16 August 2010

How Window Box Makes Urban Gardening Easier


If you plan to grow a garden in an urban area you should be aware of the challenges coming your way and plan accordingly so you will get to see healthy and green plants and not withered leaves and flowers. According to a profound source, some of the most common issues of urban gardening are as follows:

04 August 2010

Sympathy Plants and Plant Gifts Trigger Happy Emotions



There was a time when I was so pissed off at work that I decided to go out without leaving a note. I usually smoke outside the office when I'm stressed out but that time the issue was so intense that I wandered around the city alone. I had the feeling that something "negatively" big is on its way. The worst case scenario - my boss might fire me! Know what made me feel relaxed and made my brain function normally again? The ambiance of a serene and green park, where I could  hear the water flowing from a small creek. It’s a man-made leisure park, with a nature theme. Though its not real, it actually chased away the anxiety I'm suffering from that very moment. The aftermath? I lost my work. But guess what? I found a really nice job. Less work, less stress and I'm paid to do the things I love to do. More importantly, I decided to grow a garden on my backyard.

Maribeth is one of the many people who had experienced the little wonders of plants. From her personal point of view, the beauty and artistry of plants are nature's way of physical and mental healing. She urges the importance of giving plant gifts to everyone she knows and how these gifts can affect the emotions of the person who receives it. I also believe with the power of plant gifts to relieve stress and its enigmatic attractiveness that could somehow make you feel comfortable and relaxed. It could even make you smile for no reason. Strange isn't it?

Communion with nature is one way of unwinding negative energy from our surroundings, from work and from people around us. But with today's fast-paced lifestyle we tend to forget the importance of releasing these negative vibes. In fact, a recent behavioral research conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, discovered that plant gifts and sympathy plants can improve emotional health. People who have plants inside their homes are less stressed from work. Patients who receive plant gifts tend to heal faster than normal. Giving sympathy plants to pay tribute and respect to the person who died could trigger happy emotions to the family that is grieving. It is believed that the presence of sympathy plants, plant gifts and attractive flower arrangements promote feelings of live satisfaction and could influence social behavior in a positive manner.

Apart from local plant shops that offers a wide variety of plant gifts for different occasions and sympathy plants for funerals and other personal reasons, we can also access a lot of websites that provides the same services. Today, we can now send plants anytime as long as we can access the internet. Send plants via smartphones, notebook or laptops or from your personal computers. Additionally, you can send plants without the hassle of buying plants or flowers the traditional way. You just click, browse, and process an order right at the safety and convenience of your home.

The uniqueness of plants make it a perfect gift for various occasions, a casual everyday present for a special someone or as a decor to your home. You can also help spread the happiness by sending plants to your relatives and loved ones today!

21 July 2010

Send A Plant To Your Dad – It’s Cool!

Surprise your dad with a plant.  Something from you to him that helps him understand the things you value in the world today.  It represents growth, nature and the things in life he does best – providing for others. Show him how much you value the guy who helped you become the person you are today.

I never had a chance to know my father but I see him as my mom described him to me because he died when I was still very young.

Sending plant gifts is becoming popular today because it is easy to order and you can schedule a next day delivery in a matter of minutes. Apart from local florists, plant gifts are also available online. Using your phone, laptop, or computer, you can actually purchase magnificent plant gifts for any occasion.

Sympathy Plants and Plant Gifts Trigger Happy Emotions

There was a time when I was so pissed off at work that I decided to go out without leaving a note. I usually smoke outside the office when I'm stressed out but that time the issue was so intense that I wandered around the city alone. I had the feeling that something "negatively" big is on its way. The worst case scenario - my boss might fire me! Know what made me feel relaxed and made my brain function normally again? The ambiance of a serene and green park, where I could hear the water flowing from a small creek. It’s a man-made leisure park, with a nature theme. Though its not real, it actually chased away the anxiety I'm suffering from that very moment. The aftermath? I lost my work. But guess what? I found a really nice job. Less work, less stress and I'm paid to do the things I love to do. More importantly, I decided to grow a garden on my backyard.

15 June 2010

Title: Choosing Between Live Plants or Cut Flowers


Since plants and flowers have long been a part of our culture, we have adapted the tradition of giving flowers and plant gifts as recognition for an event or to show deep condolence by means of sympathy plants. Cut flowers and plants are also used as versatile gifts because of its variety of colors, types and sizes. As observed, there is always a flower or a plant gift perfect for weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, birthdays, romantic dates, etc. This simply shows the potential of flowers and plant gifts as appropriate presents for expressing sympathy during difficult moments and showing sentiments for various occasions and celebrations.

