The Importance of Fertilization with Potted Plants

If you are relatively new to owning a potted plant, it is important to know that your plant will require regular fertilization. Fertilizer provides nutrients that younger plants (including most potted plants) need to thrive. Another reason for the need for more fertilizer is that the soil in pots does not get revitalized naturally the way soil in nature does. Do not let this fact scare you away from potted plants, however: fertilization can actually be quite easy. The most common way to fertilize your plant is to buy packages of fertilizer in your local garden store. Please follow the directions, as each fertilizer can be different. One type of fertilizer you may want to consider is a type that dissolves in water before you add that water to your plant. This is a great solution because it allows you to take care of two steps in one in regards to caring for your plant.

Silk Plants versus Real Plants

A decision to make as you decorate your home is whether you want to use silk plants and flowers or real ones. There are some great pros and cons to each option. When considering real plants, you want to make sure that the plant can get sunlight and water. Real plants naturally attract insects, which could be a problem where you are living. An advantage to live plants is the green thumb you develop as you care for them and watch them grow. If you are planning to change your greenery based on the seasons, if you like to move furniture and decorations around a lot, or if you yourself may be moving at some point, you will find it easy to store and move silk plants. The biggest factor to look at is how �life-like� it appears. Many silk plants and flowers are rendered so perfectly that observers cannot tell their authenticity without touching them. The �clearly fake� look can be quite unattractive.

History of Topiaries

Creating topiary plants has to do with cutting and shaping plants into certain designs. Most often the plants used for topiary purposes are extremely dense. There is almost no end to what can be created: people and animals, geometric shapes, and detailed landscapes and mazes are all common choices. Many people who love topiaries but do not have a place to display a 20-foot shrub choose to decorate their houses with much smaller silk topiaries. Silk topiaries are most often found in offices or churches. Frequently, these topiaries involve a spiral design, which is small and easily displayed but still beautiful.