Friday 6 May 2011

Equipment For Making a Water Garden


Natural Stone

Make natural stone as a natural accent in a garden pond. Many kinds of natural stone which can be options, such as stone, sandstone, stone palimanan, or coral brush. Every stone has character.
Adjust the stone with the desired design style pool. Black river stones that strong character gives the impression of cool, could be applied in modern tropical style pool to the minimalist. Sandstone with a bright cream color most often used for Balinese-style pool or the Mediterranean.

Fountain
Incomplete without a gurgling sound of water pond. Make a fountain or water fountain in the middle or the edge of the pond. The fountain became an accent that makes the pool look more fresh. Make sure the water circulation so that water flows smoothly without a hitch.
 
Fish
You can keep your ornamental fish in the pond. Splashing fish that swim to make the pool more alive. But you have to be more diligent in doing maintenance. You also have to make a pump to facilitate the circulation of oxygen in the water that fish need.

Water Plants
Place the water plants in or on the edge of the pond. Water plants are manifold, including lotus, water Heliconia, jasmine water, and others. Make sure plants get enough sunlight in order to bloom.
 
Ornament
Ornamental pond with unique trinkets, such as animal sculptures, clay barrel, and so forth. Needless to large sculptures, small statues with unique design will make the park more attractive. If the pool is big enough, you can make ornaments bridge in the middle.

Wednesday 4 May 2011

The function of the fountain


The function of the fountain in the garden is not only a sweetener but also can function as an air filter. The existence of the fountain can filter out pollutants and toxic substances in the air. Rain is one example of a natural filter.

Inspired by the concept of rain, you can easily create their own filters. Make a tiny fountain in the courtyard. This step is very suitable to be applied especially for homeowners who are located in the main street or around the industrial area.

Air filtration process occurs through a diffusion event in running water like this.

Toxic substances can be absorbed through the jets of water coming out of the hole fountain nozzles. Or it can also diffuse directly in the movement of water. To make it look unique and beautiful, Water fountains can be combined with a pool or water park. Various toxic gases and pollutants that superbly mixed in water can be utilized and absorbed by aquatic plants. In the process of photosynthesis, plants process it as a full nutritional benefit. The results of the process of photosynthesis is oxygen. Various beautiful flowering water plants that can be selected among the water hyacinth, jasmine water, water poppy, lotus, lotus and iris

Monday 2 May 2011

Tiny garden in the garage


If you have a hobby of gardening but do not have a wide area, you can outsmart the limitations of the land by putting some potted flowers on an empty area in your garage. Select plants that do not require much sun and do not require watering every day. Place the plants in the corner that easily visible to the eye but does not interfere with vehicle entry and exit roads. Easy and practical way is to give your home a fresh new look and a refreshing view of your garage!

The Benefit of Terrarium

The benefit of having terrarium are:
1. Beneficial to health because it is believed capable of absorbing pollution from cigarette smoke, chloroform, benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and Trichloro etelen. Pollutants that can lead to Sick Building Syndrome.

2. As an anti-pollution plants and plant anti-radiation, reducing the amount of pollutant gases in the air because they are used in cell metabolism, absorb radiation of electronic devices such as TVs, monitors, and HP, and eliminates odor

3. Creating the art of gardening ornamental plant minimalist style, refreshing the room so the air becomes fresher, alternative space and decor in a garden or a green alternative in a limited area.

4. Business advantageous alternative because it is a unique creation of ornamental plants, beautiful, beautiful and innovative and also have many advantages and benefits.

Unique Garden

Truly unique! Miniature tropical rain forest, desert ecosystem, vegetable gardens and so forth is only possible with a terrarium.

Type of Terrarium Plants
Given the media glass terrarium is limited in size and has a unique biosphere, the selection of plants placed in the terrarium also be appropriate. Some plants commonly used in the terrarium, among others sansiviera, cactus, succulent and bromelia.


Three Category Terrarium:
1. Open Air Terrarium
Terrarium with the top open or closed. To create a miniature plants, such as the media is the most easy to use and maintain. You can even make decorative plants in a terrarium type this in a very short time.

 
2. Terrarium Closed
Terrarium with a sealed condition in all sections. The goal is to create a unique biosphere in the terrarium. Terrarium is the most difficult to be made and maintained. More challenges in making this type of terrarium. Some factors that must be special attention to a closed terrarium is a matter of quantity of water and proper lighting. Terrarium of this type usually have the top of a small to put plants and other material in the terrarium. Of course this can be a challenge.

 
3. Terrarium Animals
Terrarium this kind used to put small animals for display. For example, lizards, iguanas, frogs, small turtles or snakes. The goal is to display replica of the real world of fauna in the wild by moving it into an attractive glass media.
 
 

Sunday 1 May 2011

Placement of Terrarium

Terrarium can be placed indoors for long periods without sunlight, by replacing sunlight with a special lamp. You can put the terrarium in the house, in a display shelf, in the office or gallery. This will add to the uniqueness of the decor and also add a collection of indoor plants.

Although it is easy, without a careful review of techniques and the media, terrarium can not last long. Without proper treatment techniques terrarium, the plants will languish because of damage to the water cycle.
Wash plants or soil with water when the media starts to look dry. Routinely done watering once every week or less if necessary. Cut leaves from damaged plants in a terrarium for a wonderful stay. The location of plants is also worth noting. Do not place in areas exposed to direct sunlight because it can make quick dry soil conditions.

Terrarium can be used for various needs, such as for research, methods of planting and decorating.

Terrarium Maintenance

Before display, save the first terrarium 2-3 days in the shade for plants can adapt and put the terrarium at room temperature.

If in place of air-conditioned, terrarium should be watered more often, because air conditioning made ​​the room become dry. Do not let the terrarium in direct sunlight, because the terrarium can also grow with the help of fluorescent lights.

Do not forget the watering process. Watering is done by mouth pressed glass of water on the walls of the container and pour it slowly. In this way, watering will not damage the beauty of the terrarium. In normal circumstances, the terrarium can be watered once a month.

Watering depends on the type of plants and terrarium conditions. Importantly, the terrarium must be kept moisture but do not get flooded. Zeolites can also be an indicator of lower humidity. If the zeolite change color to white means your terrarium in the dry state.

Do not forget the watering process. Watering is done by mouth pressed glass of water on the walls of the container and pour it slowly. In this way, watering will not damage the beauty of the terrarium. In normal circumstances, the terrarium can be watered once a month.

Watering depends on the type of plants and terrarium conditions. Importantly, the terrarium must be kept moisture but do not get flooded. Zeolites can also be an indicator of lower humidity. If the zeolite change color to white means your terrarium in the dry state.

Very easy. Limited land can never handcuff your hobby farming-planting, because terrarium can be a solution. Terrarium container in the form of the jar or bottle of clear glass is a miniature ecosystem is very healthy.

Hobby of ornamental plants is indeed not necessarily have to have a large area. Interestingly, the terrarium can be placed anywhere according to your wishes