"No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden." Thomas Jefferson
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Money Tree Plant: A Fortune Maker
Lucky charms are getting popular these days. Most Asians even other races tend to consult a Feng Shui expert to ask for things that can bring good luck and fortune to their lives. And lucky plants are considered to be one of them. Examples of lucky plants are Lucky Bamboo Plants, Lucky Bean Plants and the attractive Money tree Plant.
Money Tree Plant is believed to give good fortune to those who owns it. According to hearsay, a farmer got his wealth when he begins to care this assumed lucky plant. And one of the reasons that a lot of people are encouraged to have their own lucky plant is because it's easy to grow. It doesn’t need much attention and maintenance to thrive. It can compliment any room and can be best appreciated when put in baskets and designer pots. The Money Tree Plant is also considered as a gift plant for any occasion. The name itself is ideal for birthdays, Thanksgiving, New Years, housewarming and Christmas celebration.
Many flower shops are selling Money Tree because its demand is quite increasing. People love this bonsai plant because of its simplicity, elegance and beauty. Its uniqueness can truly please anyone. This gift plant is affordable and worth every cent. You won't regret the thought of buying this lucky bonsai plant as it brings happiness and contentment back to you.
Gift plants like Money Tree Plant are available almost anywhere that you can get them at the nearest nursery at your place. You can also order plants online which is a fad now and can be straightly delivered at your house without you being troubled. To buy plants online can be very convenient and at the same time fast and easy.
Whether Money Tree Plant really brings prosperity or not, everyone should consider placing a fortune plant in their business, home and office. Its eccentricity can get much attention and compliments from people around it. You may never know, maybe Money Tree Plant really works and will give you the fortune and wealth it promises. Anyway, nothing is impossible unless one tries.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
The Benefits of Indoor Plants
Gift Plants for Forgiveness
Sometimes forgiveness is associated with gifts. It can be through chocolates, bouquet of flowers, foods and stuffed toys. It can dull the vividness of the feeling that was hurt most especially if the present is wrapped with effort. Choose the right present to give and certainly you will be forgiven.
Apart from those stuff, gift plants is surely one of the best option you can offer to someone that you have wronged attached with your heartfelt sorry. Dendrobium Orchid is an excellent gift plant that has an extraordinary beauty that can captivate someone’s attention. Unlike with cut flowers that wilts easily, this gift plant can be enjoyed over time when taken care of cautiously.
Gift plants are attractive and are very much appealing to the eyes and it goes with designer pots and baskets. They can be ordered online or over the phone. And since they are available anywhere you can surely visit your local nursery to choose the right plant suitable for the recipient. They are also considered as online plants since you can take advantage of them using your computer. And to order plants online is easy and very much convenient since you don’t have to order the traditional way.
Saying sorry to someone need not necessarily incorporated with gifts. They are just given to add color to the word "sorry" yet ideal gifts can soften the pain and can ease the burden. However, Forgiveness will not be possible until compassion is born in one’s heart. Learn to take responsibility of your action and face the truth that forgiveness is needed to rekindle a relationship. Don’t be afraid and cower to ask for forgiveness since this is the only way for you to live a healthy life without loads on your back.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Lucky Bamboo as an Indoor Plant
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Gift Plants are Perfect for Birthdays
Send plant that is much appropriate for the celebrator. The gift plant – Palace Rose for instance can never get you wrong since it symbolizes friendship and love. They will long remember your kindness and thoughtfulness since this kind of birthday plant lasts. And Palace Rose is a perfect pick since it doesn't have age, sexuality and gender restrictions.
There are a lot of birthday plants you can choose from. You can search online or you can call your local florist to give you further information. Visiting a nursery can be of help but for your convenience browsing plants online will be better. There are also a lot of options for you to select online and it doesn’t give you any hassle of going somewhere else looking for your birthday plant. And it can be directly delivered to the receiver’s house and that makes it even special.
Giving gifts can be both fun and exciting without spending too much. Make someone smile and satisfied with the gift you are giving. Send birthday plants that can be a symbol of their growing years. And best of all it can be a unique gift that can speak more than the words happy birthday.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
A Unique Gift for any Occasion
When it comes to gift giving there are a lot of factors to be considered for choosing the right gift and reasons for giving them. You have to think the receiver’s wants and tastes before finally deciding what present to offer. And sometimes you are being remembered by the gifts that you give so you need to be creative in making them unique and perfect for the receiver.
The giver must give something that is distinct such as a plant gift. Colorful Carnations will be the best gift plant that you can convey your message whether it is an expression of thoughtfulness, sympathy, congratulations or just making them feel special. And it is fascinating that the color of carnation has a meaning that can literally deliver your thoughts.
This plant gift is simple yet can give a lasting impression to the receiver. Its uniqueness and beauty can rekindle old friendship or a way to replace an old relationship. Plant gift is extraordinary since it lasts, easy to maintain, sturdy and can’t easily be thrown. And this can also be a good indoor plant or a decoration to your patio and lanai. Taking care of this Colorful Carnation can be your hobby as well if gardening seems to be appealing for you.
This gift plant – Colorful Carnations is an ideal personalized present that someone won’t forget. A gift doesn’t necessarily mean to be expensive as long as it clearly delivers the reason of the giver. The plant gift can be from your own treasured garden or you can order it online.