In general, there are two ways to send plants gifts for someone you cherish - a live plant or a cut flower arrangement. To choose between the two, there are some considerations that you should first determine. Know the answer to the following questions to pick which kind of plant gift will be best.

1. How well do I know the person?

2. How do I want to express my gift for a particular occasion? handing cut flowers or placing a plant somewhere inside the house?

3. Sympathy plants for instance, can be in the form of a big wreath by the casket or modest fern on a side table. With this said, is the family or person receiving the gift a plant lover?

4. How much do you want to spend to send plant gifts?

Whether you choose to buy plant gifts or sympathy plants the traditional way or prefer using the internet to process an order, you will usually find a wide selection of live plants and flower arrangements for all occasions  ranging in price depending on size, type, and season.

Funerals and death anniversaries are two important events which usually require us to send plants. Some of the best sympathy plants include peace lily, ivy or flowering plant such as the azalea, hydrangea, or African violet. While flower arrangements vary according to intimacy with the deceased, flower type, and budget.

Plants and cut flower arrangements have their own unique qualities and advantages as plant gifts or sympathy plants. You just have to know which of them will best suit the recipient for a particular occasion.

10 June 2010

Express Sentiments Easily by Sending Plants Online


Sending sympathy plants for funerals or plant gifts for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions has been practiced throughout history which turned out to be a tradition nowadays. Obviously, plant gifts are among the best expressions of sentiments and proved itself to be very valuable during various events. Aside from being used as sympathy gifts or as a unique present, we can also send plants even if there is no definite reason.  We can actually send plants as soon as someone come across our mind and feel the urge to give something out of thoughtfulness with a note saying, "Hey, you just crossed my mind. Just want to send you something for a hello. Take care always". But how can we do it if we are some place far from that person?

Even if you are in a place away from home, you can always send plants by using websites that offers sympathy plant deliveries. Sending plant gifts online is very easy and you don't need to be an expert using the internet to process a delivery. All you need is something that could let you access the internet such as smartphones, laptop, or your personal computer. You will also need an online purchasing account like Paypal or you can also use your credit card. Lastly, you will need the exact address of the recipient to make sure the sympathy plants or plant gifts will be accurately delivered. However, there are things you need to consider to send plants online.

The Website - The best websites where you can send plants online are those that have been in the industry for a significant number of years. Make sure that the website is associated with a reputable florist  and check if it provides a round the clock customer service to cater issues and complaint tickets. It is also important for gift plant website to have testimonials and positive feedbacks from real customers so other viewers and potential clients will be able to justify the services.

Quality - The uniqueness of a gift plant is the fact that is a gift that grows. Apart from its innate beauty and artistry, websites that offers sympathy plants should provide excellent presentation of it like plant arrangements, pots and containers and other useful add-ons to make the plants more attractive for a particular occasion. More importantly, the plants should be fresh, green and healthy coming out from the package.

The cost and delivery processing are also factors to look into but these will be easily countered by investing time for research. As a buyer, you must know how to choose wisely and stay away from sites that you think is not worthy to spend your money and time on.

07 June 2010

Exquisite Indoor Garden Decors


Plants are magnificent addition to beautify our home. Their unique characteristics as decors that grow could brighten your day and paint a smile on your face. Plants are little wonders that help relieve stress. They have this serenity that makes people happy, calm and optimistic. Plants also act as noise absorbers and promote natural healing for sick people specially those who are admitted in the hospital. As a whole, indoor plants can benefit us not only for their natural artistry but also for the many useful health benefits it can give.

If you have a large window in your room, imagine a bunch of healthy, colorful and dancing flowering plants greeting you every morning as you wake up. The simple but necessary task of taking care of indoor plants also helps us get some exercise, unwind and aids managing anxiety. If you are excited to have your plants sit right by the window, all you need are a few window boxes and some hanging baskets. These decorative planters are fabulous for flowers and fragrant herbs to grow and decorate your house this summer. Window boxes and hanging baskets come in different style, color and materials. Each type has its own pros and cons but more importantly buyers will be able to choose from a wide variety of window boxes and hanging baskets to compliment the color and look of their homes.

03 June 2010

Sending Sentiments from Afar


One of the most versatile gift ideas you can find in the internet today are plant gifts like Bonsai, Orchids, Campanula and Hibiscus. Their unique features and the fact that they are live plants, make them the most preferred  gifts to express sentiments during memorable occasions. They can also be used as sympathy plants funerals, or unique gifts for birthdays, baptisms, and weddings. Even just a simple gift plant bouquet can help work out a fight you've had with your sweetheart, relatives or friends.

