The Japanese word “bonsai” can be literally translated into “planted in a container.” Its long history stretches back over a thousand years and takes root in the ancient Chinese horticulture tradition called penjing. Aspects of this art form were later reshaped in the light of Japanese Zen Buddhism, creating a new aesthetically refined piece with deepContinue reading “The Art of Bonsai: Beautiful, but is it Brutal?”
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Florists’ tips for preserving the beauty of flowers
When you buy flowers from a florist, do you ever find yourself wondering why the ones on display in the shop survive so much longer and blossom far more beautifully than those you bring home and take care of? You’re not alone in this. Lucky for all of us, florists are always happy to shareContinue reading “Florists’ tips for preserving the beauty of flowers”
Mr Lincoln Rose: elegance in a deep red shade
The rose is not known as the “queen of flowers” for no reason. There are rarely any other plants that can compete with the elegant beauty and magnificent hue of its bloom. The world is flush with countless rose species and varieties. However, with its universally recognized symbolism, the red rose has to be amongContinue reading “Mr Lincoln Rose: elegance in a deep red shade”
Aloe vera smoothie for your garden
Aloe vera has gained widespread popularity in the beauty and health community for a long time. It has been used for many years as a superb soothing moisturizer in skincare products or as a healing agent for sunburns and other skin irritations. Aloe vera contains a high concentration of nutrients, enzymes, and antioxidants. All areContinue reading “Aloe vera smoothie for your garden”
Growing Orchids in Leca
If you’re unfamiliar with Leca, the term is short for Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate. In easier terms, they are pebble-like clay balls that have been baked at a high temperature till they crack and pop like popcorn. The high temperature helps harden the outside while simultaneously creating thousands of microscopic pores and a semi-hollow coreContinue reading “Growing Orchids in Leca”
Tillandsia: Plants that live on air
How do they even manage to stay alive…on air? Since tillandsias get most of their water and nutrients from the surrounding air, they are often called “air plants.” One thing that makes air plants so unique from other plants is that they don’t need soil to grow. Also, the roots of air plants are not designed toContinue reading “Tillandsia: Plants that live on air”
Basic gardening steps to spring garden preparation
The arrival of spring prompts gardeners to start planning for the next planting season. If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably picked out the plants you want to grow this season and already started planning your spring garden in your head. But before we can plant any of the seeds or seedlings in the soil, aContinue reading “Basic gardening steps to spring garden preparation”
Where do gardeners get free mulch?
Most gardeners prefer to spend time caring for their gardens rather than their lawns. Because mowing, weeding, and pruning sure sounds like a lot of effort when it comes to lawn maintenance. Your hard work will pay off with a nicely groomed lawn, but only for a short time. Soon enough, you’ll need to headContinue reading “Where do gardeners get free mulch?”
Bokashi: turning trash into treasure
You’re wasting potentially useful energy by dumping those garden scraps in an already overflowing landfill. Instead, try reusing the compost from your veggie garden back in the garden itself. “Imitating what nature does.” Repurpose those weeds and garden waste into perfect amendments to enrich the soil of your home garden. You may establish the smallestContinue reading “Bokashi: turning trash into treasure”
Hydrangeas, soulmates of the heavy rains
The first thing that springs to mind when people think of Japan is the bright and beautiful cherry blossoms, commonly called by the name sakura. But there’s another flower whose beauty is almost on par with the sakura but more modest and ethereal: the hydrangea. Japan has always been known to be the home andContinue reading “Hydrangeas, soulmates of the heavy rains”