Showing posts with label terrariums. Show all posts
Showing posts with label terrariums. Show all posts

Friday, November 22, 2013

Worry-Free Air Plants


I strongly agree in the saying that "change is the only thing that is constant in this world", because everyone change, humans and animals alike. Even the environment changes from its true form as well as the weather. As a beginner in gardening, it is very hard for me to choose plants that I could maintain in all four seasons, especially during this winter. I am thinking of adding greens inside the house instead of adding plants in teh garden because of the winter. I didn't wasted my time and grab my laptop, and search online for plants that I could maintain at home. There are many options and suggestions that the internet has provided me. But one thing that really caught my attention is the air plant, because they are very easy to grow and less maintenance is needed.



Air plant or Tillandsia magnusiana, is a soft silver leaved specie that prefers good air movement. It is naturally gown horizontally so that the bottom of the plant can be on a vertical axis, and that way it can prevent water from collecting at the base of the leaves which can oftentimes cause the plant to rot. Air plants are an epiphyte, this means that this plant doesn't need soil to grow but instead, obtains water and nutrients from the air. I have searched for online sellers of this type of plant and it would be best if they have shipment because I don't have much time to visit any plant shops. Then I came across the website of Givingplants, good thing is that they are selling a tear drop terrarium kit with airplant, it's like hitting two birds with one stone. I don't have to worry where I will put the airplant since, it comes with a terrarium already and they will be shipping my order within 2 days.


For more information about the terrarium plants as well as other house plants you could visit their website or call directly their toll free number for further assistance. You could check the prices and shipment details and fees of these plants online too.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Terrariums At Its Best

Terrariums as we can remember are Science projects in which we create a small Eco-system inside a glass container to keep and observe living plants and animals. Nowadays, it is famously known to accentuate ornamental features of  indoor and outdoor designs. It adds highlight to any architectural creation because of it's unique and one of a kind structure and component. Not everyone is familiar with terrariums so this can be a superb gift plant idea to someone who appreciates green and home accents.


The process of preparing the plants in the terrarium is the same in creating a miniature garden, the difference is the clear decorative glass container so you can see the plants inside. You need to choose plants that doesn't grow bigger than its container so it can occupy enough space inside. Many online shops offer ready to ship terrariums with beautiful plant arrangements so if you're planning to give someone this special gift, the option is up to your fingertips.


These gifts are nice to decorate in any parts of the house. We can plant easy to grow succulents and cactus, mosses, small plants and flowers like pansies or orchids. There are many kinds of terrarium to choose from. Hanging terrariums are those you hang in the windows, porches, doors and garden. Another type are wall terrariums which are placed on walls. There are also kinds of terrariums that can be placed on tabletops as centerpieces like the jar and tabletop terrarium. The most expensive ones are plant stands which can be a nice gift for weddings, anniversaries and housewarmings. You can also make your own gift by buying pretty glass containers in the market and plant it with your favorite plants. You can show creativity by adding fancy figurines to your small garden.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Terrariums For Plants, New Ways Of Decorating Your Living Room



People look for some unique ways of making their home beautiful.  It gives self-fulfillment when you achieved something for yourself and for your family and making your home unique and beautiful is one of those achievements any person could be happy about.  You may find it a liitle bit hard to make some improvements into your home.  It requires money and effort on your oart that sometimes you need to avoid doing it to save some money.  But, it is not about buying expensive things just to make a difference.  It is more about choosing some unusual things that could make your home attractive without causing a lot of money from you.  It is called being creative and open minded to all new ideas that were presented in the market right now.

Like the terrarium for plants that could best replace the usual expensive decoration in every home, it is not a usual home décor but it could turn your room into something elegant that you can surely be proud of.  You might be hesitant to try the terrarium for plants because it might not match your living room but you should not worry about it, plants can adapt to any environment.  Plants will make your room lovely despite the design or the color your house had.

Terrariums are usually used in school but because of the innovative thinking of some people, it turns out to be one of the best decorations you can ever place in your living room.  Its uniqueness can always give a moment of amazement to your visitors that will turn into appreciation once its beauty catches their senses.  It is true that sometimes, putting some unusual things in your living room can surprise many people and as long as it is stylish and unique, your guest will definitely appreciate your choice of things.  Being creative can make you excel above the others and trying these terrariums and turn it into decoration is one proof that you have an artistic mind.

You can also have the hanging terrariums in your living room.  It is an attractive decoration in th midst of the fine furniture you have.  It will not destroy the arrangement of your home but rather it will greatly enhance its attractiveness.  Stylish hanging terrariums only prove that anything is possible to become home decoration as long as you know where to hang it.  Remember that anything you place inside your living room will make it beautiful as long as it can complement each other by way of proper placement of things.

For more information and resources on hanging terrariums, container gardening and other tips for gardeners, please visit our blogs for live plants.

Monday, September 3, 2012

The New Terrariums For Plants, A Perfect Aquarium Replacement




If you think that small aquarium is one of the best displays in your house, then you have to think again.  There are some homes right now that do not use aquarium as displays anymore.  They use plants instead of fish.  It’s the same living thing with the same effect.  It gives the same warm feeling and positive mood for you and your family.  There are new ways of making your home unique by using the terrarium for plants.  The terrariums that are usually used in some experiments at home can now be used as decoration in your home with the help of some plants in your garden.  It is now possible that plants in terrarium can best replace the small aquariums at home.  

Terrariums are considered only as best for school experiments.  But today, it can also be used as decorations at home.  It is the best replacement for aquariums and at the same time you will be enjoying your free time because you will not spend cleaning the terrarium anymore unlike the hassle of maintaining the aquarium.  There might be some water spill if you have aquarium at home while if you have terrarium for plants, you will not suffer the cleaning of water spill or maintaining the cleanliness of aquarium every week.
You can also try some hanging terrariums at home.  You can place it at your windows or doors.  It is the unique way of decorating your home while putting technology unto it.  Technology makes our living wonderful that is why it is better to make some distinctive touch inside your home.  Uniqueness can give some twist in every home that is why, terrariums is best for you. Moreover, you will also enjoy the beauty that its gives to your simple table or center table because you can make sure that terrariums can highlight the plant you place inside.

Being distinct in many cases will make you stand out to everyone.  So, better try these terrariums for plants and you will see how good your home can be.  It is better to decorate your home with unusual ornament so that your visitors will be amazed with it.  You will soon realize that almost all of the people, who happen to visit your place, appreciate your choice of home decor.  It is not difficult to become creative as long as you are welcome to change and try all the new ornaments or decorations that are accessible in the market today.

For more information and resources on hanging terrariums, container gardening and other tips for gardeners, please visit our blogs for live plants.