Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Outdoor Privacy Screens For Your Home And Commercial Space


There are always things that we can share publicly to our neighbors or even to a passerby, but there are a lot of things that we wanted to keep privately among ourselves or to our family. Especially when there are special occasions at home and you don't want to be disturbed by others peeking or looking while passing in front of your house. We used to have tall trees that could somehow block the view of our house, but due to the heavy rains we had to remove these tall trees and replace them with flowers and bushes. Our balcony now can be seen even from afar and that totally bothers us. So we find ways in which we can some how add a little privacy to our space.


One of our close friend introduced to us the balcony privacy screen, which they have been using for years now. Not only that it blocks out undesirable views, it is also a lovely, green alternative. It is very good fro residential and can also be used in commercial applications. These outdoor privacy screen is in the form of a lifelike artificial privacy hedge. It only means that maintenance is of no issue at all. Infuse a lifelike vibe to your home or front yard or any commercial space without the hassle of live plant care, and simultaneously overcome design challenges such as too-close neighbors or unsightly infrastructure that borders your property. I think that the outdoor privacy screen is the one that we need for our home. We could now, free our outdoor oasis from unwanted obstruction by using these privacy screens as a shield.


Whoever invented these outdoor privacy screen is a total genius. It creates a peaceful enclosure that blocks out distractions and you can definitely optimize the beauty of your space while simultaneously upping patio or balcony privacy. We are just waiting for the privacy screens to arrive and good thing they do have free installations. Now, we can have a peace of mind staying at home.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

The Truth About Natural And Artificial Plants


Natural plants and trees are what we also need in order to survive. They are also part of the environment that we live in. Without these plants and trees, the oxygen will not be enough for our consumption. It's all thanks to these plants as well as trees that we are able to breathe a cleaner fresh air. But the one disadvantage of having plants and trees at home or any public places is the day to day maintenance. You have to be sure that these plants gets watered regularly or it also depends on their water requirement. Also, you have to make sure that they get enough sunlight, because it is where they get energy during photosynthesis to produce plant food. It becomes a tiring process and needs most of your time and efforts.


In a more practical way, home and business owners would rather choose to have artificial plants instead of the real ones. Yes, there are also disadvantages, but it is a great way to save money and doesn't require much of your time. One example of an artificial plant is the raspberry garland, which can give you the opportunity to ad realistic garland to your home or business without requiring any maintenance. These artificial raspberry garland are popular among interior designers and home owners aesthetically speaking. They easily add life and texture to a dull and plain looking room. You could hang them from shelves, wrap around posts and columns or your could add them to an arrangement of other artificial plants and flowers.


Natural and artificial plants are both beneficial to us humans in so many ways. We should always know how to take care and preserve the beauty of these natural plants because it is part of the world that we are living in. On the other hand, artificial plants are just replacements of these natural ones but we also have to give importance to them because of the practical beauty they give to the world.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Thinking Out Of the Box

 

Recycling waste and other materials is usually being ignored by most household. The reason behind maybe it's because it will take a lot of effort and time. But recycling is actually one way of saving our environment in having too much wastage. At home, we would usually find things and other materials to be recycled rather than to be thrown away. I could still recall the first time that I was able to recycle a material. It was a one fine Saturday morning, while I was sipping a cup of coffee in our patio. I was thinking of other things to do after maintaining the garden. So I went to the basement to check stuffs that we do not use anymore. I wanted to make something out of any used or old materials that we have. Then I saw these old watering can that we hid a couple of months ago because we already installed a watering system in the garden.


Then, I immediately took it out and had the idea to make it as a planter. I checked videos and other blogs to help me in making my first ever watering can turned into a planter.  After finishing with the cutting and adding decors to the watering can, I first thought of putting a natural floral arrangement. but, I wanted to display my work indoors, so I used the country delight orange peony arrangement which I bought at a silk flower shop. The flower arrangement is composed of peony and ranunculus. It is a great mix of pink, white and orange flowers, making it perfect for any occasion or season. So, I could definitely use these flower arrangement all year long without any worries. I am very happy on how my work has turned out to be. Both my husband and son were very proud of what I did. So, we have decided as a family to recycle waste and other materials instead of just throwing them out.


Always remember that we have the freedom to choose whether we prefer to save and recycle or simply throw and ignore stuffs that we do not need anymore. But also try to think about the after effects of our actions. Let us try to make something out of our waste materials. In the past, waste was viewed as disposable, but today, it is increasingly recognized as a resource.