Thursday, July 31, 2008

GO GREEN...at your balcony

1. PLANTS - It is better to buy small or taller plants due to space constraints that don't take much space like bonsai, foliage, cactus and evergreens. Spider plants are also suitable as they are ideal for hanging baskets on the railing or on the wall.

2. POTS - Ceramic planters are various designs which can create a colour theme for your balcony. A saucer can be placed at the bottom of the pots to avoid water spillage.

3. PLANT DECORATION - Taller plants must always be placed at the back, behind the smaller plants so that all plants are visible for view. Decorating the plants according to same colour and size may give a greater impact.

4. WATER - Plants must be watered regularly so that the plants are not wilting. This is because the moisture in plants tend to dry up quickly at a higher level.

5. SUNSHINE - Plants must also be arranged properly so that they will get sufficient sunlight for growth. So, taller plants must be placed behind the smaller plants.


( Source : CLEO, by Ain Ruzanna Farid)



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