Another thing that we will love about plant gifts is they can be long lasting presents. Since they are gifts that grow, they are usually given along with a great sentimental value between you and the recipient. They can signify life, hope, friendship and a strong bond between lovers and family members. More importantly, you can actually express love and care even though you are far away through gift plant delivery.

Gift Plants: A Unique Experience for Every Dad This Father's Day


When we were still young, we often thought that our Dad is the strongest person in the whole world. As kids, we often associate them with heroes like Superman or Captain America who chases away the villains, fight crime, and save the day from numerous alien attacks. We usually feel safe and secure when he is around. He is our mentor and everything he says sticks in our mind like glue and we always live our life following his foot steps. Our Dad is a person we can truly depend on and as Father's Day slowly closes in, it’s our responsibility to express how much we value their existence.

From what I’ve observed, Fathers are not really picky when it comes to presents. In fact, some of them rarely receive a “true gift”. What I mean is, a gift that really came from the heart. Something worth keeping for a long time as it purely show how much he means to the one who gave it to him. Today, most of us choose to give gadgets and other cool stuff we can find in shopping malls or in the internet. However, though these rad devices can be useful for our Dad's every day challenges but does it really show our love and care? Think about it, there are a lot of wonderful gifts we can give that show deep appreciation of all the hard work our fathers endure just to support his family. We need to constantly remind him how important he is to the family and to the people around him. To do this, it is important to choose the right Father's Day gift.

01 June 2010

Benefits of Ordering Plants Online


With today's technology, everything seems to be fast, easy and a click away with the help of internet. People nowadays can make a quick purchase using online merchant accounts on different shopping sites and have it delivered right at their doorsteps. Apart from browsing the internet to gather information, there are actually thousands of other things the internet could offer. One of the most popular things you can do using the internet is sending gifts to your loved ones even if you are miles away or if you sense that you can't make it to your friend's birthday, wedding, your niece's baptism or other occasions you can think of. Among the products that are becoming increasingly popular as gift ideas, are live plants.

Gift plants are very appealing to the eye because of its natural beauty and also for the fact that it can be a long lasting gift if taken care of properly. There are actually hundreds of gift plant shops that can be accessed through the internet. All you have to do is log in to their website, browse the products (usually by category like occasion, plant type and price), compare and pay for the gift plant of your choice. Usually, the best sites are those that offer gift plant delivery to customers. More sophisticated online gift plant sites even provide specific timed plant delivery perfect for surprises during anniversaries, birthdays or a romantic date.

18 May 2010

Plants Are Remarkable Gifts to Show Sympathy


According to studies plants are among the best gifts to show utmost sympathy when life seems to be unbearable. Sympathy plants in particular can give relief to a person or family who just experienced a tragedy or have lost a precious someone. It honors the deceased and gives comfort to the grieving. More importantly, it provides an effective way of diverting negative thoughts and sad emotions since the simple but essential task of caring for sympathy plants will remind you how beautiful life is and eventually help you move on. Sympathy plants usually come together with condolence flowers which are either delivered directly to homes or cemetery.

Listed below are some of the most popular plants which can be used as special gifts for funerals and other related events that need sympathy.

The Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium orchids, Kalanchoe, Campanula, and Gardenia are some of the most popular sympathy plants available in both local and online plant shops. These plants provide a refreshing and colorful bloom to thrive on homes and patios. Since orchids are uniquely beautiful, unlike any other blooming plant. Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium are hybrid orchids which don’t require much attention unlike other blooming plants. Unlike other sympathy plants that are routinely discarded after blooming, orchids can be enjoyed indefinitely when they are watered carefully and placed in indirect sunlight.

16 May 2010

Why Plants are Perfect Gifts for Birthdays


Birthday is one of those occasions where the strong emotional bond, warmth of heartfelt best wishes go beyond the barrier of language and sincere and cordial birthday wish always becomes successful in conveying with its true glory.Other than party celebration, good food, gifts, it is a day where all people are reunited and share all the cheerful memories. It is the day when the celebrator is in their most emotionally vulnerable state. It is the occasion when the prince and princess of the day will no longer think of negative feelings that is hindering their happiness.

For most people, the highlight of this day are the gifts that they receive. It is like a great pleasure when we receive gifts from our loved ones. From simple tokens to elegant gift stuff that we receive, it would still be perfect for you are receiving something special on your yearly anniversary as a person.

