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is not possible for you to have a garden outdoors, don't
worry. You can transport all the greenery, freshness
and beauty of the outdoors into your patio, verandah
or terrace by having an indoor garden. Most ground plants, ferns, orchids
etc bloom well indoors but they may have some difficulties.
They will need more care than outdoor plants do whichmeans that they can't be left untended whileyou move out on a holiday.
Mysterious ailments may attack
them so its wiser to select plants that
need little care.
There
are some tough but pretty evergreen plants like
coleus, begonia, bougainvillea, azalea, marigold.
Watering
plants in excess is sure to kill
them and so will moving pots from shade into direct sunlight. The
plant should not be allowed to become fully dry or
it will damage the root system. Before it looks like it needs watering
it should be caught. To prevent the root from rotting, watershould drain out from the bottom whenwatering and pots must not be left standingin water holders.
Lilies are
plants that take to pots and grow from the bulb. The
base of the pot should be lined with chipped pottery,
soil should be added and the bulbs planted
close together leaving the tip above the surface. They
will take around six weeks to developleaves.
Another
way of varying plant arrangements is to first
select tall, squat, large or small containers and group
together plants with different shapes, sizes
and textures in one pot. You may put Fucia, Spiky Downers and a palm in one container which
will make an eye-catching arrangement.
make
use of window boxes but here in this country much
importance is not given to window boxes and window sills. A window with flowers outside it looks attractive.
Keep a metal planter and screw it into the wall with
brackets. Individual pots can be put inside or the soil can be directly
laid. After letting it settle for ten days, you
should get some cascading plants like Snap dragons that are pink, yellow or red,
lobelia, white and pink geraniums, pink
and blue hydrangeas, purple and white petunia, variously colored
verbena, honey suckle and periwinkle to make a waterfall of cascading colors.
A
plant with long bushy greenery is Asparagus meyerii or squirrel tail. Its
cylindrical leaves grow in thick clumps and it should be placed in the centre so that it
has space for growing. Let the water soak through
the soil and let it dry before watering any further.
Take a narrow, watering-can with a spout and water the plants in the
windowsill well without dislodging the soil. Fertilize them now and then.
At
the entrance and in the verandah it would look striking to place hanging baskets filled with petunias, lobian, begonia,
busy lizzie, small ferns and ivy. You can
have flames of color with Hibiscus
grown in pots.
African
violets look lovely on windowsills. They need fertile soil and sunlight and are pink and mauve which becomes dark purple in colorful blooms. You can propagate them by dividing the roots into many smaller clumps.
It should be done gently. Another plant that is simple to grow and
has colorful foliage is Coleus. It should not be exposed to
strong sunlight.
If
you happen to stay
in a flat that doesn't have a verandah, you should take
a new look at your terrace. It could easily be converted into a pleasant garden to be enjoyedon warm summer evenings and during houseparties.
Before
you actually begin, it would be wise to consult a professional
builder for advice regarding
A
space of 8 feet into 10 feet can be transformed into a luxuriant display with
all varieties of flowers, creepers and shrubs. You should have a bamboo trellis as a wind
breaker secured tightly to the wall as there is likely to be a lot of wind. As the temperature will be higher
and plants have to weather the elements they will need sufficient watering
except during the monsoon.
A decorative Bottle Brush tree will grow fast and its leaves are
ornamental with red plumes of delicate flowers. The Christmas Star plant or
Euphorbia pulcherrima is ideal for this tropical weather. The red and white
star shaped flowers will will, in that case, also be treated as part of the
down payment if the purchase is later made by the next man.
The heavy slump in the real estate market here has affected create
a good climate when used as border plants as they thrive
in the winter.
It is really luxurious to
have a lawn on the rooftop but its surface has to
be protected by a waterproof covering like a plastic sheet. About18 inches of well nourished soil can be spread on which you can put the lawnthat is ready grown or it can be cultivated with lawn grass that requireslittle upkeep.
The terrace can be beautified through
short growing plants, creepers and plants that hug the ground. Petunia, geranium nasturtiums, carnation, hibiscus, cornflowers, fuchsia and short stemmed
lilies carefully chosen will form a riot of color in the place. The windbreaker can be
adorned with trailing sweet peas,jasmine and ivy developers for around six months The
Promoters and Builders Association of Pune (PBAP) has recently announced a number of schemes
to promote sales.