There are actually wide selections of plants that you can choose from your local nursery. However, you can comfortably order plants online with just a click of your mouse and can be delivered directly at your doorsteps. These gift plants vary on the type of the occasion and the person that you are giving. It is most helpful if you seek advice from a florist to give you some useful tips that you can actually use when you are still in doubt if what kind of plant to give. Searching online can be functional as well or reading materials will do.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
How to Grow Orchids Faster
Orchids are known for its delicate beauty and exotic character. They are perfect gift plants for any occasion because of its elegant look that could attract immediate attention. It’s long-lasting flower makes them a unique indoor plant to accentuate every home without too much maintenance. Orchids can also be transformed into a lovely bonsai plant easier than other plant types. Its astounding number of varieties can be used as an ideal tribute whether it is Thank you, Congratulations, Happy Anniversary or Sympathy.
And to avoid disappointment in growing this gift plant here are some tips:
Watering
Orchids need to be watered just once a week since it can withstand drought far better than moist. However, it uses more water when they are in flower. Sprinkle the foliage between watering but avoid spraying it directly because it is receptive to fungus which makes it rot. And never let it to sit in water or it will kill the orchid fast.
Temperature
An average of 65F-80F will be best for this gift plant, although a 95F temperature for a while won’t cause any harm though they dislike sudden change of temperature. And keep in mind that cold temperature causes the leaves to be yellow. In situation like this, remove the yellow foliage and care for the plant just as usual.
Light
Orchids are light-hungry plant. They love light but not direct sunlight. And during winter, try to make them happy by growing them under artificial lights.
Growing Media
An orchid medium should provide good aeration that would permit water to drain very quickly. But most tropical orchids grow better in air and easily killed by being planted in soil. All orchids have their roots protruding from the top of its media and so it is best to repot it once every 2 years.
These four factors should be strictly maintained to assure that your Orchid will grow perfectly. With almost 30,000 species accepted and being known as the 2nd largest family of flowering plants, the Orchids became very popular and many experts developed guidelines to grow each of species. Of course there are also some other important points to consider when growing them into a gift plant but for now let us just stick with the basics.
Orchids are available in many flower shops. You can either drive your way to the store or you can also set a flower plant delivery using the internet without too much hassle. Online plants sites are very useful for gardeners and flower plants enthusiasts as yourself. It allows you to choose, buy and schedule deliveries for Orchids and other plants right at the convenience and safety of your homes.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Bougainvillea in Designer Cachepot: A Gift for any Occasion
Bougainvillea was discovered in 1768 by Frenchman Admiral Louis Antoine de Bougainvillea during his voyage to the Pacific Ocean and was identified by his friend and naturalist Philibert Commercon. Originally native to South America, the Bougainvillea became popular to tropical countries where they grow best. It also becomes a favorite because of its brilliant colors, woody vines and low-maintenance character.
Many of today’s bougainvilleas are result of interbreeding among the 300 accepted varieties around the world. What makes this flower even more fascinating is that it can grow all year round with constant feeding and high light. They can add life to your dreary rooms or can be a great choice to plant in your garden.
This gift plant, Bougainvillea is also known as “paper flower” because its bracts are thin and papery. It has thorny and woody vines and can grow to 3 or 4 feet high. It can also be a perfect bonsai, and can be trained to stay as bushy as pot plants, hanging baskets or can be use as a security fence. And Bougainvillea in Designer Cachepot is one of the innovations that can be made for this gift plant.
Bougainvillea in Designer Cachepot can be an attractive indoor plant and can even be a decoration to your patio or lanai. What makes it more captivating is that its bracts last for weeks. This is also a perfect gift plant in conveying your emotions to someone whether it is thank you, sorry or congratulations. Bougainvillea is also used as sympathy plants to show your impulses for compassion. Sending a beautiful gift plant like this can be very intimate and sweet especially if given unexpectedly. Surely Bougainvillea can be given in any occasion.
Indeed with the astounding beauty of bougainvillea, either planted on your garden or delicately potted anyone can really appreciate its uniqueness. Bougainvillea’s versatility will be loved by gardeners since it is easy to plant and grow. It can be ordered as well online for convenience. And flower plant delivery is a fad now, it is easy and hassle free. It can be delivered right at your doorsteps or can be sent directly to someone that you want to give without you being disturbed.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The Advantage of Growing Juniper Bonsai
Bonsai is an ancient art of growing trees, or woody plants shaped as trees, in containers. They can be referred as miniatures of large trees and plants and are usually grown on a pot. Bonsai does not require genetically dwarfed trees, but rather depends on growing small trees from regular stock and seeds. Bonsai uses cultivation techniques like pruning, root reduction, potting, defoliation, and grafting to produce small trees that mimic the shape and style of mature, full-sized trees.
Juniper Bonsai is a perfect example of this art. This can be an impressive way of saying thank you, sorry or congratulations to someone in any occasion. This gift plant does not have gender restrictions so it is very convenient and can be a very good pick if you can’t think of anything to give. And aside from being a gift plant, Juniper Bonsai can also be a decoration to your patio, deck, and lanai. And with a little pruning, unique shapes can be created as an excellent use in landscape borders.
There are also some people that consider this gift plant as a collection. It is one of their valuable assets since its market value increases as it reaches a relatively old age. It’s a perfect inheritance that can be passed on from one generation to the next because it thrives for a long time.
This gift plant – Juniper Bonsai are also used as an indoor plant because of its uniqueness and refreshing appearance. It provides great interest and color that can add beauty to your home. It is one of the easiest Bonsai to grow. It is versatile and can add texture and style to a blank wall or empty spot of your home.
Growing this kind of bonsai is very easy since it doesn’t require much of your time. On the other hand, it is also available as online plants and can be purchased in just a click. It is very convenient and can be delivered directly at your doorsteps. To order plants online, all you need is an internet access so you can go ahead and browse different types of bonsais. And this can save you the hassle of going to the local nursery.