and can grow normally with much lower lights. 

Sometimes, we would encounter bad weather conditions and that we need to transfer plants indoor, or if it is the winter season, we will have no choice but to grow these specific plants indoor. Good thing is that there are intelligent indoor plant lights available at the market that was manufactured and distributed by Emily's plants. The intelligent plant light will eventually become your best tool when the lovely plant you received as a gift , or the ones you bought fail to live up to its fullest in a home or office setting. Plants get affected as well when it comes to the intensity or amount, the color and duration of light. But before deciding on what plant lights or artificial light to buy, you have to research on how much sunlight your plant needs. Giving your plant too much exposure to the sun and it will look bleached, pale or even burned, too few hours and it will have thin leaves and elongated shoots. 

If you have a plant in low light, adding supplemental indoor plant lights can help it stay vigorous and blooming. For more details about Emily's plants intelligent plant light, feel free to visit their website. There you would find different house and green plants, as well as, seed kits and gardening supplies too.