How to cultivate allium the ball-like flower – great ideas for your garden Allium is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants that includes hundreds of species, such as onions, garlic,…
How to cultivate allium the ball-like flower – great ideas for your garden Allium is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants that includes hundreds of species, such as onions, garlic,…
Sydney-based garden designer Peter Fudge has never been fazed by the fact that Australia is the driest continent in the world. For nearly 25 years, he has
How to cultivate allium the ball-like flower – great ideas for your garden Allium is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants that includes hundreds of species, such as onions, garlic,…
Kokedama is a centuries old form of Japanese garden art that has been gaining great popularity in the western world for its beauty. Kokedama means Moss Ball in Japanese, (Koke=Moss; Dama=Ball). It is also known as “Poor Man Bonsai”, or ” String Garden”. As the…
Easy DIY kokedama tutorial - Make a hanging string garden! Kokedama care is simple. If you want to know how to DIY a faux kokedama, this post covers that as well. Find out how to care for your kokedama and the best types of indoor plants for kokedama moss ball planters.
This Japanese form of garden art is a unique and beautiful way to display plants. Make your own kokedama with our simple how-to steps!
Kokedama is a centuries old form of Japanese garden art that has been gaining great popularity in the western world for its beauty. Kokedama means Moss Ball in Japanese, (Koke=Moss; Dama=Ball). It is also known as “Poor Man Bonsai”, or ” String Garden”. As the…
Mixed herbaceous border containing Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton', Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland', Nepeta, Buddleia and clipped Box balls, Town Place, late June.
Favourites: Wabikusa Somekind of hydrocotyle flowering. This is just so beautiful!
Hung by itself, a simple flower can create an amazing statement; while a garden filled with magically floating plants that are never before seen in the air, creates an otherworldly quality that wou…
♥This is a live Arranged Kokedama with peperomia and ivy that is potted in a proper mixture of soil and wrapped with moss to help in growth and plant life. The plant may not exactly shown on the picture but I always chose healthy plant for you. You can let me know if you like to see the picture before I sent you. This arrangement is little hard to keep it up. Make sure you have bright indirect spot and not give too much water. water when moss ball is getting drying up. When it is still moist, do not give water too much. ♥Size approx, 4 x 4 x 12.5 inch tall (It is growing, it may be taller than this, you can cut and arrange as you like.) The care instruction will be included in the package. ♥♥♥Give this special live art gift to special person. A lovely moss art installation which grow your relationship as the plant grow♥♥♥ ♥Kokedama creator enclose the wish every owner enjoy and maintain the peaceful mind and energy that this small forest spirit ball produces when she makes your kokedama. ♥Kokedama (Ko Kay Da Ma) is an arranged plant that grows from a ball of covered soil moss. Moss will keep moisture the soil and plant will be green and healthy. Great outcome from Indoor plants are *Purify Air -> Add Beauty -> Reduce Stress! ♥ If you like to add specific saucers or gift wrapping, please chose from below link. ****Please note! If you chose "with saucer", the saucer on the picture is not coming with it. It will come with simple saucer. **** http://bit.ly/kodamaforest_saucer ♥If you like to keep up with green moss, recommend to buy moss greener. http://bit.ly/kodamaforest_greener ♥General Care of Kokedama 1 ) Place it under the filtered sun. 2 ) Mist the leaves 3 ) Dip the moss ball into bowl of water 5~10 minutes when moss is start to dry. (Depending on the area and plant) or mist water often to the moss ball part to keep it moist but not soggy. ♥Please be careful not to leave the package hot or cold weather outside for long time. They are live plants. ♥After you receive your Kokedama package: Please be careful not to leave the package outside for long time, they are live plants. After you receive your kokedama package, please read the plant care instruction and follow them, some plant loves moist, some loves being dry out before water. Kokedama has been water enough to be healthy during the shipment. ♥Handling and shipping policy : Ship your order by USPS Priority Mail Class with a tracking ID. It is required for an overnight prep, pruning, trimming, and fertilizing to get it ready for a trip(delivery). If the plants was damaged during the shipment, please request for the refund within a day of arrival with the picture. In the hot/cold area/weather time: I recommend to purchase thermal pack to ensure the plants health during the shipment. Please add "Thermal package" from package section link in below. http://bit.ly/kodamaforest_heatpack It is your responsibility to track the shipment and open the package as soon as the package arrive. Tracking information will be sent automatic email from etsy when the package label was created. Please send me the picture within a day if the plant was damaged. I can not accept the claim to be refund after 3-4 days later of shipment for the reason that you may be overwatered or placed in unpleasant location for plants. There is no calendar date to treat plants (i.e. how often should watered), general care is enclosed in the package however each environment/climate is different that plants need to be adjusted with your climate. Thank you for your understanding, it is all for you and Kokedama's happiness:) Kokedama Maker : Kanako Yamada Please understand that we can’t accept for refund/complaint for damaged plants due to the cold/hot weather. Please purchase the heatpack/thermal protection if your area will be affected by temperature for your plants.