14 May 2010

Sympathy Plants: When Life Seems Unbearable


Sympathy plants are perfect gifts for any occasion to express our love and care. They bring comfort and hope to people who are facing tough situations, difficult times and personal problems. They make excellent presents for those who need uplifting and a solemn offering of condolences for a person or a family who is grieving. It can also be a thoughtful way to send your regards whenever you can't make it on dates, meetings and other meet ups. In many ways, a sympathy plant can be a suitable mood changer for people who are feeling alone, lost, and for those who need uplifting because of tragedies and other similar events occurring in their lives.

Unlike birthday gift plant packages that are usually prepared to have a lavish and decorative appearance, sympathy plants are more conserved and subdued to go with the thought of the recipient. Though there could be hundreds of plants in the market that can be used as gift plants, visiting your local florist and asking what kind of gift plant will be best for your situation might be a good idea. Picking the right plant for unhappy moments needs more attention rather than choosing gift plants for birthdays, reunions, and other traditional happy occasions. Having the right knowledge of what is right and what is not for sympathy plants will give you a clear understanding of what your gift will be.

13 May 2010

Gift Plants: The Perfect Present for Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving is the second most important family occasion in the United States aside from Christmas. During this special day every family gathers together and prepares the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. For Americans, its an occasion that unites everyone to set aside problems and misunderstandings. Its a day of love, peace and happiness.

During Thanksgiving everyone is busy shopping during the holiday rush. Every family is preparing food, drinks and setting the place where everyone gathers together and enjoy the occasion. Giving or exchanging gifts is always a part of Thanksgiving. One of the most interesting gifts are live plants which denotes life, hope and nature. There are actually shops that offer Thanksgiving plants specially made for the holiday and its actually becoming a good market for the consumers during the celebration.

Apart from local plant shops, Thanksgiving plants are also available online. For people who don't have the chance to buy Thanksgiving plants before the occasion, you can still grab one as long as you have internet access and an online purchasing account. Unlike traditional shops, ordering Thanksgiving plants could be more convenient since you can easily browse from the wide selection of gift plants available on the site. You can also pick which kind of vase and packaging you want your plant to come with. More importantly, you can set up a date of delivery prior to a special occasion like Thanksgiving, birthdays, weddings, reunions and other kinds of events.

Gift plants for Thanksgiving will surely be a priceless gift for your loved ones. The best thing about gift plants is if taken care of properly it will still be there until next year or even longer. It will remind us about the happy moments we shared on the previous years and it can be a great token of sentiment for years to come. There are different gift plants for Thanksgiving that can be purchased and one of those is Campanula. 

Campanula comes with a basket, bucket or a pot. It will definitely give a good impression on the top of the table surrounded by Thanksgiving treats. The price of Campanula may vary according to the packaging and add-ons but the the thing is, ordering online could save you a lot more than getting it from local flower or plant shops. 


Thanksgiving only comes once a year but it does give us the chance to spend a crazy day with friends, family and everyone around us.To make the holiday more memorable and special, sending gift plants is the perfect option. 


12 May 2010

Express Love and Sentiments By Ordering Plants Online


Gift plants are becoming increasingly popular today. Not only because of its uniqueness as a gift that grows but most people choose to give plants because of its special meaning – Life. Another reason is its versatility as a gift for any occasion, season, holidays, and gatherings or maybe because you just feel like giving something that is worthwhile. Above all, gift plants com cheap despite of its exquisite beauty and fragrance. It also offer accessibility right at the convenience of your home as the market for gift plants is available anytime, anywhere as long as you have internet access. Today, there are actually hundreds of sites that offer gift plants and accept delivery appointments through the internet. This is a privilege for the consumer market to make a quick purchase and set prior schedules for deliveries.

A quick search in the internet could give you a long list of sites where you can order plants online, however, which of these is the best? As a buyer you obviously want to make sure that you will get your money’s worth and avoid scam as much as possible. More importantly, how do order plants online work? For starters, I would suggest that you list down plants you would like to buy. Or if you don’t have an idea at the moment, sites that accepts order plants online has a category for their best sellers which I think is worth checking if you want to know what’s hot and what’s not. Also, before choosing a plant to buy, research which plants will actually grow in your location.


Though the process of ordering plants online offers convenience in the consumer’s end, many people have fears of ordering plants online. These fears are usually brought up by damaged merchandise, not receiving flowers on time and the incorrect flowers being sent. Having a trusted site where you can order plants online is a must, so it’s better to invest your time on research first. Read about customer feedbacks and take time to search for expert reviews about the company. Additionally, always consider the quality of the customer service and how quickly do they respond to the customer issues and other sales related problems. 

Order plants online is a unique experience and with the right company, you can send your love and other sentiments faster and cheaper than ordering from local flower shops.