According to Mont Vert’s managing director, Jayant Kaneria: by
May-June this year, we will have a certain number of apartments ready to sell,
which have not been booked so far. When people are finding it difficult to buy
flats for fear of losing their job we want them to give a sigh of relief. We
are targeting families that earn up to Rs 50,000 a month and would buy an
apartment once the economy slump is over.
Develop Your Garden
Before you have a garden design in place, you
must first decide what you are looking for in a garden. If you want your
garden to stand out, you must think of a designthat looks different.
Formal approach
If you are the kind who likes neat
edges, straight lines, and trimmed borders,
a formal garden may appeal to you. A rectangular lawn with straight
flower borders and circular flower beds may be the right choice for you. A
straight driveway and a rigid design may just
complete this formal look. Everything in this garden is symmetrical
with not a hint of anything that's
natural.
When the plot size is small, it
often limits the choice for a natural-looking landscape and so the formal look
may just be the right choice in that case. A
small formal garden with flower beds and roses is still popular among gardeners
as it allows them to grow a variety of plants. The
design element does not play a major role here.
If space is a major constraint, there
is another way out too. Your backyard could be turned into a patch
of green. A courtyard garden with floor tiles, green
foliage and a shrub or two can have
a strong impact even if there are just
a few plants.
Nothing can beat the rose garden.
In terms of color and beauty, the rose garden offers
unlimited choice. There are numerous varieties, color
options and combinations. Care must be taken to see that
the beds are edged with seasonal flowers and
bulbs. The garden will look bare when the
roses are pruned and it's important that there are different kinds of seasonal flower in
bloom always.
Parterres and knot garden
Parterres
consist of a series of shaped beds or compartments that
together form a pattern. These are gardens that are designed to be viewed from
the upper windows of grand houses. They are expensive, slow to
establish and labor intensive. But
the final effect can be quite stunning.
Stones
and gravel can be used effectively to create a garden that's unique and easy to maintain too. Drought-tolerant
plants must be chosen to
see that they don't wilt in summer.
The choice of plants is, therefore, limited in a rock garden. A large rock or boulder can
be used as a focal point and a
variety of plants can be grown in groups.
Choose
a design that appeals to you, get the right plants, and you can start your garden. As long as you know what you want, it does not matter how exotic the design theme is. With plants that are chosen to suit the climate and landscape, it's easy to achieve the
garden you have planned. Not only this, greenery around us leads to the advantages of anti- pollution, environment
friendly measures which gives us oxygen-rich
air to breathe in, where health benefits
for the body and cosmetic benefit for healthy and glowing skin also integrated.
Lots of ways are there to
green small spaces and if you live in a small space and have a small home and no sprawling garden, what you need is little imagination and effort to have the pleasure of greenery.
If a tiny ground is fronting your home, create a small patch of green by filling it
with fertile soil and planting a few plants which won't grow into large trees requiring big space. There are plenty of potted plants ju t ideal for tiny spaces, where you can create a small
garden in your balcony or terrace. A small sculpture in an affordable material placed in between the plants looks attractive. A floor lamp will also enhance the space. You can also
hang lantern above the plants from the ceiling. If you have a tiny backyard, you can add a series of grooves with plants there.
If you feel you don't have the space or time to tend a set of plants, then just add one simple creeper or plant in a small comer with a small sculpture in the niche above it and a small and elegant overhead lamp or with a painting hanging on the wall above and this will also make for a pleasant green comer.
If your lifestyle necessitates long stay away from home
and absolutely no access to green plants, there are some plants which can do without watering for long periods of time and also use dried flowers and ferns in a small corner for a similar effects.
When
there is absolutely no space on the floor or balcony, then the window sill is a good option as a space for placing a few slow-growths, small-size plants. Another option is hanging plants, these can be placed just outside the entrance or in the balcony either overhead or suspended from the railings.
Another location for greenery in such space-cramped homes would be a study table or a corner of the kitchen counter. Small desktop plants can be requested for these locations. Terrarium is a kind of garden which is a zero-maintenance one once it is installed, and decor object by itself.
Another location for greenery in such space-cramped homes would be a study table or a corner of the kitchen counter. Small desktop plants can be requested for these locations. Terrarium is a kind of garden which is a zero-maintenance one once it is installed, and decor object by itself.
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