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If you want a different sort of garden indoor garden, then you need to take a look at these DIY kokedama (hanging moss ball planters)!
A shrub or bush is a small to medium-sized woody plant. Here are some ideas to use them for gorgeous landscaping projects.
Kokedama (Japanese moss balls), are a bonsai variety that can be suspended, displayed in a dish, or used in terrariums! It's perfect for small spaces.
Japanese moss balls are an art form that’s easy and cheap to make, but there are a few secrets to their success. Words: Jane Wrigglesworth WHAT YOU NEED - A plant - Soil - Moss - Heavy duty twine - Gloves - A bucket - Scissors - A mesh bag (optional) - Water in a spray bottle You may not be familiar with the name, but you’ve probably seen these green, living balls gracing our shops. Kokedama is an ancient form of Japanese garden art that’s taking the world by storm. Garden centres have taken to demonstrating the technique, and
In my last post, we finished off at the entrance to the one sunny pocket in the backyard garden. Let's head under the arbor and look around. Before we move away to explore the rest of the garden, I wanted to show you this pretty, little Japanese birdbath. I also want to point out the interesting way the gardener has managed to combine rock of different scales both in this bright, sunny corner and in other areas of the garden. On the left, she has created a dry stream bed using river rock with a flagstone edging. On the right, she has mixed flagstone with pea gravel to create a path. Pea gravel has a nice crunch under foot, but flagstone is easier to walk on. Assorted groundcovers soften and blend the edges of the path into the rest of the plantings. And speaking of groundcovers...I like Creeping Jenny, but I always stress over its aggressive spread. This gardener obviously does not share my worry, because as you will notice, she has it planted throughout the garden. It does make an interesting textural matt under this Japanese Maple doesn't it? She had this Black Bamboo, Phyllostachys nigra planted in a partially buried pot (initially slow to spread, but be warned, it can also be invasive). I love the skirt of ornamental grass that hides the pot. Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Moving to the left, we enter an area of half-shade with dappled sunlight. Among the flowering plants and shrubs are pink Astilbe and a number of hydrangeas. As you can imagine, she waters both frequently! In terms of foliage plants, the homeowner has planted a variety of hosta, heuchera and variegated Jacob's Ladder (see lower right corner two photos back). There are also Ostrich Ferns toward the back of this flowerbed. In the far corner of the garden, there are a number of mature trees and full shade conditions. Added to the combination of hosta and heuchera, there is a Japanese Painted Fern, Athyrium niponicum var. pictum on the left. I am going to make a wild guess that the perennial on the right is a Heuchera,'Southern Comfort'. Always pretty for shade: Siberian Bugloss, Brunnera macrophylla, 'Jack Frost' I thought this was a fun idea. Hanging from the tree branches are several birdcages with plant pots inside. No room for a full-sized pond? Check this out! This pond was no bigger than a bucket. I messed up this shot a little and missed the last word expressed in the sentiment on the little pebbles in the foreground. The rocks say, "Hello, have a nice day!" I pass that sentiment on to you.
How to make Kokedama or moss balls to create a hanging string garden. This fun garden craft can me made in under an hour.