11 May 2010

How Sympathy Plants Can Become Special Gifts


Plants are one of the most wonderful things ever created. It can turn a sad face into grins and smiles. It can give sparks of hope during difficult times  and could change an old and moldy place to have a refreshing and invigorating atmosphere that could heal even a wounded soul. Not many people see the positive things plants can do for us. But there are few who appreciate little wonders plants could create.

Sympathy plants are wonderful gifts for those who need love and care. It can also be a tool to remind us that life is beautiful. Sympathy plants can be used as a symbol of hope and a wonderful way to express our deepest friendship and a sincere present for our sweethearts. 

Sympathy Plants as Soul Healers

There could be a time in our lives when we're  vulnerable to anger and hatred. We could be devoured by mistakes and problems that we are blinded by negative thoughts. However, nature has always a way to remind us how beautiful life is and plants are considered as the best sympathy gift one could receive to get back on the right track. 

As a Parting Gift 

There are also times when people cannot bear losing a loved one. Sympathy plants would be the best gift of life we can offer for those who are in their grievances. Plants are essential to uplift the spirit of those who are facing tough challenges in their lives.

Some of the most popular sympathy plants today are the Phalaenopsis orchid, the Fragrant Gardenia and the  Kalanchoe. These plants are perfect for just any kind of occasions, holidays and gatherings. The pearly white flowers of Phalaenopsis brings happiness to every home and can shake away misfortune. The beauty of this plant can be more appreciated whenever its flower blooms. The aroma of the Fragrant Gardenia can make even the saddest person smile. Lastly, the Kalanchoe is an eye candy for its wonderful bunch of flowers.

There are some many thins that we want to give as gifts for people who are in an unbearable situation. Material things can surely make them smile but does not nurse a wounded heart. For us to show them that we love and care, sympathy plants would be the ideal gift that we can offer. For it is a symbol of life and hope.




A Long lasting Gift that Grows


Giving gift is our way of showing how important the person is for us. It can be simple or a special. But it does not really matter how expensive or cheap your gifts are, so long as you work your neck on it. How much you have invested on it is not a big deal, what really matters is on how well you remembered the person in such occasion or special event in their life.

There are different gifts that we can offer to the people we love but the thing that will surely stand out is a gift plant. Giving a gift plant definitely shows that we value life and that we treasure all the memories that we have had with the person we love. A plant is a symbol of never ending gift of friendship and companionship. It is an undying symbol of our love if very well taken care of.

Selecting a gift plant would be very difficult for us people knowing that there are millions of species of plants. But we can always check out plants that best describe the occasion. We can definitely check out plants online, in a flower shop and even at our backyard. It would depend on how we are going to use our resources to have a gift plant given to our loved ones.

Gift plants come in live and cut. Live plants are packaged in designer pots and buckets and cut plants can be given in designer plastics and jars. But there are pros and cons for live and cut plants. Live plants can be time consuming for we need to take care of it everyday of our lives but the best thing about it is the none expiration unlike cut plants, it sure does expire but can be disposed afterwards.

Showing our love to someone can be a form of a gift plant that does not fade or expire. It would be a treasured gift that cannot be replaced. People would surely decide on how well they want their gift plants be packaged but as the saying goes, “it is the thought that counts”. 

How Online Order Sites Make Giving Plants a Lot Easier


We people are aware that we can do a lot of things online like shopping. That is how techie people these days. From food, fashion, gadgets, you name it. I do not actually know why people risk their money to do online shopping. But then most of them enjoy what they had shopped.

There is this commodity that is unbelievably available in online shopping and that would be to order plants online. That is actually crazy but people really do order plants online and is checking every single provider available. But most flower shops are having cut flowers which are fine but the thing is, they expire. There are other flower shops cater on live plants, like, bonsais, shrubs and live flowering plants. Could you imagine all of these can be done online? Many people including me is actually thinking about how are they going to send all these flowers or live plants without ruining the form. Well, that is florist’s job. When we check the websites, they do have different presentations for every plant that is available. They also have plants for every occasion.

Some big time flower shops have customer service department, which is really magnificent, because a lot of customers do have questions on how well they can take care of the plant that they had ordered or purchased. They also have questions regarding the flowers that are available online. The best thing about this order plants online is, we do not need to personally go to the store and make transaction on there. Unlike the traditional way of purchasing a commodity, there would be a lot of errands and muscles to use. There are also risks about ordering plants online. Purchasing something that you have not checked personally would be risky.

Online shopping is not bad so long as we know where and what brands and shop we need to order from. I do not think every business would take risk on providing such a commodity different from what is showing on the pictures online. They will definitely have a lot of bashers if that is the case.