Showing posts with label plants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plants. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Pretty Flowers

Posted by Cecile at Wednesday, January 21, 2009 3 comments
I love flowers so much! They make me feel good every time I go outside and see these flowers. Reminds me of God's creations and its purpose of beautifying the earth as well as for our nourishment. We all know that there are flowers that can be eaten.
Anyway, my husband and I love nature and everything that is in there. When we go camping, we always make sure that we go on hiking and to see plants and flowers as well as wild animals. It is very relaxing and make us forget our troubles and difficulties in life even for just a short time. And most of all just stop to enjoy and appreciate the beauty we have been blessed with.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Succulents Centerpieces

Posted by Cecile at Thursday, January 08, 2009 2 comments
I love to use fresh centerpieces in my house and here are few of them that I like so much! They are low to maintain plants, yet very sensitive and easy to take care of.

Succulents look great in low groupings, and their shallow roots and small size make them ideal as centerpieces. Decorate a garden table with a clay saucer planted with ‘Chalk Rose’ selection, ‘Pinwheel’, and baby tears. Finish the look by sprinkling small pebbles over the exposed dirt. A lot of sun and a little bit of water will keep this centerpiece thriving long after your meal is over.

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Succulents come in many vibrant colors. Add drama to your entryway by mixing shapes in a patina copper planter (#227366). Plant pink-tinged ‘Little Jewel’, and allow string of bananas, to dangle over the edge. Mark the center of the grouping with the upright stalks and mottled skin of ‘Pink Blush’ aloe . Add some silky, black stones as a decorative touch, and listen for oohs and aahs from guests.

Succulents store water in their leaves, making them the ultimate “green” plant. And they don’t require a lot of care, so they’re perfect for busy lifestyles.

Handle plants gently. If a stem or leaf happens to snap off, don’t throw it out. Just push a broken part into the soil, and soon it will form a new plant.

 

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