We have been doing lots of indoor growing recently and planted some beans at the same time that we grew our cress letters last month. This is a really easy, visual way to teach children about root systems and is something I used to do with my school children each Spring time. Plus it’s very exciting to...Read More »
Source: Uploaded by user via Debra on Pinterest In the continuation of our series, I want to guide you on honing in on your homes architectural elements and what plants and garden style will be compatible. Let's keep it easy and examine the same six plants for each. Our styles will be "Cottage/informal", Semi-formal, and Formal The six plants will be, Boxwood, Hydrangeas, Roses, a Crab Apple Tree, Lavender, and Ornamental Grasses. OK, onto the first house........... Source: houseofturquoise.com via Debra on Pinterest Cottage Style In this case study is a shingle styled home, think beach, cottage, Cape Cod, a bungalow........very informal. So using our six plants here, let's begin with boxwood; No rows here but placed sporadically, they offer a sense of continuity without demanding attention. And importantly they offer winter interest. Have to honestly say one of my top favorite plants Can't you just see it, spilling mounds, collected together for the perfect cottage scene. Source: smallrooms.tumblr.com via Debra on Pinterest Roses, climbing, entwining, intermingling. When I was studying in England I loved the concept of two vines are better than one. You would see a glorious climber like this one above clambering towards the sun while in a deep passionate "hug" with a morning glory vine.......can't you just picture that? Ornamental Crabs or fruit bearing apple trees would be best as 'one with the garden' with a mosaic inspired plant cluster at it's feet Source: ih2.redbubble.net via Debra on Pinterest Does it get any better than this? What better garden than a cottage garden? The sun, the fragrance, the sound of bumble bees (they will never hurt you unless you attack) The textural contrast of ornamental grasses is again intermingled as are most plants in an informal garden creating little exclamation points of interest Source: skirtsandcowgirlboots.blogspot.com via Debra on Pinterest Semi-Formal This is a style that is compatible with almost any architecture. It's the middle of the road, the perfect blend of formal and informal. Let's study the use of our six plants within this framework. Our chosen house is a classic American farmhouse with an asymmetrical design Source: deborahsilver.com via Debra on Pinterest The boxwood here has become a more prominent player containing the riotous color and free-flowering nature of the perennials This layout has a touch of formality however the loose structure of the hydrangeas again relaxes the structured layout of the boxwood Roses, framing a door but look again at it's partner, yes boxwood. This composition is the classic middle of the road style. TIP: Want to surround your door or window in roses without a trellis? Easy, put globs of clear bathroom silicone caulk just where you want the stem. While wet, insert a garden twisty tie encasing it entirely in the caulk, allow to dry, repeat every 12". When thoroughly dry add your stalk, twist and go to the next one.Want to remove the caulk ever? Again easy, slip a screw driver under it and pop them off. Source: lh3.ggpht.com via Debra on Pinterest Diminutive crab apples, a favorite is 'Lollipop'. This placement can be formal which is expected in this style, but to a degree. The looseness of the hydrangeas tones down the symmetry Source: splendidsass.blogspot.com via Debra on Pinterest A free formed plant such as the lavender above can single-handedly pull together the desired style when planted in a straight line Source: garden-artistry.tumblr.com via Debra on Pinterest Can you see it here? Where is the formality? In the strong rectangle of ornamental grasses which is inherently informal but teamed with the giant allium......Viola! Formal And in this case French architecture. To me, there are two types of French homes; the formal as above and the French country rustic, which could go with any of the styled gardens previously mentioned. This could also be an English home, Tudor, Greek Revival, ............ Source: blog.theenduringgardener.com via Debra on Pinterest This is what we think of as formal boxwood; severely pruned into a pattern, and here lining the walkway with a boxwood sentinel flanking the entrances Trees in a topiary form is pure formal. How is this for the use of Hydrangea?! Ahhhhh, yes! Are we in Versailles? This is a la Claude Monet, the alee of roses on multiple trellis forms creating the long view of lusciousness! The supporting cast of boxwood and a pea gravel path, define the style. Source: google.com via Debra on Pinterest The perfect crab or fruit bearing apple is the 'espalier', (s pal yeah) creates a living fence, a tight formation of simple and elegant manipulation Remember the haphazard layout of the lavender in the cottage style? This is anything but. Patterned gardens are particularly lovely viewed from above. Source: brabournefarm.blogspot.com via Debra on Pinterest Did you ever think there was such a beautiful way to formalize ornamental grasses? This is the best example I have ever seen So to recap, hone in on the architecture and the complimentary landscape style. And "see" your chosen plants in a form that fits in with your scheme. Did this help you? Do you feel better informed when visiting the garden center? Any questions? Yes I used to teach landscape design and am used to asking at the end, "any questions?" But I am serious, ask away! Next in the series: choosing the "floor" of the garden. Wishing everyone a lovely weekend and as always, thank you for visiting! xo Debra
This offbeat but ancient gardening technique remains a novel way to show off your plants.
