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.