Tuesday 22 July 2014

Be Aware to Protect the Bonsai Tree and Anthurium Plant

Bonsai trees and Anthurium plants are the center of attention in the home garden. Just to put a plant on the balcony is not enough. Plants also need some extra care and attention to grow more beautiful. So, here we will go through some points regarding how to take care of them.

Taking care of Bonsai Tree:

The main objects which affect a Bonsai Tree are sunlight, watering, temperature range and season. Select the proper tree reliant as per the environment where you are going to keep it. For the indoors tropical trees are the best selection. Even to maintain excellent look throughout the year coniferous trees are also preferable. If you are planting a bonsai from seed, then just give it a time to take root then start trimming and cutting. An extra effort to grow it from seeds will give better rewards. If you are selecting a bonsai plant than just check its roots are evenly spread and select the tree with a sturdy trunk but still young.

Bonsai trees quickly react to the seasons. Some reasons have four seasons to be considered and some have three. During the winter, the tree need is only proper watering. Avoid trimming in this season because the growth ratio is very slow in winters. In spring the tree starts to consume the nutrients and sprout the new leaves to grow. It is good to add extra nutrients and start trimming in this season. During summers trees need more water. In monsoon the nutrients begin accumulating again so it’s a good time for trimming and repotting.

Give it a direct sunlight in the morning and provide shelter in the afternoon. Basically, it is a thumb rule for all trees, but just check it for your tree. If it is placed in the balcony or window, then move it by 90 degrees every few days so that all branches can receive an equal amount of light. During summer save it from a high temperature and take it inside. Don’t let the soil to dry and dusty. Daily watering is perfect for bonsai. Select the proper training style which is suitable for your tree. Perfect turns of the branches look lovely, so wrap the wire at 45 degrees and train the tree. Don’t wrap the wire too tightly it damages the tree. When the tree starts growing into shape than just rewire it. Put it in a proper container and don’t over-prune it. Add some extra obstacles like stones, shells, rocks, tiny plant to give it a natural look.

Taking care of Anthurium Plant:

The Anthurium Plants need more water. But they are more sensitive of direct sun rays. SO put it in a shelter otherwise their leaves get started burning. Anthurium plant gives a pleasant atmosphere. Nitrogen plays an important role in the plant growth as it covers 78% of the air. Phosphorus regulates the growth of the plant. Scarcity of potassium is responsible to turn the leaves in yellow colour. So make sure for the proper amount of potassium is available in the soil.

Monday 14 July 2014

Wedding Flowers - Every Person’s Dilemma

Wedding flowers are almost as hard to choose as wedding dresses. It is an essential part of the wedding and they come in all kinds of colours, styles, shapes and sizes. Also, it is an expensive affair more often than not, hence it is advisable to really make a sensible investment and get flowers that suit the personality and the theme instead. The primary concern should be if the theme is formal of casual, the flowers should suit the dresses as well as the decorations. For example, longish bouquets go well with gowns and long dresses.

There are numerous shapes and colours of Wedding Flowers, the main things to consider while preparing the wedding bouquets is to select the flowers thoughtfully so that people will like them when they receive the bouquets. Some primary questions to ponder over are the bride and groom’s favorite colours, their personality types and the message that is to be conveyed through the flowers.

For a person who is natural and down to earth flowers from meadows and the woodsy accented flowers suit such a personality. For the romantics who are extravagant, soft and light colours suit well, consider adding a few ribbons to add to the class. For expressive individuals who are unique and unorthodox exotic bouquets are the best – with a combination of various shapes, colours and combinations of various flowers. For the traditional lot Wedding Flowers should be arranged in classic styles focusing on variety and classic combinations. For the trendsetters who love being contemporary, bouquets with few flowers are suited – flowers that are vibrant should be considered. It is advisable to consult the florist, no one can guide you better than them. Instead of going with traditional bouquets flower bracelets may also be considered.

Finally, consult with your florist, who can help you create just the right gift, as well as explain the assortment of possibilities available.

Make it personal: 
 
Personality isn’t the only thing that should be considered when looking for wedding flowers, the body shape of the persons and the meaning that they have to them are absolutely essential to look out for. The shape of the bouquet should suit the body type of the person and it should also compliment the garments of the person – shorter people should carry compact bouquets, while those who are large in structure should hold fuller and larger bouquets. The symbolism of the flowers are to be considered as dresses and physical appearance is not the only thing to look for in people – flowers are not just for show, they represent much more than that. Roses symbolise love, tulips symbolise forgiveness and so on. The bouquets should be strong in symbolism. They can be further customized with pins and pendants, things that people are personally attached to.

Consider getting Wedding Flowers from a store of repute and countless satisfied customers, after all florists with experience are the best in business and can guide you well to a colourful and vibrant flower-filled wedding. Q8 Flowers is a great place to collect the best wedding flowers the special day we all wait for.

Tuesday 1 July 2014

Bonsai Trees Can Only Create a Beautiful Landscape for Your Home Decoration

Bonsai has a long history of more than thousand years. In earlier days having bonsai is the prerogative of the aristocrats, priests and official enjoying a higher rank in the hierarchy only. It took almost another three centuries for the common people to enjoy the bonsai art. When Japan opened its door to the western countries after three centuries of isolation, this Japanese art has become well known across the world. People took interest in this art, learned it and started growing bonsai not merely as hobby but as a pursuit of aesthetics and regard to beauty of the nature.

Though bonsai traditionally means growing temperate climate trees outdoor in containers, at present you can grow Bonsai Trees form many varieties of plants like  Pines and maples whose leaves change color; fruit bearing trees and flowering trees as well. There are also various types and styles of bonsai based on the orientation of the main trunk. These are broadly classified as formal upright having a straight upright, informal upright with visible curves in the trunk and branches, slant style when the trunk emerges at an angle and cascade type when the apex below the base of the pot. There are  different sizes of bonsai ranging from one-handed to eight-handed based on the number of persons required for handling.

Bonsai though means outdoor dwarf trees it can also be grown indoor. While growing bonsai the first thing that should be kept in mind that the tree should not loose its individuality. It must also be remembered that unlike other pieces of art it has life and therefore they need your love and care like other living beings if you wish to add decor to your home with bonsai. Growing bonsai starts with choosing a tree that suits the climate. Then obtain a healthy plant and prepare it by pruning and put it in a pot having coarse gain soil as a base and then putting finer loose soil on this. You should also protect the Bonsai Plants for the first few weeks form direct sunlight, harsh winds and keep it in a shaded area till it becomes accustomed to its new environment. You can also have prepared plants form market for decorating your home.