Posted by: olie in spring, nature, garden, flowers on
Feb 24, 2010
We miss spring so much! To make it closer and closer we have decided to show a few pictures of flowers and things that we miss in this season the most.
[photo by: Mendhak]
[photo by: SuperFantastic]
Posted by: olie in garden design, garden, flowers, avatar on
Jan 29, 2010
"Avatar” is at everyone's mouth right now - everyone want to see it, especially after winning the Golden Globe Award. And one thing is for sure – cinema industry won't ever be the same. 3D technique and realistic special effects, created by a team of experts in various specialities, tricked your eyes and brain so much that you have started to believe in faraway land called Pandora.
After watching the movie some of us may even start to regret that our garden isn't more unique, remarkable and extraterrestrial. But it is not a problem anymore. Winter is a wonderful time to plan changes and improvements of our own small space. Let's make our garden this time like from “Avatar”!
Where to start? Original garden can start from ordinary plants but in strange colours – good example is blue, frost-proof eucalyptus gunni, but it's not the only possibility. Just take a look.
Most poisonous plants from your garden - beautiful but might kill. Some plants in our garden are really beautiful and look good as an ornament. But sometimes we don't even know what impact do they have on our health when being eaten
Check the list below and find out which plants can be really dangerous - especially for you children.
Lily of the Valley
All parts of this plant are toxic
Causes: diarrhoea, liquid laugh, skin problems, ventricular fibrillation, sometimes deadly for children
Dahlia - a genus of bushy, tuberous, perennial plants native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. There are at least 36 species of dahlia. Some species are commonly grown as garden plants. The Aztecs gathered and cultivated the dahlia for food, ceremony, as well as decorative purposes and the long woody stem of one variety was used for small pipes.
During summer miscellaneous kinds of garden parties and barbecues are very popular. But without a relevant arrangements it can be a terrible disaster instead of a great pleasure for everyone. So read our tips to make the garden party unforgettable. 
A few easy and useful tips will help you make unforgettable and enjoyable party and make you a best garden party planner in the world!
1. When sending invitation, add a latest photo or a dried flowers from your garden in the envelope. It's a wonderful way to show your guests how lovely it might be in your garden right now and that it is really worth visiting it.
2. Prepare garden for celebration – day or two before the party cut the grass and take away hay because some visitors might be allergic. Also hide garden tools, hoses, rake etc.
3. Try to place table with food and drinks as close to kitchen as it is possible. If you do so you won't need as much energy for carrying dishes you have prepared.
4. Set up an alternative program and think about alternative place (probably your house) in case of rain. Maybe you won`t need it, but don't let the weather destroy your party - even if the garden party will move to your house.
5. Use perfume candles – they will not only spread a wonderful aroma in the garden but also keep insects away from food and guests.
6. When decorating tables you should use colours of your garden plants, flowers. It'll make your decoration consistent and harmonious. You garden will be even more beautiful.
7. During garden party take a lot of pictures – plants and open areas help taking a good shots, which are ideal for a memorial gifts. You can also make a small fresh flower bouquets using plants from garden and give one to each of your visitors.
And final conclusion – enjoy this time.
Posted by: olie in plants, growing, garden, flowers on
Jun 29, 2009
If you're a homeowner, you probably can't resist having your own garden where children can play and you can sit back and unwind. A garden is one place where we feel we are one with Nature and enjoy the small pleasures of life. But without potted plants and flowers, a home garden is incomplete. If you need to find inspiration on what kinds of plans will look good, look at your neighbors' gardens and take note of what varieties of plants are being planted. That’ll give you an idea of what grows in your area.
Posted by: Alice in rustic, gardening, garden, flowers on
Apr 1, 2009
A person that has just started their adventure with gardening and garden decor, and is about to arrange the garden by theirself might not be so enthusiastic at first. Many people ask friends and family for advice, read books, articles and magazines about garden decorating. But many are forgetting that it's their own garden and it should be designed for their own needs.
Winter is quite a rough time - for us and for our garden plants. It's cold and we aren’t in the mood for anything. Our plants are feeling bad too. How to make them feel good? Which plants are more likely to survive at this time of the year?
Posted by: olie in garden gardening, flowers, flower on
Feb 5, 2009
If you're planning to start a flower garden, you might be a little stumped when it comes to choosing flowers. Although there's no such thing as a bad choice of flowers, there are some choices that can take your garden from okay to simply magnificent. Consider these simple tips when you're trying to choose which beautiful blooms you want for your garden.
Posted by: olie in weird, plants, flowers, extraordinary on
Jan 20, 2009
Take a look at this selection of unusual plants and flowers. Not all of them can be planted in the garden, but all of these flowers will remind you the spring time. Some flowers look very unusual and some are just beautiful and worth seeing and talking about!
Passion Flower (Passiflora)
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