Dziś w temacie ,,Jak to jest zrobione ? '' Temat trochę nie na czasie...Zostałam jednak o to poproszona, ponaglona... ;) Dlatego proszę...szczegóły techniczne ''Kąpieliska pod hortensją'' Zdjęć z poszczególnych etapów pracy niestety brak ponieważ wtedy takich rzeczy nie fotografowałam. Mam tylko plany ogólne z postępów prac. Przedstawiam jednak dla porównania parę fotek tego miejsca sprzed 5 lat i tegorocznych. Do wykonania tego typu oczka potrzebujemy: 1. Łopata 2. Taczka 3. Piasek 4. Geomembrana EPDM czyli czarna folia. 5. Żwir 6. Wąż ogrodowy 7. Facet do wykopania dołu w kształcie przez nas wymyślonym. Kopałam te doły sama, więc jeśli macie kobitki trochę krzepy to pkt.7 można pominąć ;) Zyskacie na pewno na czasie ;) Wężem ogrodowym wyznaczacie sobie swój kształt. W moim przypadku jeden prawie okrągły, drugi w kształcie łezki. Głębokość dołu niewielka jakieś 30 cm. Brzegi oczka łagodnie wyprofilowane, nie można zrobić stromych brzegów bo żwir będzie się osypywać. Po wykopaniu dołków, usuwamy nierówności, kamyki, patyki, korzenie. Wysypałam sobie na dno i boki trochę piasku około 5 cm, by mieć pewność, że po czasie żaden kamień, czy jakiś korzeń nie wysunie się z ziemi i nie przebije mi folii. Następnie przykładamy folię i docinamy. EPDM jest wyjątkowo plastyczny i w miarę łatwo daje się układać. Zwykłej folii nie polecam bo jest zbyt sztywna i trzeba wtedy użyć więcej żwiru by przysypać zakładki, które powstają przy wykładaniu dna. Potem zasypujemy żwirem, tak by nie było widać czarnej membrany, jakieś 5cm do 8cm. U mnie frakcja żwiru od 6mm do 30mm. Żwir należy wcześniej wypłukać. Jeśli ktoś tego nie zrobi to musi potem wypompować pierwszą wodę by uzyskać czystą. Sprzątamy narzędzia. Następnie robimy sobie kawę i serwujemy pyszne ciacho w nagrodę. Cieszymy się :) Wkrótce wieść gminna rozniesie się i będziecie mieć skrzydlatych gości ;). A jeszcze jedno...spodziewamy się bólu kręgosłupa ;) Mój rysunek...może łatwiej zobrazuje powyższe słowa...;) Na wstępie napisałam, że temat trochę nie na czasie ponieważ nie ma sensu robić tego jesienią. Lepiej te prace wykonać sobie z wiosny gdyż po zimie zawsze oczko trzeba oczyścić, wypompować brudną wodę.Jeśli zrobimy sobie takie ''kałuże'' początkiem sezonu to mijamy jedno zimowe sprzątanie ;) A teraz porównanie '' BYŁO...JEST...'' 2010 2015 2010 2010 2015 Nie mam żadnej pompy i żadnych roślin. Nie mam też komarów ;) Czystość wody utrzymujemy naturalnie. Gdy brudna, trzeba wymienić... Czasem posiłkujemy się chemią basenową. Kupujemy takie krążki basenowe, ale umieszczamy je tymczasowo. Na dwa,trzy dni i wyciągamy. Za jakiś czas znowu... Ptaki brudzą mocno wodę. W tym sezonie wizyty były częste, a kąpiele wzmożone dlatego zmienialiśmy wodę 3 razy. Nie są to jednak ogromne koszty bo wody nie jest tam tak dużo. Brudną wykorzystuję do podlewania. Kałuże umieszczone są w cieniu. To jest warunek !!! Jeśli będą w słońcu, glony opanują oczko i bez pompy się nie obejdzie. U mnie słońce zagląda do kałuż tylko rankiem... Październik kąpie nas w słońcu ;) Ciepłego tygodnia życzę... Anna
I finally admitted something to myself this weekend. via I had given myself a long list of yard work that needs to get done and I did exactly 20 minutes of it before deciding that the pool was a better idea. via It was at that time that I finally admitted to myself that I hate yard work. Now I know you are thinking, "duh, big revelation. Everyone hates to weed and lay mulch and cut the grass." But I'm not talking about the basics. I have grown to hate planting things, even going to the nursery is no longer fun. via The irony of all of this is that I swoon over beautiful landscaping. The smell of mulch puts me over the moon with excitement. I love taking drives in the summer to look at everyone's beautiful yards. And when I travel, the different plants and vegetation are things I comment on so much it starts to drive my family crazy. via I just don't want to do any of the work. When we first moved into our house, I loved working in the yard, then I tolerated it and now I avoid it at all costs. I want a beautiful yard, I really do. I just don't want any part in creating it. I'd rather be at the pool. So this is the summer I think I'll finally admit that I want no part in improving my yard. I will wait for the landscaping fairy to wave her magic wand on my yard and in the meantime, I will do my best to maintain what I've got. How about you? Do you love working in the yard? Have you ever had something that you loved to look at but dreaded to actually do once you realized what is involved? Any chance there really is a landscaping fairy?
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Painting a garden fence using paint or stain. Dark, light or untreated fences in a garden plus tips for painting to get a good finish
